Membrane fusion is essential for cell survival and has attracted a great deal of both
theoretical and experimental interest. Fluorescence (de) quenching measurements were …

SUMMARY 1 After an outline description of pancreatic structure and function, and a more
detailed account of acinar cell morphology, this review traces the pathway of amino acids as …

Publisher Summary This chapter has compared the major encapsulation carriers that have
been tested for targeting of antitumor agents. A new, nontoxic carrier system was introduced …

Fusion of multilamellar phospholipid vesicles with planar phospholipid bilayer membranes
was monitored by the rate of appearance in the planar membrane of an intrinsic membrane …

Membrane fusion and aggregation of phospholipid vesicles are reviewed and discussed.
The fusion process is viewed as consisting of several stages: aggregation and close …

The use of liposomes as drug carrying vehicles are summarized. Introduction of smaller
doses, increased permeability, reduced toxicological and allergic effects and altered …

Publisher Summary This chapter reviews the phenomenon of shedding of cell surface
macromolecules, its role in normal membrane (glyco) protein turnover, and its importance in …

Membrane fusion is a key event in many biological processes. These processes are
controlled by various fusogenic agents of which proteins and peptides from the principal …

A mechanism for the divalent cation-induced membrane fusion of phosphatidylserine
membranes is proposed. Fusion was followed by the Tb/DPA (dipicolinic acid) assay …

Membrane fusion is an important biological process that is observed in a wide variety of intra-
and intercellular events. Little is known about its molecular mechanisms and few of the …