extrinsic component of membrane
The component of a membrane consisting of gene products and protein complexes that are loosely bound to one of its surfaces, but not integrated into the hydrophobic region. [ ]
Term info
extrinsic component of membrane
- extrinsic to membrane
- peripheral membrane protein
goslim_metagenomics
Note that proteins extrinsic to membranes can be removed by treatments that do not disrupt the membrane, such as salt solutions.
GO:0030396
cellular_component
GO:0019898