Structures and Formation Mechanisms of Cell Membranes

The major driving force for hpid bilayer formation is hydrophobic interaction. This interaction is much less specific and less directional than the hydrogen bonding and metal coordination interactions that are used in precisely programmed supramolecular assembhes. A simphfied lipid structure is depicted in Fig. 4.18. A lipid molecule consists of a hydrophihc head and 

4 Molecular Self-Assembly - How to Build the Large Supermolecules 

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Structures and Formation Mechanisms of Cell Membranes Cell membranes are molecular assemblies driven by rather weak and nonspecific interactions. However, they are flexible in nature and express incredibly high functionality. 

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