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How does the cell repair/replace membrane lipids damaged by peroxidation?
I'm curious about how cells repair or replace membrane lipids damaged by peroxidation. Can you explain that process to me?
Sure thing! When a lipid in the cell membrane is damaged by peroxidation, it can trigger a response from the cell to repair or replace the damaged lipid. One way this is done is through the action of enzymes called phospholipases, which break down the damaged lipid and initiate the process of synthesizing a new one to replace it.