The Hair Loss Encyclopedia
molecules forming cell membranes with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails
Phospholipids are a type of fat molecule that are essential components of cell membranes. They have a unique structure with a hydrophilic (water-attracting) "head" and two hydrophobic (water-repelling) "tails," which allows them to form the bilayer that makes up the cell membrane, providing both structural integrity and fluidity. This arrangement is crucial for various cellular functions, including signaling and substance transport.