Tag: Lipid protein interaction

According to molecular biologists, there are over a thousand different lipid species in a single eukaryotic cell, with their precise interaction determining countless cellular processes. This article explores the complex factors behind what determines lipid specificity in biological membranes, a fundamental question in cell biology.

Over 30% of all cellular proteins are membrane proteins that interact with lipids. This critical relationship between lipids and proteins is fundamental to virtually all biological processes, dictating everything from membrane structure and cellular transport to signal transduction and disease progression.