Dr. Jiang found that LPCAT3 deficiency significantly reduces polyunsaturated PC levels in the plasma membrane of the cells that line the intestines, which in turn reduces lipid absorption and decreases levels of lipids (cholesterol, triglyceride, and phospholipid) in circulation. (sciencedaily.com)
Earlier work revealed that mitochondria can be transferred between cells through tunneling nanotubes, thread - like structures formed from the plasma membranes of cells that bridge between different types of cells. (sciencedaily.com)
,» their research explores how ASM interacts with key components of the plasma membrane of the cell, thereby influencing cell signaling. (unlv.edu)