Novel cell membrane model could be key to uncovering new protein properties – Phys.org

The cell membrane, the wall-like boundary between the cell interior and its outside environment, is primarily made up of two kinds of biomolecules: lipids and proteins. Different lipid species closely pack together to form a double layer, or “bilayer,” the membrane’s fundamental structure, while proteins are embedded within or attached to the bilayer.
Membrane proteins are responsible for various important cellular activities, and their dysfunction can lead to serious health issues. Studying me…

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