(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins that adhere only temporarily to the biological membrane with which they are associated.

plural of peripheral membrane protein

plural of integral membrane protein

(roofing) Roofing membranes that are field applied using just one layer of membrane material (either homogeneous or composite rather than multiple layers.

plural of protected membrane roof

(immunology) A formation of transmembrane channels on the surface of a pathogenic bacterial cell that disrupts the phospholipid bilayer of the target cell resulting in its destruction.

plural of complement membrane attack complex