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Lipid rafts and caveolae

by Christopher J. Fielding

First comprehensive overview of the field represents a complete guide to the structure and function of the most important mammalian cell membrane organelles. Covers historical background, distinct structures and functions, structural basis, signaling, viral entry and virion budding, cholesterol transport, caveolins, lipid shells, cell polarity and intracellular trafficking, and cancer cells.