Proteins that do not protrude into the phospholipid bilayer, but adhere to the surface of the plasma membrane, are called Peripheral proteins.
What are peripheral proteins?
Peripheral proteins, in turn, are those that do not penetrate the plasma membrane, with only a weak connection to the membrane being observed. Because of this, peripheral proteins can be easily dissociated from the membrane.
Its function is to protect the integrity of the cell's interior by allowing certain substances into the cell while maintaining other substances.
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