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Purple Membrane

Medical Definition: Functionally and structurally differentiated, purple-pigmented regions of the cytoplasmic membrane of some strains of Halobacterium halobium. The membrane develops under anaerobic conditions and is made almost entirely of the purple pigment BACTERIORHODOPSINS. (From Singleton & Sainsbury Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed)
Guide Notes: purple regions of cytoplasmic membrane of strains of Halobacterium halobium; A 11 qualif except /cytol
Previously Indexed: Bacteriorhodopsin (1976-1994),Cell Membrane (1971-1978)

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