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Freshwater
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Cuprate
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Band theory
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Lacunar circulation
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Holocene
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GMT
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Artery
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Glucogenic amino acid
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Conflict
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AES
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Hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus
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PLED
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Magnetic disk
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Human papillomavirus
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Sensor
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Phoenix Mars Lander
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Geophyte
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Plasmodesma
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Panspermia
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Venera
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Warez
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Coanda effect
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Prion
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Strong opioid analgesic
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Sarcopterygii
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Dominant
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Buncefield fire
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Celsius
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Quiescence
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Charter for the Environment
Glycocalyx
The glycocalyx is a membrane cover formed from carbohydrates fixed to the surface of the cell membrane.
Functions of the glycocalyx
This group of glycoproteins, glycolipids and proteoglycans has many roles, not all of which have been identified. The glycocalyx is known however to contribute to cell membrane rigidity and to increase cell adherence.
The membrane constituents of the glycocalyx are also involved in mechanisms of cellular identity and recognition. They are responsible for the ABO blood group system.
Diagram of the plasma membrane. The carbohydrates, glycoproteins and proteoglycans making up the glycocalyx are shown in red. © F. Boumphrey, Wikimedia CC by-sa 3.0
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