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membrane

[mem-breyn] / ˈmɛm breɪn /
NOUN
covering layer
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While this simplifies experiments, it can hide important details, especially for antibodies that target regions near the base of the protein close to the membrane.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

This setup mimics the virus's outer membrane, helping preserve the proteins' natural structure and behavior.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

"It showed us new interactions at the membrane interface and suggested why those matter for antibody function."

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Researchers eventually confirmed that TMEM175 is an ion channel that moves charged particles across the lysosomal membrane.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Festus’s wings were working properly, though his left medius membrane was shot full of holes.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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