2009•The BiochemistOpen access

Lipid rafts: The enigmatic membrane microdomain

David R. Taylor, Nigel M. Hooper

Open full text 0 citations

Abstract

In the field of membrane biology, perhaps one of the most controversial concepts in recent years has been the enigmatic membrane microdomain, the cholesterol- and glycosphingolipid-rich lipid raft.

About this research paper

What this paper is about

In the field of membrane biology, perhaps one of the most controversial concepts in recent years has been the enigmatic membrane microdomain, the cholesterol- and glycosphingolipid-rich lipid raft.

Why it matters

A significance statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

In the field of membrane biology, perhaps one of the most controversial concepts in recent years has been the enigmatic membrane microdomain, the cholesterol- and glycosphingolipid-rich lipid raft.

Key concepts: Lipid microdomain, Lipid raft, Chemistry, Membrane, Biochemistry

Related papers

Back to paper searchBrowse research topicsOriginal source
Lipid rafts: The enigmatic membrane microdomain — Research Paper | ScholarLens