Multiscale lipid membrane dynamics as revealed by neutron spectroscopy

VK Sharma, E Mamontov - Progress in Lipid Research, 2022 - Elsevier
The plasma membrane is one of the principal structural components of the cell and,
therefore, one of the key components of the cellular life. Because the membrane's dynamics …

Effects of ionic liquids on biomembranes: A review on recent biophysical studies

S Mitra, VK Sharma, SK Ghosh - Chemistry and Physics of Lipids, 2023 - Elsevier
Ionic liquids (ILs) have been emerged as a versatile class of compounds that can be easily
tuned to achieve desirable properties for various applications. The ability of ILs to interact …

Cholesterol-controlled interaction of ionic liquids with model cellular membranes

P Hitaishi, M Raval, A Seth, S Kumar, VS Mithu… - Langmuir, 2023 - ACS Publications
While ionic liquids (ILs) are considered as prospective ingredients of new antimicrobial
agents, it is important to understand the adverse effects of these molecules on human cells …

Ionic liquids meet lipid bilayers: A state-of-the-art review

A Benedetto - Biophysical Reviews, 2023 - Springer
In the past 25 years, a vast family of complex organic salts known as room-temperature ionic
liquids (ILs) has received increasing attention due to their potential applications. ILs are …

Mechanisms of Biological Effects of Ionic Liquids: From Single Cells to Multicellular Organisms

KS Egorova, AV Kibardin, AV Posvyatenko… - Chemical …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The review presents a detailed discussion of the evolving field studying interactions
between ionic liquids (ILs) and biological systems. Originating from molten salt electrolytes …

Stiffening effect of the [Bmim][Cl] ionic liquid on the bending dynamics of DMPC lipid vesicles

P Kumari, A Faraone, EG Kelley… - The Journal of Physical …, 2021 - ACS Publications
The elastic properties of the cellular lipid membrane play a crucial role for life. Their
alteration can lead to cell malfunction, and in turn, being able to control them holds the …

Lipid lateral diffusion: mechanisms and modulators

VK Sharma, H Srinivasan, J Gupta, S Mitra - Soft Matter, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The lateral diffusion of lipids within membrane is of paramount importance, serving as a
central mechanism in numerous physiological processes including cell signaling …

Nanoscale structure and dynamics of model membrane lipid raft systems, studied by neutron scattering methods

D Ahmadi, KC Thompson, V García Sakai… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Quasi-elastic neutron scattering (QENS) and small angle neutron scattering (SANS), in
combination with isotopic contrast variation, have been used to determine the structure and …

Thermodynamics and in-plane viscoelasticity of anionic phospholipid membranes modulated by an ionic liquid

P Hitaishi, A Seth, S Mitra, SK Ghosh - Pharmaceutical Research, 2022 - Springer
This article presents the effects of an imidazolium-based ionic liquid (IL) on the
thermodynamics and in-plane viscoelastic properties of model membranes of anionic …

Absorption of the [bmim][Cl] ionic liquid in DMPC lipid bilayers across their gel, ripple, and fluid phases

A Benedetto, EG Kelley - The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2022 - ACS Publications
Lipid bilayers are a key component of cell membranes and play a crucial role in life and in
bio-nanotechnology. As a result, controlling their physicochemical properties holds the …