Applications of neutron and X-ray scattering to the study of biologically relevant model membranes

G Pabst, N Kučerka, MP Nieh, MC Rheinstädter… - Chemistry and Physics …, 2010 - Elsevier
Scattering techniques, in particular electron, neutron and X-ray scattering have played a
major role in elucidating the static and dynamic structure of biologically relevant …

Perspective on terahertz applications in bioscience and biotechnology

AG Markelz, DM Mittleman - Acs Photonics, 2022 - ACS Publications
Within the field of terahertz science and technology, one of the most active areas of current
research focuses on the intersection of terahertz measurements and methods with the world …

The dynamic face of lipid membranes

S Gupta, R Ashkar - Soft Matter, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Cell membranes–primarily composed of lipids, sterols, and proteins–form a dynamic
interface between living cells and their environment. They act as a mechanical barrier …

Optical measurements of long-range protein vibrations

G Acbas, KA Niessen, EH Snell, AG Markelz - Nature communications, 2014 - nature.com
Protein biological function depends on structural flexibility and change. From cellular
communication through membrane ion channels to oxygen uptake and delivery by …

Protein and RNA dynamical fingerprinting

KA Niessen, M Xu, DK George, MC Chen… - Nature …, 2019 - nature.com
Protein structural vibrations impact biology by steering the structure to functional
intermediate states; enhancing tunneling events; and optimizing energy transfer. Strong …

The observation of highly ordered domains in membranes with cholesterol

CL Armstrong, D Marquardt, H Dies, N Kučerka… - PLoS …, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Rafts, or functional domains, are transient nano-or mesoscopic structures in the exoplasmic
leaflet of the plasma membrane, and are thought to be essential for many cellular processes …

Membrane charge and lipid packing determine polymyxin-induced membrane damage

A Khondker, AK Dhaliwal, S Saem, A Mahmood… - Communications …, 2019 - nature.com
With the advent of polymyxin B (PmB) resistance in bacteria, the mechanisms for mcr-1
resistance are of crucial importance in the design of novel therapeutics. The mcr-1 …

The Interaction between Amyloid-β Peptides and Anionic Lipid Membranes Containing Cholesterol and Melatonin

H Dies, L Toppozini, MC Rheinstädter - PLoS One, 2014 - journals.plos.org
One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease is the formation of senile plaques, primarily
consisting of amyloid-(A) peptides. Peptide-membrane and peptide-lipid interactions are …

[CARTE][B] Liposomes, lipid bilayers and model membranes: from basic research to application

G Pabst, N Kucerka, MP Nieh, J Katsaras - 2014 - books.google.com
With contributions from leading researchers in their fields, this book describes state-of-the-
art lipid/model membrane research, and industrial and medical applications, all in one …

Prospects for the study of biological systems with high power sources of terahertz radiation

P Weightman - Physical biology, 2012 - iopscience.iop.org
The emergence of intense sources of terahertz radiation based on lasers and electron
accelerators has considerable potential for research on biological systems. This perspective …