Membrane proteins play a most important part in metabolism, signaling, cell motility,
transport, development, and many other biochemical and biophysical processes which …

A new and promising tool in membrane research is the detergent-free solubilization of
membrane proteins by styrene–maleic acid copolymers (SMAs). These amphipathic …

As the autophagosome forms, its membrane surface area expands rapidly, while its volume
is kept low. Protein-mediated transfer of lipids from another organelle to the autophagosome …

Despite the great importance of membrane proteins, structural and functional studies of
these proteins present major challenges. A significant hurdle is the extraction of the …

Once removed from their natural environment, membrane proteins depend on membrane‐
mimetic systems to retain their native structures and functions. To this end, lipid‐bilayer …

Mass spectrometry is a central technology in the life sciences, providing our most
comprehensive account of the molecular inventory of the cell. In parallel with developments …

A major obstacle in the study of membrane proteins is their solubilization in a stable and
active conformation when using detergents. Here, we explored a detergent-free approach to …

Background: Open Access Editor's Choice Review Lipid Membrane Mimetics in Functional
and Structural Studies of Integral Membrane Proteins by Saman Majeed 1, Akram Bani …

To study integral membrane proteins, one has to extract them from the membrane—the step
that is typically achieved by the application of detergents. In this mini-review, we summarize …

A recent discovery in membrane research is the ability of styrene-maleic acid (SMA)
copolymers to solubilize membranes in the form of nanodisks allowing extraction and …