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Thin, film-like structure separating two fluids, acting as a selective barrier
particles. Membranes can be generally classified into synthetic membranes and biological membranes. Biological membranes include cell membranes (outer coverings
Membrane
Biological membrane that separates the interior of a cell from its outside environment
The cell membrane (also known as the plasma membrane or cytoplasmic membrane, and historically referred to as the plasmalemma) is a semipermeable biological
Cell_membrane
"Third eyelid" of some animals
The nictitating membrane (from Latin nictare, to blink) is a transparent or translucent third eyelid present in some animals that can be drawn across the
Nictitating_membrane
Electric potential difference between interior and exterior of a biological cell
Membrane potential (also transmembrane potential or membrane voltage) is the difference in electric potential between the interior and the exterior of
Membrane_potential
Specialized subunit within a cell
bilayers (also called membrane-bound organelles) or are spatially distinct functional units without a surrounding lipid bilayer (non-membrane bounded organelles)
Organelle
Proteins that are part of, or interact with, biological membranes
Membrane proteins are common proteins that are part of, or interact with, biological membranes. Membrane proteins fall into several broad categories depending
Membrane_protein
efficiency, while membrane efficiencies range from 30 to 55%. Membrane thickness is on the order of that of plastic wrap. DARPA plans to use membrane optics as
Optical_membrane
Basic unit of life forms
'small room'. A biological cell basically consists of a semipermeable cell membrane enclosing cytoplasm that contains genetic material. Most cells are only
Cell_(biology)
Thin fibrous layer between the cells and the adjacent connective tissue in animals
The basement membrane, also known as the basal lamina, is a specialized form of extracellular matrix (ECM) common to all multicellular animals. It is a
Basement_membrane
Protective layer that lines the interior of hollow organs
A mucous membrane or mucosa is a membrane that lines various cavities in the body of an organism and covers the surface of internal organs. It consists
Mucous_membrane
Smooth tissue lining body cavities
The serous membrane (or serosa) is a smooth epithelial membrane of mesothelium lining the contents and inner walls of body cavities, which secrete serous
Serous_membrane
Study of the characteristics of membranes
Membrane biology is the study of the biological and physiochemical characteristics of membranes, with applications in the study of cellular physiology
Membrane_biology
Inner ear structure
The basilar membrane is a stiff structural element, a type of basement membrane within the cochlea of the inner ear which separates two liquid-filled
Basilar_membrane
An artificial membrane, or synthetic membrane, is a synthetically created membrane which is usually intended for separation purposes in laboratory or in
Synthetic_membrane
Topics referred to by the same term
"flight membrane", in some flying and gliding animals Pterygium, a triangular membrane occurring in eyes Cell membranes: Plasma membrane, a membrane that
Membrane_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
Periodontal membrane may refer to: The periodontal ligament (PDL), largely referred to as the periodontal membrane outside of the United States An artificial
Periodontal_membrane
Cell organelle that processes proteins
interconnected network of flattened, membrane-enclosed sacs known as cisternae in the RER, and tubular structures in the SER. The membranes of the ER are continuous
Endoplasmic_reticulum
Enclosing or separating membrane in organisms acting as selective semi-permeable barrier
A biological membrane or biomembrane is a selectively permeable membrane that separates the interior of a cell from the external environment or creates
Biological_membrane
A barrier membrane is a device used in oral surgery and periodontal surgery to prevent epithelium, which regenerates relatively quickly, from growing into
Barrier_membrane
Water purification process
osmosis (RO) is a water purification process that uses a semi-permeable membrane to separate water molecules from other substances. RO applies pressure
Reverse_osmosis
Oxygen-delivering blood cell and the most common type of blood cell
cell contains approximately 270 million hemoglobin molecules. The cell membrane is composed of proteins and lipids, and this structure provides properties
Red_blood_cell
Thin vibrating layer that produces sound
Acoustic membranes are elastic membranes used to produce, transmit or regulate sound. In musical instruments such as drums, it is the drumhead that is
Acoustic_membrane
Topics referred to by the same term
Inner membrane may refer to: Inner nuclear membrane Chloroplast inner membrane Inner mitochondrial membrane Plastid inner membrane This disambiguation
Inner_membrane
Type of membrane
Semipermeable membrane is a type of synthetic or biologic, polymeric membrane that allows certain molecules or ions to pass through it by osmosis. The
Semipermeable_membrane
Organelle in eukaryotic cells responsible for respiration
eukaryotes, such as animals, plants and fungi. Mitochondria have a double membrane structure and use aerobic respiration to generate adenosine triphosphate
Mitochondria
English band
The Membranes are an English post-punk and noise rock band formed in Blackpool, Lancashire in 1977. The initial line-up was John Robb (bass), Mark Tilton
The_Membranes
Membrane channels are a family of biological membrane proteins which allow the passive movement of ions (ion channels), water (aquaporins) or other solutes
Membrane_channel
Topics referred to by the same term
Membrane Theory may refer to: M-theory, a theory in physics that unifies all of the consistent versions of superstring theory Membrane theory of shells
Membrane_Theory
Models for cell membranes
structure of a cell membrane or what its components were; biologists and other researchers used indirect evidence to identify membranes before they could
Membrane_models
Viscosity of the lipid bilayer of a cell membrane
In biology, membrane fluidity refers to the viscosity of the lipid bilayer of a cell membrane or a synthetic lipid membrane. The particular types of lipids
Membrane_fluidity
A microtubular membrane is a type of membrane made up of small tubular structures. Microtubular associated membranes are found in various cell types and
Microtubular_membrane
Amnion and chorion which surround and protect a developing fetus
The fetal membranes are the four extraembryonic membranes associated with the developing embryo and fetus in humans and other mammals. They are the amnion
Fetal_membranes
Membrane separating the external ear from the middle ear
tetrapods, the eardrum, also called the tympanic membrane or myringa, is a thin, cone-shaped membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear
Eardrum
Eye disease
Epiretinal membrane or macular pucker is a disease of the eye in response to changes in the vitreous humor or more rarely, diabetes. Sometimes, as a result
Epiretinal_membrane
Combination technology for wastewater treatment
Membrane bioreactors are combinations of membrane processes like microfiltration or ultrafiltration with a biological wastewater treatment process, the
Membrane_bioreactor
Biological membrane structure
thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid molecules. These membranes form a continuous barrier around all cells. The cell membranes of almost all
Lipid_bilayer
Biological membrane lining a cavity or surface
A tissue membrane is a thin layer or sheet of cells that covers the outside of the body (for example, skin), the organs (for example, pericardium), internal
Tissue_membrane
Type of computer keyboard with pressure pads instead of mechanical keys
A membrane keyboard is a computer keyboard whose keys are not separate, moving parts, as with the majority of other keyboards, but rather are pressure
Membrane_keyboard
Class of ligand activated receptors localized in surface of plama cell membrane
Cell surface receptors (membrane receptors, transmembrane receptors) are receptors that are embedded in the plasma membrane of cells. They act in cell
Cell_surface_receptor
Approach to black hole quantum effects
In black hole theory, the membrane paradigm is a simplified model, useful for visualising and calculating the effects predicted by quantum mechanics for
Membrane_paradigm
Transport of substances between two fractions with the help of permeable membranes
Membrane technology encompasses the scientific processes used in the construction and application of membranes. Membranes are used to facilitate the transport
Membrane_technology
Part of a PEM fuel cell
A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) is an assembled stack of proton-exchange membranes (PEM) or alkali anion exchange membrane (AAEM), catalyst and flat
Membrane_electrode_assembly
Elastic membrane in the larynx
The thyrohyoid membrane (or hyothyroid membrane) is a broad, fibro-elastic sheet of the larynx. It connects the upper border of the thyroid cartilage to
Thyrohyoid_membrane
Surface glycoproteins involved in hemostasis
Platelet membrane glycoproteins are surface glycoproteins found on platelets (thrombocytes) which play a key role in hemostasis. When the blood vessel
Platelet membrane glycoprotein
Platelet_membrane_glycoprotein
Membrane of avian eggshells
Eggshell membrane or shell membrane is the clear film lining eggshells, visible when one peels a boiled bird egg. Chicken eggshell membranes are used
Eggshell_membrane
Equations of waves in a drumhead-like disc
A two-dimensional elastic membrane under tension can support transverse vibrations. The properties of an idealized drumhead can be modeled by the vibrations
Vibration of a circular membrane
Vibration_of_a_circular_membrane
Nuclear membrane surrounding the nucleus in eukaryotic cells
consists of two lipid bilayer membranes: an inner nuclear membrane and an outer nuclear membrane. The space between the membranes is called the perinuclear
Nuclear_envelope
of N- and C-termini of membrane-spanning polypeptide chain with respect to the inner or outer sides of the biological membrane occupied by the protein
Membrane_topology
Ceramic membranes are a type of artificial membranes made from inorganic materials (such as alumina, titania, zirconia oxides, silicon carbide or some
Ceramic_membrane
A membrane reactor is a physical device that combines a chemical conversion process with a membrane separation process to add reactants or remove products
Membrane_reactor
A membrane switch is a custom switch assembly that can open or close the conducting path in an electrical circuit and requires at least one contact made
Membrane_switch
Component of the eye
Bruch's membrane or lamina vitrea is the innermost layer of the choroid of the eye. It is also called the vitreous lamina or Membrane vitriae, because
Bruch's_membrane
Membrane within the eyeball surrounding the vitreous humor
In human anatomy, the vitreous membrane (also called the vitreous cortex or hyaloid membrane) is a layer of collagen separating the vitreous humour from
Vitreous_membrane
Within molecular and cell biology membrane ruffling (also known as cell ruffling) is the formation of a motile cell surface that contains a meshwork of
Membrane_ruffling
Structure surrounding the surface of the plasma membrane of an ovum
The vitelline membrane or vitelline envelope is a structure surrounding the outer surface of the plasma membrane of an ovum (the oolemma) or, in some animals
Vitelline_membrane
Membrane in the cornea of the eye
Descemet's membrane (or the Descemet membrane) is the basement membrane that lies between the corneal proper substance, also called stroma, and the endothelial
Descemet's_membrane
Topics referred to by the same term
Outer membrane may refer to: Bacterial outer membrane, of a gram negative bacterium cell Outer mitochondrial membrane Chloroplast outer membrane, of plant
Outer_membrane
Lipid membrane with a charge differential
A polarized membrane is a lipid membrane that has a positive electrical charge on one side and a negative charge on another side, which produces the resting
Polarized_membrane
Membrane fouling is a process whereby a solution or a particle is deposited on a membrane surface or in membrane pores in a processes such as in a membrane
Membrane_fouling
Index of articles associated with the same name
Interosseous membranes in the human body: Interosseous membrane of forearm Interosseous membrane of leg Five ligaments of interosseous membrane of forearm:
Interosseous_membrane
Eggshell membrane separation is a recycling process to separate the protein-rich eggshell membrane from the eggshell. Nearly 30% of the eggs consumed
Eggshell membrane separation process
Eggshell_membrane_separation_process
Membrane in the hip
The obturator membrane is a thin fibrous sheet, which almost completely closes the obturator foramen. Its fibers are arranged in interlacing bundles mainly
Obturator_membrane
Membranes in the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell
composed of the different membranes (endomembranes) that are suspended in the cytoplasm within a eukaryotic cell. These membranes divide the cell into functional
Endomembrane_system
Anatomical structure on synovial joints
fibrous layer or membrane, and an inner synovial layer or membrane. Each capsule consists of two layers or membranes: an outer (fibrous membrane, fibrous stratum)
Joint_capsule
Anatomical term
The perineal membrane is an anatomical term for a fibrous membrane in the perineum. The term "inferior fascia of urogenital diaphragm", used in older
Perineal_membrane
Theory that living organisms are made up of cells
structures of many membrane proteins have since been determined, and the membrane theory of cell physiology, in which the membrane and its ion pumps maintain
Cell_theory
Transportation of solutes through membranes
In cellular biology, membrane transport refers to the collection of mechanisms that regulate the passage of solutes such as ions and small molecules through
Membrane_transport
Lipid molecules on cell membrane
Membrane lipids are a group of compounds (structurally similar to fats and oils) which form the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane. The three major classes
Membrane_lipid
The cloacal membrane is the membrane that covers the embryonic cloaca during the development of the urinary and reproductive organs. It is formed by ectoderm
Cloacal_membrane
Area within computer science
Membrane computing (or MC) is an area within computer science that seeks to discover new computational models from the study of biological cells, particularly
Membrane_computing
contact with each other constitutes a thin membrane, the buccopharyngeal membrane (or oropharyngeal membrane), which forms a septum between the primitive
Buccopharyngeal_membrane
Membranous structure that assists a vertebrate animal in gliding or flight
limbs is called the uropatagium (especially in bats) or the interfemoral membrane. In bats, the skin forming the surface of the wing is an extension of the
Patagium
Type of membrane protein that is permanently attached to the biological membrane
integral, or intrinsic, membrane protein (IMP) is a type of membrane protein that is permanently attached to the biological membrane. All transmembrane proteins
Integral_membrane_protein
Type of extraembryonic membrane
Reichert's membrane is an extraembryonic membrane that forms during early mammalian embryonic development. It forms as a thickened basement membrane to cover
Reichert's_membrane
The chorioallantoic membrane (CAM), also known as the chorioallantois, is a highly vascularized membrane found in the eggs of certain amniotes like birds
Chorioallantoic_membrane
Thermally driven separation process
Membrane distillation (MD) is a thermally driven separation process in which separation is driven by phase change. A hydrophobic membrane presents a barrier
Membrane_distillation
Device for measuring a polymer's average molecular weight
In polymer chemistry, a membrane osmometer is a device used to indirectly measure the number average molecular weight (Mn) of a polymer sample. One chamber
Membrane_osmometer
Class of proteins
Membrane fusion proteins (not to be confused with chimeric or fusion proteins) are proteins that cause fusion of biological membranes. Membrane fusion
Membrane_fusion_protein
Cells formed during embryonic development
Heuser's membrane (or the exocoelomic membrane) is a short lived combination of hypoblast cells and extracellular matrix. At day 9-10 of embryonic development
Heuser's_membrane
Fibrous structure in the vestibular system of the inner ear
The otolithic membrane is a fibrous structure located in the vestibular system of the inner ear. It plays a critical role in the brain's interpretation
Otolithic_membrane
Model of a charged membrane
In quantum mechanics, a Dirac membrane is a model of a charged membrane introduced by Paul Dirac in 1962. Dirac's original motivation was to explain the
Dirac_membrane
Lining of the maxillary sinus cavity
anatomy, the Schneiderian membrane is the membranous lining of the maxillary sinus cavity. Microscopically there is a bilaminar membrane with pseudostratified
Schneiderian_membrane
Describes the mechanical properties of shells
The membrane theory of shells, or membrane theory for short, describes the mechanical properties of shells when twisting or under bending and assumes that
Membrane_theory_of_shells
Type of roofing system
Membrane roofing is a type of roofing system for buildings, RVs, ponds, and, in some cases, tanks. It is used to create a watertight covering to protect
Membrane_roofing
Membrane proteins that adhere temporarily to membranes with which they are associated
Peripheral membrane proteins, or extrinsic membrane proteins, are membrane proteins that adhere only temporarily to the biological membrane with which
Peripheral_membrane_protein
Membrane in the cochlea in the inner ear
The vestibular membrane, vestibular wall or Reissner's membrane is a membrane inside the cochlea of the inner ear. It separates the cochlear duct from
Vestibular_membrane
Extracellular matrix in the inner ear
The tectoria membrane (TM) is one of two acellular membranes in the cochlea of the inner ear, the other being the basilar membrane (BM). "Tectorial" in
Tectorial_membrane
The elastic membrane analogy, also known as the soap-film analogy, was first published by pioneering aerodynamicist Ludwig Prandtl in 1903. It describes
Membrane_analogy
Membrane curvature is the geometrical measure or characterization of the curvature of membranes. The membranes can be naturally occurring or man-made (synthetic)
Membrane_curvature
Anaerobic membrane bioreactor or AnMBR is the name of a technology utilized in wastewater treatment. It is a technology in membrane filtration for biomass
Anaerobic_membrane_bioreactor
Protein family
The translocase of the inner membrane (TIM) is a complex of proteins found in the inner membrane of the mitochondrion. Components of the TIM complex facilitate
Translocase of the inner membrane
Translocase_of_the_inner_membrane
Topics referred to by the same term
Limiting membrane may refer to: External limiting membrane Internal limiting membrane Glial-limiting membrane This disambiguation page lists articles associated
Limiting_membrane
Synthetic membrane
A zeolite membrane is a synthetic membrane made of crystalline aluminosilicate materials, typically aluminum, silicon, and oxygen with positive counterions
Zeolite_membrane
Thin, stiff lamina that extends from the outer hair cells to the Hensen's cells
The reticular membrane (RM, also called reticular lamina or apical cuticular plate) is a thin, stiff lamina that extends from the outer hair cells to the
Reticular_membrane
Technique of providing both cardiac and respiratory support
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of extracorporeal life support, operated by a perfusionist, providing prolonged cardiac and respiratory
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Extracorporeal_membrane_oxygenation
Opening in the ear
into the inner ear. It is sealed by the secondary tympanic membrane (round window membrane), which vibrates with opposite phase to vibrations entering
Round_window
Device that replaces a lung
A membrane oxygenator is a device used to add oxygen to, and remove carbon dioxide from the blood. It can be used in two principal modes: to imitate the
Membrane_oxygenator
Receptor group
Membrane estrogen receptors or membrane oestrogen receptors (mERs) are a group of receptors which bind estrogen. Unlike nuclear estrogen receptors, which
Membrane_estrogen_receptor
Membrane emulsification (ME) is a relatively novel technique for producing all types of single and multiple emulsions for DDS (drug delivery systems),
Membrane_emulsification
Connective tissue present within and around synovial joints
The synovial membrane (also known as the synovial stratum, synovium or stratum synoviale) is a specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surface
Synovial_membrane
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