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Published on: March 21, 2014
[Morpho-functional state of biomembranes after treatment with alkyl derivatives of 2,4-dinitrophenol]
Abstract:
The morphofunctional state of the rat liver biomembranes is studied under conditions of the peroral effect of alkyl dinitrophenols: dinitroorthocresole and secondary 2,4-dinitro-6-butylphenol. It is established that free radicals and products of peroxide lipid oxidation (diene conjugates, hydroperoxides, final products reacting with 2-thiobarbituric acid) are very important for realization of the membrane-tropic action of the above compounds. Possible mechanisms of development of the membrane-damaging action of these xenobiotics and their effect on the state of the mitochondrial respiratory chain are discussed. The membrane-tropic effect of alkyl dinitrophenols is confirmed by the results of electron-microscopic studies.
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