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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell biology
  3. cell physiology
  4. membrane fluidity

Preferred term

membrane fluidity

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/23426

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