Detailed Characterization of the Lipid Composition of Detergent-Resistant Membranes from Photoreceptor Rod Outer Segment Membranes

Rex E. Martin, Michael H. Elliott, Richard S. Brush, Robert E. Anderson

Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science · 2005 · 93 citations · 40 references

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Abstract

The relatively saturated lipid environment observed in DRMs is likely to promote the localization of signaling proteins modified with saturated fatty acyl chains. Based on the lipid composition of DRMs, the authors conclude that they would not efficiently support phototransduction.

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