extrinsic component of membrane

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Nameextrinsic component of membrane
IDGO_0019898
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Cellular component

Alternative ID

GO:0030396

Exact synonym

extrinsic to membrane, peripheral membrane protein

Description

The component of a membrane consisting of gene products and protein complexes that are loosely bound to one of its surfaces, but not integrated into the hydrophobic region.

Comment

Note that proteins extrinsic to membranes can be removed by treatments that do not disrupt the membrane, such as salt solutions.

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