Membrane structural alterations in malignant and normal avian lymphocytes: A raman investigation

Lucian V. Del Priore*, Aaron Lewis, Karel A. Schat

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

3 Scopus citations

Abstract

Resonance and nonresonance Raman spectra have been obtained from neoplastically transformed and normal avian lymphocytes. The acyl chains of membrane phospholipids of neoplastic cells are more highly unsaturated than those of normal cells. The observation of prominent carotenoid bands in both cell populations indicates the availability of a sensitive, intrinsic probe of membrane potential and local membrane environment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)97-108
Number of pages12
JournalMolecular Membrane Biology
Volume5
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1984
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Avian lymphocytes
  • Herpesvirus
  • Marek's disease
  • Neoplasia
  • Resonance Raman spectroscopy

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Membrane structural alterations in malignant and normal avian lymphocytes: A raman investigation'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this