Abstract
On the basis of Gortel & Grendel (J. Exp. Med., 1925, 41, 439-494) discovery, the importance of the lipid bilayer as an integral and indispensible component of the cell membrane is discussed. In particular, attention focuses on the interaction between membranes and amphiphilic substances. The effect on membranes of quaternary ammonium salts, both in the form of pesticides and oxidants as well as organic compounds of tin and lead are discussed in greater detail.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Antioxidants / chemistry
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Antioxidants / pharmacology
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Cell Membrane / chemistry*
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Cell Membrane / drug effects*
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In Vitro Techniques
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Lipid Bilayers / chemistry
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Models, Molecular
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Organometallic Compounds / chemistry
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Organometallic Compounds / pharmacology
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Pesticides / chemistry
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Pesticides / pharmacology
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / chemistry
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / pharmacology
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Static Electricity
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Surface-Active Agents / chemistry
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Surface-Active Agents / pharmacology*
Substances
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Antioxidants
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Lipid Bilayers
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Organometallic Compounds
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Pesticides
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
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Surface-Active Agents