Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Membrane Proteins

Membrane proteins are proteins that attach to or are embedded within the cell membrane, which is the outer covering of cells. They play a variety of essential roles in the cell, including transporting molecules into and out of the cell, signaling to other cells, and providing structural support. They are found in al…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 30× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Membrane proteins are proteins that attach to or are embedded within the cell membrane, which is the outer covering of cells. They play a variety of essential roles in the cell, including transporting molecules into and out of the cell, signaling to other cells, and providing structural support. They are found in all living organisms including bacteria, plants, and animals. Membrane proteins are an important class of biological molecules, as they are involved in many biological processes such as cell signaling, ion transport, and cell adhesion. They have many medical applications, including drug delivery and diagnostics, and can also be used to create “smart” materials that can detect and respond to stimuli.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 30 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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