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Interaction of fusogen substances with the erythrocyte membrane. 1984

L Pratsch, and A Herrmann, and K Arnold

The influence of the fusogen substances poly-(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and linoleic acid on the dynamics and structure of the erythrocyte membrane was studied. Linoleic acid disturbs the lipid matrix and nonlamellar structures were formed. PEG affects the stability of membranes by changing the polarity of the aqueous medium and the hydration state of membrane lipids and proteins.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008041	Linoleic Acids	Eighteen-carbon essential fatty acids that contain two double bonds.	Acids, Linoleic
D008563	Membrane Lipids	Lipids, predominantly phospholipids, cholesterol and small amounts of glycolipids found in membranes including cellular and intracellular membranes. These lipids may be arranged in bilayers in the membranes with integral proteins between the layers and peripheral proteins attached to the outside. Membrane lipids are required for active transport, several enzymatic activities and membrane formation.	Cell Membrane Lipid,Cell Membrane Lipids,Membrane Lipid,Lipid, Cell Membrane,Lipid, Membrane,Lipids, Cell Membrane,Lipids, Membrane,Membrane Lipid, Cell,Membrane Lipids, Cell
D011092	Polyethylene Glycols	Polymers of ETHYLENE OXIDE and water, and their ethers. They vary in consistency from liquid to solid depending on the molecular weight indicated by a number following the name. They are used as SURFACTANTS, dispersing agents, solvents, ointment and suppository bases, vehicles, and tablet excipients. Some specific groups are NONOXYNOLS, OCTOXYNOLS, and POLOXAMERS.	Macrogols,Polyoxyethylenes,Carbowax,Macrogol,Polyethylene Glycol,Polyethylene Oxide,Polyethyleneoxide,Polyglycol,Glycol, Polyethylene,Glycols, Polyethylene,Oxide, Polyethylene,Oxides, Polyethylene,Polyethylene Oxides,Polyethyleneoxides,Polyglycols,Polyoxyethylene
D002459	Cell Fusion	Fusion of somatic cells in vitro or in vivo, which results in somatic cell hybridization.	Cell Fusions,Fusion, Cell,Fusions, Cell
D004910	Erythrocyte Membrane	The semi-permeable outer structure of a red blood cell. It is known as a red cell 'ghost' after HEMOLYSIS.	Erythrocyte Ghost,Red Cell Cytoskeleton,Red Cell Ghost,Erythrocyte Cytoskeleton,Cytoskeleton, Erythrocyte,Cytoskeleton, Red Cell,Erythrocyte Cytoskeletons,Erythrocyte Ghosts,Erythrocyte Membranes,Ghost, Erythrocyte,Ghost, Red Cell,Membrane, Erythrocyte,Red Cell Cytoskeletons,Red Cell Ghosts
D005453	Fluorescence	The property of emitting radiation while being irradiated. The radiation emitted is usually of longer wavelength than that incident or absorbed, e.g., a substance can be irradiated with invisible radiation and emit visible light. X-ray fluorescence is used in diagnosis.
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D019787	Linoleic Acid	A doubly unsaturated fatty acid, occurring widely in plant glycosides. It is an essential fatty acid in mammalian nutrition and is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes. (From Stedman, 26th ed)	9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid,Linoleate,9-trans,12-trans-Octadecadienoic Acid,Linoelaidic Acid,Linoelaidic Acid, (E,Z)-Isomer,Linoleic Acid, (E,E)-Isomer,Linoleic Acid, (Z,E)-Isomer,Linoleic Acid, (Z,Z)-Isomer,Linoleic Acid, (Z,Z)-Isomer, 14C-Labeled,Linoleic Acid, Ammonium Salt, (Z,Z)-Isomer,Linoleic Acid, Calcium Salt, (Z,Z)-Isomer,Linoleic Acid, Potassium Salt, (Z,Z)-Isomer,Linoleic Acid, Sodium Salt, (E,E)-Isomer,Linoleic Acid, Sodium Salt, (Z,Z)-Isomer,Linolelaidic Acid,cis,cis-9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid,trans,trans-9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid,9 trans,12 trans Octadecadienoic Acid,9,12 Octadecadienoic Acid,Acid, 9,12-Octadecadienoic
D066298	In Vitro Techniques	Methods to study reactions or processes taking place in an artificial environment outside the living organism.	In Vitro Test,In Vitro Testing,In Vitro Tests,In Vitro as Topic,In Vitro,In Vitro Technique,In Vitro Testings,Technique, In Vitro,Techniques, In Vitro,Test, In Vitro,Testing, In Vitro,Testings, In Vitro,Tests, In Vitro,Vitro Testing, In