Phospholipids are major components of plasma membrane and organelle membranes ... in the inner leaflet of plasma membrane. Phospholipid asymmetry is also seen with membrane organelles. More and more ...

At least 10 different types of globular protein domain are known that bind membrane phospholipids. Acidic phospholipids (especially phosphatidylserine and phosphoinositides) are the primary ...

Phospholipids are therefore classified as amphipathic molecules as a result of the presence of both hydrophilic and hydrophobic components. When the phospholipid bilayer cellular membrane is ...