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Peripheral protein

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Peripheral proteins are proteins attached to the outer or inner surfaces of the cell membrane, not embedded within its lipid bilayer. They play roles in cellular communication, signaling, and maintaining the cell's shape.

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