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=== Integral Membrane Proteins === | |||
These are [[Proteins|proteins]] directly linked to the [[Plasma membrane|plasma membrane]] of [[Cells|cells]]; they do not have intermediate [[Molecules|molecules]] between them and the [[Plasma membranes|plasma membranes]]. They are also considered as proteins that fully pass through the membrane ([[Carrier protein|carrier proteins]] and [[Channel protein|channel proteins]]). | These are [[Proteins|proteins]] directly linked to the [[Plasma membrane|plasma membrane]] of [[Cells|cells]]; they do not have intermediate [[Molecules|molecules]] between them and the [[Plasma membranes|plasma membranes]]. They are also considered as proteins that fully pass through the membrane ([[Carrier protein|carrier proteins]] and [[Channel protein|channel proteins]]). | ||
Revision as of 01:27, 18 October 2013
Integral Membrane Proteins
These are proteins directly linked to the plasma membrane of cells; they do not have intermediate molecules between them and the plasma membranes. They are also considered as proteins that fully pass through the membrane (carrier proteins and channel proteins).
Peripheral Membrane Proteins
These proteins are connected to the plasma membrane through intermediate molecules (even integral proteins) or proteins attached to only one side of the membrane; do not pass through the membrane [1].
Reference
- ↑ Alberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell. 4th edition. New York: Garland Science; 2002