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Lipids > Membrane Lipids

Preferred term

Membrane Lipids  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Lipids, predominantly phospholipids, cholesterol and small amounts of glycolipids found in membranes including cellular and intracellular membranes. These lipids may be arranged in bilayers in the membranes with integral proteins between the layers and peripheral proteins attached to the outside. Membrane lipids are required for active transport, several enzymatic activities and membrane formation.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Cell Membrane Lipid
  • Cell Membrane Lipids
  • Membrane Lipid

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