cell membrane n a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like sodium or potassium or calcium) in and out of the cell Synonym(s) cytomembrane plasma membrane
News & Articles cell membrane Cell membranes: Synthetics save time and cut costs An approach that directly inserts proteins into polymer-based cell membranes improves drug-screening platforms. July 3, 2013 - Science Daily