Molecular composition of functional microdomains in bacterial membranes.

摘要: Membranes of eukaryotic cells organize a number proteins related to signal transduction and membrane trafficking into microdomains, which are enriched in particular lipids, like cholesterol sphingolipids commonly referred as lipid rafts or rafts. The existence this type signaling platforms was traditionally associated with membranes because prokaryotic were considered too simple organisms require sophisticated organization their networks. However, the research that have been performed during last years shown bacteria many processes Functional Membrane Microdomains (FMMs), similar found cells. current knowledge FMMs is described review specific structural biological properties these microdomains introduced. bacterial reveals an unexpected level sophistication unprecedented bacteria, suggesting more complex than previously considered.