Abstract
The hypothesis that insulin and vasopressin increase the permeability of cells to water and water-soluble substances by decreasing the adsorption of Ca2+ at the outer surface of the plasma membrane was tested in a model system. Changes in the specific resistance to the evaporation of water through monoöctadecyl phosphate (mOP) monolayers were compared with simultaneous changes in Ca2+ adsorption. Insulin and vasopressin cause a decrease in the resistance (or, alternatively, increase the transport of water) which can be accounted for only in part by the inhibition of Ca2+ adsorption. The action is specific for these hormones and dependent on interaction between the hormone and monolayer molecules.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 148-155 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Colloid And Interface Science |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1972 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Biomaterials
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry