"Effect of metal ions on binding of bilirubin to erythrocyte membranes" by Mohammad K. Ali and Saad Tayyab
 

Effect of metal ions on binding of bilirubin to erythrocyte membranes

Abstract

Binding of bilirubin to different erythrocyte membranes, namely, human, buffalo, sheep and goat, pre-incubated with different concentrations of metal ions was studied. The results showed that among the different metal ions used, Ca2+ had the highest potential in increasing the amount of bound bilirubin followed by Sr2+ and Mg2+, whereas Ba2+ had the lowest potential. Treatment of these membranes with Ca2+ led to an increase in the amount of bound bilirubin in all membranes. However, human erythrocyte membranes pretreated with Ca2+, bound the highest amount of bilirubin compared to other erythrocyte membranes. Increase in bilirubin binding upon Ca2+-treatment can be ascribed to shielding effect, redistribution of phospholipids as well as increase in surface hydrophobicity induced by Ca2+.

Publication Title

Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics

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