A method was developed which allowed for more consistent liposome quality, reducing the standard error of initial rates for Zn2+ diffusion by 30%. Introducing low concentration of platelet-activating-factor (PAF), 1-palmitoyl-L-lyso-3-phosphocholine (Lyso-PC), or 1-oleoyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (Acyl-PAF) to 1palmitoyl.-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (POPC) liposomes did not have any noticeable impact on zinc diffusion. Since diffusion is dependent on membrane composition and properties, it can be concluded that PAF, Lyso-PC, and Acyl-PAF did not alter POPC liposome properties significantly. Zn2+ and Cd2+ kinetic experiments showed binding to the liposome surface prior to diffusion and a mutual diffusing species, the monohydroxo complex. Although Mn 2+ did not diffuse to any measurable extent, binding to the liposome surface was also observed. Cue+ and Pb 2+ on the other hand follow a more complex diffusion mechanism, which requires further investigation. / Department of Chemistry
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/186802 |
| Date | January 2000 |
| Creators | Fortner, Stephanie A. |
| Contributors | Pattison, Scott E. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | iii, 86 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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