Open AccessExistence of Phospholipid Bilayer Structure in the Inner Membrane of Mitochondria
Author(s) -
J.C. Hsia,
W. L. Chen,
Richard A. Long,
Lawrence T. Wong,
W. Kalow
Publication year - 1972
Publication title -
proceedings of the national academy of sciences of the united states of america
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.011
H-Index - 771
eISSN - 1091-6490
pISSN - 0027-8424
DOI - 10.1073/pnas.69.11.3412
Subject(s) - phospholipid , inner mitochondrial membrane , bilayer , mitochondrion , membrane , inner membrane , lipid bilayer , biophysics , chemistry , membrane structure , biochemistry , biology
The presence of ordered phospholipid lamellar structure in inner membranes of mitochondria was detected with the use of a spin-labeled 2,4-dinitrophenol. A phospholipid bilayer may be an important structural and functional component of the inner mitochondrial membrane.