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Conformational changes of the phosphatidylcholine headgroup due to membrane dehydration : A 2H-NMR study

Bechinger, B. and Seelig, J.. (1991) Conformational changes of the phosphatidylcholine headgroup due to membrane dehydration : A 2H-NMR study. Chemistry and physics of lipids, Vol. 58, H. 1-2. pp. 1-5.

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Abstract

The influence of hydration on the orientation of the phosphocholine dipole in bilayer membranes was studied with nuclear magnetic resonance. The phosphocholine headgroup of 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (POPC) was deuterated at the two methylene segments. Phosphorus-31 and deuterium nuclear magnetic resonance measurements were made as a function of hydration in the range of 10-70 wt.% H2O revealing a distinct change in the alignment of the phosphocholine headgroup. With decreasing hydration the N+ end of the phosphocholine head group dipole moves closer to the hydrocarbon layer. The conformational change induced by the loss of water molecules at the membrane surface is qualitatively similar to that observed upon addition of polyhydroxyl compounds.
Faculties and Departments:05 Faculty of Science > Departement Biozentrum > Former Organization Units Biozentrum > Biophysical Chemistry (Seelig J)
UniBasel Contributors:Seelig, Joachim
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Elsevier Science
ISSN:0009-3084
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
Last Modified:22 Mar 2012 14:23
Deposited On:22 Mar 2012 13:32

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