Journal article
Lipid Rafts: Buffers of Cell Membrane Physical Properties
Abstract
Lateral organization of lipids in the cell membrane appears to be an ancient feature of the cell, given the existence of lipid rafts in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Currently seen as platforms for protein partitioning, we posit that lipid rafts are capable of playing another role: stabilizing membrane physical properties over varying temperatures and other environmental conditions. Membrane composition defines the mechanical and …
Authors
Nickels JD; Smith MD; Alsop RJ; Himbert S; Yahya A; Cordner D; Zolnierczuk P; Stanley CB; Katsaras J; Cheng X
Journal
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Vol. 123, No. 9, pp. 2050–2056
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Publication Date
March 7, 2019
DOI
10.1021/acs.jpcb.8b12126
ISSN
1520-6106