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Physiology, Membrane

Tom Herrmann  1 , Logan Leavitt  2 , Sandeep Sharma  3
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Physiology, Membrane

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The human cell membrane is the cornerstone of an elaborate interplay between the extracellular and the intracellular worlds. Understanding the physiology of the cell membrane provides the foundation for understanding many processes in the human body, from the mechanism of the heart beating to how neurons communicate, arrhythmias evolve, and muscle pathology in many neurological diseases.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Tom Herrmann declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Logan Leavitt declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Sandeep Sharma declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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