Alteration of erythrocyte (see article) -ATPase by replacement of cholesterol by desmosterol in the membrane. |
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Authors: | W Fiehn D Seiler |
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Abstract: | Cholesterol of red blood cells (RBC) is readily exchanged by desmosterol and vice versa. The resulting alteration in the sterol composition influences the specific (Na+ plus K+)-ATPase activity. It is suggested that this effect is due to an altered membrane fluidity. |
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