[70]Fullerenes Assist the Formation of Phospholipid Bicelles at Low Lipid Concentrations

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Abstract
The incorporation of neutral [70]fullerenes (C70) led to bicelle formation in a relatively low lipid concentration range from neutral lipid mixtures (DMPC/DHPC). Furthermore, C70 addition resulted in the formation of large bicelles with a radius of ca. 100 nm, in contrast to C70-free bicelles that were formed from anionic lipid mixtures (DMPC/DHPC/DMPG). The stabilization of these bicelles was attributed to C70 incorporation into the membranes.
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  • Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (24681028)
  • Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (24655128, 25288037, 25650053)

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