Cholesterol lipids and cholesterol-containing lipid rafts in bacteria

Chem Phys Lipids. 2016 Sep:199:11-16. doi: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2016.03.002. Epub 2016 Mar 7.

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.

Keywords: Biomembranes; Lipid raft; Membrane raft; Ordered membrane domain; Sterol.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / cytology*
  • Bacteria / metabolism
  • Biological Transport
  • Cholesterol* / biosynthesis
  • Cholesterol* / chemistry
  • Cholesterol* / metabolism
  • Membrane Microdomains* / chemistry
  • Membrane Microdomains* / metabolism
  • Membrane Proteins / chemistry
  • Membrane Proteins / metabolism

Substances

  • Membrane Proteins
  • Cholesterol