Ultrastructure and function of erythrocyte membrane skeleton
Conference
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OSTI ID:7070047
The membrane of the human erythrocyte is reinforced along its entire cytoplasmic surface by a two-dimensional network of peripheral proteins that closely adhere to the membrane proper through specific protein-protein interactions. This protein network resembles a shell that retains the approximate size and shape of the membrane ghost and is generally termed the skeleton. Spectrin, the major constituent of the membrane skeleton, accounts for approximately 75% of the skeletal protein mass. The molecular structure of spectrin is discussed in this paper.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 7070047
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8803102-3; ON: DE88012003
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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