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Neutron diffraction reveals the orientation of the headgroup of inositol lipids in model membranes

  • J. P. Bradshaw
  • , R. J. Bushby
  • , C. C.D. Giles
  • , M. R. Saunders
  • , D. G. Reid
  • University of Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh Napier University

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Abstract

Neutron diffraction studies show that the inositol ring in the headgroup of phosphatidylinositol extends perpendicular to the membrane surface but that phosphorylation of the 4-position causes the ring to tilt over.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)125-127
Number of pages3
JournalNature Structural Biology
Volume3
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Feb 1996

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Structural Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics

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