[Free radical migration in long-chain hydrocarbons as an electron (ion) transfer mechanism in membrane systems]

Free radical (ion radical) migration in the long-chain fatty acid residue of the membrane lipids is discussed. On the basis of this phenomenon the inhibition mechanism of lipid oxidation by the long-chain containing antioxidant is proposed. The mechanism of electron (ion) transfer in artificial and biological membranes is considered to proceed through the charge transfer complex stage.