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. 1972 Nov;69(11):3412–3415. doi: 10.1073/pnas.69.11.3412

Existence of Phospholipid Bilayer Structure in the Inner Membrane of Mitochondria

J C Hsia 1, W L Chen 1, R A Long 1, L T Wong 1, W Kalow 1
PMCID: PMC389782  PMID: 4343971

Abstract

The presence of ordered phospholipid lamellar structure in inner membranes of mitochondria was detected with the use of a spin-labeled 2,4-dinitrophenol. A phospholipid bilayer may be an important structural and functional component of the inner mitochondrial membrane.

Keywords: spin label, multibilayers, liposomes

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