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. 1977 May 15;164(2):465–468. doi: 10.1042/bj1640465

Some observations on the choice of detergent for solubilization of the human erythrocyte membrane.

D A Grant, S Hjertén
PMCID: PMC1164814  PMID: 880252

Abstract

Solubilization of the human erythrocyte membrane by seven detergents is described. Components released into the supernatant or retained in the residue were identified by sodium dodecyl sulphate/polyacrylamide-gel electrophoresis. Two non-ionic detergents exhibiting little u.v. absorption were more efficient than u.v.-absorbing Triton X-100. Evidence is presented of an interchange between protein PAS 1 and protein PAS 2.

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