Spin label partition in gamma-irradiated lysophosphatidylcholine-water systems

Abstract

Summary. --Nonbilayer structures, as lysophospholipid micelles, can be produced in membranes by gamma irradiation. Interesting information on the gamma-ray effect on the lysophospholipid organization can be obtained by spin-label techniques. Variations of the TEMPO partition are appreciable, particularly in the range of the lipid thermotropic transition, even from relatively low doses. With increasing dose this transition becomes more and more complex and wider, according to the previous thermodinamic analysis. PACS 87.50 -Biological effects of radiation.