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Dictionary » I » Integral protein Integral proteinDefinition noun, plural: integral proteins A protein molecule or protein assembly permanently attached in biological membrane.
Two types of integral proteins are: These proteins are firmly attached in the plasma membrane, with its hydrophobic component interacting with the phospholipids.
Synonym: intrinsic protein Compare: peripheral membrane See also: fluid mosaic model ![]()
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