lipid translocation [GO_0034204]

The translocation, or flipping, of lipid molecules from one monolayer of a membrane bilayer to the opposite monolayer.

lipid translocation

ID: GO_0034204

Class

The translocation, or flipping, of lipid molecules from one monolayer of a membrane bilayer to the opposite monolayer.

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Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
intramembrane lipid transfer exact synonym