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Membrane Fluidity

Medical Definition: The motion of phospholipid molecules within the lipid bilayer, dependent on the classes of phospholipids present, their fatty acid composition and degree of unsaturation of the acyl chains, the cholesterol concentration, and temperature.
Guide Notes: IM; permitted with artif membranes
Previously Indexed: Cell Membrane (1966-1978),Lipids (1966-1976),Membrane Lipids (1977-1978),Membranes (1966-1976),Phospholipids (1966-1976)

Membrane Fluidity Medical Definitions and Terms

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