CELL MEMBRANE-PROTEINS

SUMMARY

1. Cell adhesion molecule (CAM).
2. Pumps.
3. Carriers.
4. Ion channels.
5. Receptors.
6. Enzymes.

NB: the uncharged, hydrophobic portions of proteins are located in the cell membrane interior whereas the charged hydrophillic portions are located on the surface. One common way of attachment to cell membranes is via GPI anchors.

Reference(s)

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