Cell membrane lipid peroxidaton

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The discussion centers on the impact of lipid peroxidation on the stiffness of cell membranes, specifically in the context of erythrocyte membranes in sickle cell disease. A referenced paper indicates that oxidative stiffening is linked to the oxidation of membrane proteins rather than lipid components. The consensus is that while lipid peroxidation is destructive, it does not directly contribute to increased stiffness of the membrane structure.

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Hi Guys,

I am new to this forum and would like to take this chance to say hello to everyone here.

Basically, my question is about the mechanical translation of cell membrane lipid peroxidation. I am wondering if lipid peroxidation has any impact on the stiffness of cell membrane. If so, is there any guideline or judgement of it?

If anybody has read about anything related, please let me know or send me the paper or book.

Thanks in advance,
Feng
 
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Here's a paper re oxidative stiffening of erythrocyte membranes. The authors believe that the stiffening is related to the oxidation of membrane proteins in patients with sickle cell disease. While oxidation of the lipid structure of cell membranes by free radicals is progressive and destructive, I'm not aware that it involves stiffening due to oxidation of lipid components.

http://bloodjournal.hematologylibrary.org/cgi/content/short/76/5/1015
 
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