Cholesterol lipids and cholesterol-containing lipid rafts in bacteria.

Zhen Huang, Erwin London

Journal: Chemistry and physics of lipids 2017;199():11-16

PMID: 26964703

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Abstract

Sterols are important components of eukaryotic membranes, but rare in bacteria. Some bacteria obtain sterols from their host or environment. In some cases, these sterols form membrane domains analogous the lipid rafts proposed to exist in eukaryotic membranes. This review describes the properties and roles of sterols in Borrelia and Helicobacter.

Address: Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794-5215 USA.; Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794-5215 USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2016.03.002