title: Changes in cell membranes during aging.
abstract: Age-related changes in the morphology and composition of mammalian membranes are reviewed. Certain age-related changes in the functional character of mammalian membranes are highlighted. The need for integrated studies of membrane changes during aging is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging; D000818:Animals; D050260:Carbohydrate Metabolism; D002462:Cell Membrane / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000378:metabolism; D004721:Endoplasmic Reticulum / Q000502:physiology; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000378:metabolism; D005227:Fatty Acids / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D008099:Liver / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology; D008247:Lysosomes / Q000502:physiology; D008930:Mitochondria, Liver / Q000648:ultrastructure; D010743:Phospholipids / Q000378:metabolism; D011506:Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D051381:Rats; D011955:Receptors, Drug
chemical_list: D005227:Fatty Acids; D010743:Phospholipids; D011506:Proteins; D011955:Receptors, Drug; D002784:Cholesterol