Previous studies have established that the folding, structure and function of membrane proteins are influenced by their lipid environments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and ...

Eukaryotic cells form the foundation of complex life, their defining feature being the presence of membrane-bound organelles. This article details the structure of eukaryotic cells and provides ...

Structure of Cell All cells have three major functional regions: 1. Cell membrane or plasma membrane and cell wall 2. The nucleus and 3. The cytoplasm The outer boundary of cell is plasma membrane.

Scientists have gained the clearest view yet of a patch of cell membrane and its components, revealing unexpected structures and opening up new possibilities for pharmaceutical research.

Membrane protein research is seeing the emergence of many promising techniques, including novel sample delivery systems such as the acoustic drop and microfluidic methodologies.

A new study by Rice University researchers led by Jason Hafner could open new pathways for understanding how cholesterol influences cell membranes and their receptors, paving the way for future ...

New nanoparticle technology to decipher structure and function of membrane proteins Date: March 8, 2016 Source: Karolinska Institutet Summary: Researchers have developed a nanoparticle technology ...

The cell nucleus is the site of many important biological functions of the eukaryotic cell. These processes include transcription, replication, splicing and ribosome biogenesis. The effect of ...

The KIST research team finally created an artificial cell membrane that can be kept stable for over 50 days by filling the outside of a three-dimensional double-layered BCP structure with a porous ...