What is the difference between an integral membrane protein and other secretory proteins
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Integral membrane proteins have hydrophobic regions that interact with the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane, allowing them to be embedded within the membrane. These proteins can be classified as transmembrane proteins, which span the entire membrane, or Show more…
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