[The structural organization of the erythrocyte membranes of representatives of different ethnic groups following a single drink of ethanol].

Comparative data of phospholipids and fatty acids contents in erythrocytes of the people working in the North after the single uptake of ethanol are given. The increase of the fatty acids saturation index in all groups was noted. The modifications of the polyunsaturated fatty acids from omega-6-series for Europeans and omega-3-series for Mongolians was also found.