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Erythrocyte membrane; band 3 protein; hydrophobic protein; hydrophilic derivatives; detergent-free gel filtration and medium pressure liquid chromatography
Abstract:
In situ reaction of erythrocyte membranes with dicarboxylic anhydrides leads to solubilization of hydrophobic integral proteins. Removal of peripheral proteins and bulk lipid by appropriate sedimentation and dialysis steps yields hydrophilic band 3 protein derivatives. These acyl compounds display size heterogeneity upon gel filtration. A chromatographically homogeneous acyl band 3 protein is obtained if the acylation is conducted in the presence of detergent and the detergent subsequently removed. Hydrophilic acyl derivatives of band 3 protein can be subjected to conventional analytical techniques without the use of detergents.
