A research paper in progress,
started Jun 24, 2020

Membranes, range

  • skin
  • tongue
  • stomach
  • bowels
  • uterus
  • eyes
  • nerves
  • arteries

Made of:

  1. protein 55%
  2. Lipids 42%
  3. Carbs 3%

1. Carbohydrate

  • the hydrate, water
    • shown in red
    • likes water
    • the water side of the membrane
  • the carbon, lipid / oil

2. Lipids

  • phospholipid 25%
  • cholesterol 13%
    • HDL cholesterol
    • LDL ergosterol
  • sphingolipids 4%
    • especially nerve cells

The lipid bilayer is constantly moving

Lipid bilayer section