Advances in cell-conductive polymer biointerfaces and role of the plasma membrane
The plasma membrane (PM) is often described as a wall, a physical barrier separating the
cell cytoplasm from the extracellular matrix (ECM). Yet, this wall is a highly dynamic structure …
cell cytoplasm from the extracellular matrix (ECM). Yet, this wall is a highly dynamic structure …
Quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring for studying soft matter at interfaces
D Johannsmann, I Reviakine - Nature Reviews Methods Primers, 2024 - nature.com
Quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D) probes interfaces by
subjecting them to a periodic shear stress exerted by an acoustic resonator. The changes in …
subjecting them to a periodic shear stress exerted by an acoustic resonator. The changes in …
Supported lipid bilayer formation: beyond vesicle fusion
JA Jackman, NJ Cho - Langmuir, 2020 - ACS Publications
Supported lipid bilayers (SLBs) are cell-membrane-mimicking platforms that can be formed
on solid surfaces and integrated with a wide range of surface-sensitive measurement …
on solid surfaces and integrated with a wide range of surface-sensitive measurement …
Phase-separating peptide coacervates with programmable material properties for universal intracellular delivery of macromolecules
Phase-separating peptides (PSPs) self-assembling into coacervate microdroplets (CMs) are
a promising class of intracellular delivery vehicles that can release macromolecular …
a promising class of intracellular delivery vehicles that can release macromolecular …
Membrane curvature regulates the spatial distribution of bulky glycoproteins
The glycocalyx is a shell of heavily glycosylated proteins and lipids distributed on the cell
surface of nearly all cell types. Recently, it has been found that bulky transmembrane …
surface of nearly all cell types. Recently, it has been found that bulky transmembrane …
Supported Lipid Bilayers Coupled to Organic Neuromorphic Devices Modulate Short‐Term Plasticity in Biomimetic Synapses
Synaptic plasticity is a fundamental process for neuronal communication and is involved in
neurodegeneration. This process has been recently exploited to inspire the design of next …
neurodegeneration. This process has been recently exploited to inspire the design of next …
Molecular fingerprinting of biological nanoparticles with a label-free optofluidic platform
Label-free detection of multiple analytes in a high-throughput fashion has been one of the
long-sought goals in biosensing applications. Yet, for all-optical approaches, interfacing …
long-sought goals in biosensing applications. Yet, for all-optical approaches, interfacing …
Observation of liquid–liquid-phase separation and vesicle spreading during supported bilayer formation via liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy
Liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy (LP-TEM) enables the real-time visualization
of nanoscale dynamics in solution. This technique has been used to study the formation and …
of nanoscale dynamics in solution. This technique has been used to study the formation and …
An impedance-based approach for sensing cyclodextrin-mediated modulation of membrane cholesterol
Cyclodextrin molecules are increasingly being used in biological research and as
therapeutic agents to alter membrane cholesterol content, yet there is much to learn about …
therapeutic agents to alter membrane cholesterol content, yet there is much to learn about …
Hybrid Supported Lipid Bilayers for Bioinspired Bioelectronics with Enhanced Stability
A promising new class of biosensors leverages the sensing mechanisms of living cells by
incorporating native transmembrane proteins into biomimetic membranes. Conducting …
incorporating native transmembrane proteins into biomimetic membranes. Conducting …