Abstract
The structural phase behavior of phospholipid mixtures consisting of short-chain (dihexanoyl phosphatidylcholine) and long-chain lipids (dimyristoyl phosphatidylcholine and dimyristoyl phosphatidylglycerol), with and without lanthanide ions was investigated by small-angle neutron scattering (SANS). SANS profiles were obtained from 10°C to 55°C using lipid concentrations ranging from 0.0025 g/mi to 0.25 g/mi. The results reveal a wealth of distinct morphologies, including lamellae, multi-lamellar vesicles, unilamellar vesicles, and bicellar disks.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2487-2498 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Biophysical Journal |
Volume | 82 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Funding
This work is based upon activities supported by the National Science Foundation under agreement DMR 9986442.
Funders | Funder number |
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National Science Foundation | DMR 9986442 |
Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences | 9986442 |