Abstract
Membranes protect cells from the surrounding environment but also provide a means for the optimization of processes such as metabolism, signalling, or mitogenesis. Membrane structure and function is determined by its molecular composition. How lipid species define membrane properties is discussed in this introductory chapter.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Cell Membrane*
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Cholesterol / metabolism
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Lipid Bilayers
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Membrane Lipids / chemistry*
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Membrane Lipids / metabolism*
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Molecular Biology / methods
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Phospholipids / chemistry
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Phospholipids / metabolism
Substances
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Lipid Bilayers
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Membrane Lipids
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Phospholipids
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Cholesterol