Membranes are essential for the
integrity and function of the cell.
u
Protective
u
Regulate transport in
and out of cell or
subcellular domain
u
Allow selective
receptivity and
signal transduction
u
Allow cell
recognition
u
Anchoring point for
cytoskeletal or
extracellular
elements
u
u
Compartmentalize
subcellular domains
or microdomains
u
Form specialized
junctions that allow
cell adhesion or
communication
u
Site for enzymatic
reactions/signalling
u
Allow directed cell or
organelle motility
u
