RBC MEMBRANE

FUNCTIONS OF RBC MEMBRANE

Rbc membrane protein that located on cytoplasmic surface of lipid bilayer.

What rbc membrane protein creates a framework and determine the shape of the rbc?

Comprise 2% of RBC membrane proteins

For the RBC to survive for 120 day life span, the following conditions are necessary, except one.

Phospholipids form provides a dynamic fluidity to the membrane. If a portion of the phospholipid bilayer is lost, the membrane can self-seal to retain the cytoplasmic contents.

Cholesterol esterified and distributed only in the inner layer of phospholipid bilayer.