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Why are integral and peripheral proteins so important?
I see. Are there any diseases that are related to the malfunction of integral or peripheral proteins?
Yes, there are many diseases that are related to the malfunction of these proteins, including cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer's disease, and Huntington's disease, among others. When these proteins do not function properly, it can have a variety of negative effects on the cell and the organism as a whole.