Role of lipids in cellular membranes
Lipids are essential components of cellular membranes, contributing to the basic structure and function. The most common lipids in membranes are phospholipids, which form a bilayer with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails. The lipid bilayers support essential cellular processes such as endocytosis, exocytosis, and cell signaling. In addition, lipids also play a critical role in membrane organization by facilitating the formation of lipid rafts.
This Collection welcomes original research on lipids in cellular membranes at a molecular and cellular level to shed light on their important roles in cellular functions mechanisms.
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