The physical properties of glycolipids (original) (raw)

1987, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Reviews on Biomembranes

AI-generated Abstract

Glycolipids are essential components of cell membranes across a wide range of organisms, impacting both structural integrity and functionality. This review summarizes current knowledge regarding the physical properties of glycolipids, focusing on model membrane studies utilizing various techniques such as calorimetry, spectroscopy, and microscopy. The work emphasizes the diversity of glycolipid structures, their behavior in membranes, and their potential roles and functions, setting the stage for further biochemical investigation of glycolipid functionalities.