Membrane Fluidity
| Definition: |
The motion of phospholipid molecules within the lipid bilayer, dependent on the classes of phospholipids present, their fatty acid composition and degree of unsaturation of the acyl chains, the cholesterol concentration, and temperature. |
| Notes: |
IM; permitted with artif membranes |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cell Membrane (1966-1978),Lipids (1966-1976),Membrane Lipids (1977-1978),Membranes (1966-1976),Phospholipids (1966-1976) |
Membrane Fluidity Definitions and Terms
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