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phospholipid: Media
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lipid structure
Structure and properties of two representative lipids. Both stearic acid (a fatty...
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molecular view of the cell membrane
Intrinsic proteins penetrate and bind tightly to the lipid bilayer, which is made...
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structure of an inverted or reverse micelle
Phospholipid molecules, composed of fatty acid “tails” and a phosphate “head,” form...
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lipid bilayer; cell membrane
Phospholipid molecules, like molecules of many lipids, are composed of a hydrophilic...
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liposome
Phospholipids can be used to form artificial structures called liposomes, which are...
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low-density lipoprotein (LDL) complex
The LDL complex is essentially a droplet of triacylglycerols and cholesteryl esters...
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different types of membrane transport
The cell membrane contains proteins that transport ions and water-soluble molecules...
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