A contribution to the theory of permeability of thin films
A contribution to the theory of permeability of thin films
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DOI:
10.1002/jcp.1030050409
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发表时间:
1935-02-01
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通讯作者:
Davson, H
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作者:
Danielli, JF;Davson, H
A model for the cell surface is suggested, consisting of a very thin lipoid film with a protein film adsorbed on it. It is assumed that (1) the lipoid molecules are similar to known lipoids, (2) there will be both acidic and basic groups active in the lipoid and (3) a layer of protein molecules is adsorbed on the lipoid layer from the cell contents. The adsorbed protein film will make a mosaic of impenetrable areas with heavily hydrated interspaces, and thus can show selective permeability toward un-charged non-lipoids based on molecular size. The charge on the film will determine the penetrability of ions. The rate of passage of water (and water soluble substances) will be determined by the proportion of monovalent salts to polyvalent salts in the membrane. If Ca++ increases to a critical point the film breaks down and there is a sudden irreversible increase in permeability. The sudden loss of Hb by erythrocytes in hypotonic solutions is cited as example of this phenomenon. The ion having the more soluble salt will tend to increase permeability to water, and vice versa. A high temp. coefficient for the rate of penetration is deduced which does not involve a chemical reaction as part of the mechanism of penetration.