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[Insulin-phospholipid interactions. A study in monolayers by measuring surface potential].

C Weingarten1, A Baszkin, F Puisieux

  • 1Physico-Chimie des Surfaces et Innovation en Pharmacotechnie, U.R.A.-C.N.R.S., Université Paris-Sud.

Comptes Rendus De L'Academie Des Sciences. Serie III, Sciences De La Vie
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Insulin penetration into dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) monolayers is blocked above a specific lipid density. Interactions are enhanced by stearylamine, cholesteryl betainate, and cholesterol, revealing adsorption and penetration mechanisms.

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Area of Science:

  • Biophysics
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Biochemistry

Context:

  • Investigating molecular interactions at interfaces is crucial for understanding biological processes.
  • Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) is a key component of lung surfactant.
  • Insulin's interaction with lipid membranes is relevant for drug delivery and metabolic studies.

Purpose:

  • To quantify insulin's interaction with dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) monolayers.
  • To determine the effect of lipid surface density on insulin penetration.
  • To assess the influence of additional lipid components on insulin-DPPC interactions.

Summary:

  • Surface potential measurements revealed a threshold surface density (7.5 x 10^13 molecules/cm^2) of DPPC above which insulin penetration is inhibited.

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  • Insulin interaction with DPPC monolayers was enhanced by the presence of stearylamine, cholesteryl betainate, and cholesterol, in decreasing order.
  • The study identified two distinct types of phospholipid-insulin interactions: adsorption and penetration.

    • Impact:

    • Provides fundamental insights into the biophysical mechanisms governing insulin-lipid interactions.
    • Informs the design of insulin delivery systems and strategies for managing lipid-related disorders.
    • Contributes to the understanding of molecular behavior at the air-water interface.