The component of a membrane consisting of gene products and protein complexes that are loosely bound to one of its surfaces, but not integrated into the hydrophobic region. [ GOC:jl GOC:dos GOC:mah ]
Synonyms: extrinsic to membrane peripheral membrane protein
Term information
goslim_metagenomics
Note that proteins extrinsic to membranes can be removed by treatments that do not disrupt the membrane, such as salt solutions.