Articles tagged with Lipid Microdomains
A team in Japan has created a propellor-shaped lipid mimic molecule that forms stable 'islands' in a 'sea' of lipid, achieving phase separation and high thermal stability. This new design principle can be used to engineer domains in artificial membrane materials for various applications.
This study identified PIBP4, a PRA protein, as a crucial component of the PigmR-mediated immune signaling pathway in rice. The absence of PIBP4 and its interacting partner OsRab5a compromised blast resistance by disrupting PigmR's microdomain localization.
Researchers at Osaka University identified Src as a key molecule in the process of epithelial cells becoming invasive and cancerous. The study found that CDCP1 forms a molecular scaffold that activates Src, promoting cancer cell invasion.
Researchers at University of Texas at Austin create first-ever biologically authentic computer model of HIV-1 virus liposome, shedding light on replication and infectivity. The study reveals key characteristics of the liposome's asymmetry and its role in shaping macroscopic properties.
A new study by Penn and Delaware researchers sheds light on the mechanics and biology of natural and engineered tissue, informing ways to treat injuries like knee meniscus tears and age-related tissue degeneration. The team developed micro-engineered models that replicate key features of degenerating native tissue, enabling testing of ...
A team of researchers has shed new light on the relationships between cartilage structure and function, revealing microdomains that behave differently from surrounding tissue. This discovery paves the way for more effective treatments of meniscus tears and osteoarthritis.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab directed the self-assembly of gold nanoparticles into device-ready materials using a simple and inexpensive technique. The method has potential applications in computer memory storage, energy harvesting, remote-sensing, catalysis, light management, and plasmonics.
Researchers have discovered how critical proteins for eye lens transparency are sorted and concentrated in membrane bilayers. The study reveals that protein-lipid interactions play a key role in this process, with aquaporin clustering influencing its localization in lens cell membranes.
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have created a novel technology using fluorescence correlation spectroscopy to detect and track single molecule binding to A3-adenosine receptors. This allows for real-time observation of receptor activity within living cells, shedding light on potential anti-inflammatory drug targets.
Researchers developed a new imaging technique to capture the movement of white blood cells in real-time, allowing for a better understanding of Sickle Cell disease. The technique, called digital multi-channel videomicroscopy, has the potential to aid investigations and develop therapeutics for this debilitating disease.