membrane
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The researchers describe this system as a "pseudo-organelle," a functional compartment that is not enclosed by a membrane but still plays a major role in organizing cell behavior.
From Science Daily
Lysosomes are small compartments enclosed by membranes that serve as the cell's recycling centers.
From Science Daily
Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord and can be serious if not treated urgently.
From BBC
Over time, the trapped microbes begin to break apart, suggesting that intelectin-2 disrupts their cell membranes and ultimately kills them.
From Science Daily
Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord and can be serious if not treated promptly.
From BBC
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