The structure of mixed cholesterol/phospholipid monolayers as probed by interactions with band 3 protein from erythrocyte membranes

1980 ◽  
Vol 6 (S1) ◽  
pp. 109-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Schubert ◽  
H. Marie
1982 ◽  
Vol 207 (3) ◽  
pp. 595-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
K A Cordes ◽  
J M Salhany

Recent studies of haemoglobin binding to the cytoplasmic side of the erythrocyte membrane have shown that the predominant high-affinity interaction occurs with the major integral membrane protein known as band-3 protein and that this interaction may occur within the intact erythrocyte in a manner regulated by cell pH. We report here that haemoglobin and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase binding to band-3 protein in isolated membranes can inhibit endocytosis during vesiculation in vitro. The specificity of this effect was demonstrated by showing that myoglobin, which has an affinity for the membrane fully one to two orders of magnitude lower than that for haemoglobin, does not inhibit endocytosis.


2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 331-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard S. Hoehn ◽  
Peter L. Jernigan ◽  
Alex L. Chang ◽  
Michael J. Edwards ◽  
Charles C. Caldwell ◽  
...  

Background/Aims: During storage, units of human red blood cells (pRBCs) experience membrane destabilization and hemolysis which may cause harm to transfusion recipients. This study investigates whether inhibition of acid sphingomyelinase could stabilize erythrocyte membranes and prevent hemolysis during storage. Methods: Human and murine pRBCs were stored under standard blood banking conditions with and without the addition of amitriptyline, a known acid sphingomyelinase inhibitor. Hemoglobin was measured with an electronic hematology analyzer and flow cytometry was used to measure erythrocyte size, complexity, phosphatidylserine externalization, and band 3 protein expression. Results: Cell-free hemoglobin, a marker of hemolysis, increased during pRBC storage. Amitriptyline treatment decreased hemolysis in a dose-dependent manner. Standard pRBC storage led to loss of erythrocyte size and membrane complexity, increased phosphatidylserine externalization, and decreased band 3 protein integrity as determined by flow cytometry. Each of these changes was reduced by treatment with amitriptyline. Transfusion of amitriptyline-treated pRBCs resulted in decreased circulating free hemoglobin. Conclusion: Erythrocyte storage is associated with changes in cell size, complexity, membrane molecular composition, and increased hemolysis. Acid sphingomyelinase inhibition reduced these changes in a dose-dependent manner. Our data suggest a novel mechanism to attenuate the harmful effects after transfusion of aged blood products.


1981 ◽  
Vol 649 (2) ◽  
pp. 310-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.M.A.R. Dubbelman ◽  
A.F.P.M. De Goeij ◽  
K. Christianse ◽  
J. Van Steveninck

2000 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken ANDO ◽  
Ken-ichi SAKO ◽  
Makoto TAKAHASHI ◽  
Masatoshi BEPPU ◽  
Kiyomi KIKUGAWA

Antioxidants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessia Remigante ◽  
Rossana Morabito ◽  
Angela Marino

Band 3 protein (B3p) exchanging Cl− and HCO3− through erythrocyte membranes is responsible for acid balance, ion distribution and gas exchange, thus accounting for homeostasis of both erythrocytes and entire organisms. Moreover, since B3p cross links with the cytoskeleton and the proteins underlying the erythrocyte membrane, its function also impacts cell shape and deformability, essential to adaptation of erythrocyte size to capillaries for pulmonary circulation. As growing attention has been directed toward this protein in recent years, the present review was conceived to report the most recent knowledge regarding B3p, with specific regard to its anion exchange capability under in vitro oxidative conditions. Most importantly, the role of natural antioxidants, i.e., curcumin, melatonin and Mg2+, in preventing detrimental oxidant effects on B3p is considered.


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