Membrane acclimation by unicellular organisms in response to temperature change

Unicellular organisms possess a wide variety of molecular mechanisms for altering the lipid composition (and thereby the physical properties) of their membranes in response to changes in environmental temperature. These are discussed with a view to establish which of the mechanisms are of more impor...

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Published in:Journal of bioenergetics and biomembranes 1989-02, Vol.21 (1), p.43-60
Main Author: Thompson, Jr, G A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Bacteria - metabolism
Bacterial Physiological Phenomena
Cell Membrane - metabolism
Cell Membrane - physiology
Eukaryota - metabolism
Eukaryota - physiology
membrane composition
Membrane Lipids - metabolism
Membrane Lipids - physiology
reviews
Temperature
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Summary:Unicellular organisms possess a wide variety of molecular mechanisms for altering the lipid composition (and thereby the physical properties) of their membranes in response to changes in environmental temperature. These are discussed with a view to establish which of the mechanisms are of more importance to bacteria, algae, and protozoa in coping with extremes of temperature.
ISSN:0145-479X
1573-6881
DOI:10.1007/BF00762211