Basis of differentiation | Integral proteins | Peripheral proteins |
Definition | Are proteins that are tightly and permanently attached to the plasma membrane | Are proteins that are loosely and temporarily attached to the plasma membrane |
Location | Are fully or partially embedded in the lipid layer of the plasma membrane | Are located on the innermost or outermost surface of the plasma membrane |
Also known as | Intrinsic proteins | Extrinsic proteins |
Constituent of the Membrane Protein | Make up 70% of the total membrane proteins | Make up 30% of the total membrane proteins |
Hydrophilic/Hydrophobic | Contain both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts | Contain hydrophilic parts only |
Function | Serve as carrier proteins, enzymes, and channel proteins | Serve as receptors |
Interaction with the hydrophobic core of the lipid bilayer | High level of interaction | Low level of interaction |
Types of Interactions with Lipid Bilayer | Bind to the lipid bilayer by electrostatic, hydrophobic, or non-covalent interactions | Peripheral proteins on the inner surface of the lipid bilayer are held by the cytoskeleton |
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After removal | Cannot be dissolved in neutral aqueous buffers or aggregates | Can be dissolved in neutral aqueous buffers |
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