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Mammalian cells cultured at low temperature (25 to 30 °C) leads to an increased sterol content in the membrane. Elevated sterols in the membrane results in
Mammalian cells cultured at low temperature (25 to 30 °C) leads to an increased sterol content in the membrane. Elevated sterols in the membrane results in
Updated On: Jul 20, 2024
- an enhancement in membrane fluidity.
- stabilization of membrane proteins.
- an increase in membrane permeability to water.
- a decrease in membrane fluidity.
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