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Lipids in cellular structures

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Lipid Biochemistry

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One of the most important general functions for lipids is their role as constituents of cellular membranes. These membranes not only separate cells from the external environment but also compartmentalize cells and provide a special milieu for many important biochemical processes. The functions of lipids in membranes will be dealt with in Chapter 8; here we shall describe the different types of lipids found and their distribution in various cellular membranes.

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  1. University of Reading and Oxford Polytechnic, USA

    M. I. Gurr (Nutrition Consultant and Visiting Professor)

  2. University of Wales, Cardiff, UK

    J. L. Harwood (Professor of Biochemistry)

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Gurr, M.I., Harwood, J.L. (1991). Lipids in cellular structures. In: Lipid Biochemistry. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3862-2_6

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