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What is the difference between peripheral and integral proteins?
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Peripheral proteins are proteins that adhere only temporarily to the biological membrane with which they are associated. These molecules attach to integral membrane proteins, or penetrate the peripheral regions of the lipid bilayer. Show more…
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