Scientists unlock new patterns of protein behavior in cell membranes

Cellular membrane proteins play many important roles throughout the body, including transporting substances in and out of the ...
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Reactive Oxygen Species, Mitochondrial Membrane Potential, and Cellular Membrane Potential Are Predictors of E-Liquid Induced Cellular Toxicity

Nicotine & Tobacco Research, Vol. 22, Supplement 1: Respiratory Disease and Nicotine/Tobacco Use (December 2020), pp. S4-S13 (10 pages) Introduction: The use of flavors in electronic cigarettes ...
Phys.org

Hidden intermediate steps in cell membrane protein pairing visualized for the first time

In a pioneering discovery, researchers at UNIST have captured, for the first time, the elusive intermediate stages involved in the pairing of cell membrane proteins. Contrary to long-held beliefs that ...
Electropages

Zwitterionic Membrane Desalinates Water and Generates Electricity

Zwitterionic PILs were used as the anti-salt component of the membrane. These PILs contain hydrophilic groups that redistribute salt concentration, disrupt salinity gradients, and reduce the ...