Labeled carbon can come from two sources ... Because the fatty acids in the cell membrane are attached to a phospho-glycerol backbone, directly measuring intact phospholipids rather than their ...

In their experiment, the researchers first labeled the cell membrane and IgE antibodies with two different fluorescent tags. Next, they introduced an allergen and watched as it bound to receptors ...

These membranes, composed of flexible lipid bilayers, can reshape and remodel themselves during processes like cell movement, division, and molecular trafficking. Until now, it was commonly assumed ...