Two decades of Martini: Better beads, broader scope
The Martini model, a coarse‐grained force field for molecular dynamics simulations, has
been around for nearly two decades. Originally developed for lipid‐based systems by the …
been around for nearly two decades. Originally developed for lipid‐based systems by the …
PyLipID: a python package for analysis of protein–lipid interactions from molecular dynamics simulations
Lipids play important modulatory and structural roles for membrane proteins. Molecular
dynamics simulations are frequently used to provide insights into the nature of these protein …
dynamics simulations are frequently used to provide insights into the nature of these protein …
[HTML][HTML] Advances in membrane mimetics and mass spectrometry for understanding membrane structure and function
LH Urner - Current Opinion in Chemical Biology, 2022 - Elsevier
Membrane proteins and lipids play roles in regulating biological functions of cells. However,
the analysis of interactions between membrane proteins and lipids in biological membranes …
the analysis of interactions between membrane proteins and lipids in biological membranes …
OPA1 helical structures give perspective to mitochondrial dysfunction
SB Nyenhuis, X Wu, MP Strub, YI Yim, AE Stanton… - Nature, 2023 - nature.com
Dominant optic atrophy is one of the leading causes of childhood blindness. Around 60–
80% of cases are caused by mutations of the gene that encodes optic atrophy protein 1 …
80% of cases are caused by mutations of the gene that encodes optic atrophy protein 1 …
Martini-3 Coarse-Grained Models for the Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide Outer Membrane of Escherichia coli
R Vaiwala, KG Ayappa - Journal of Chemical Theory and …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The outer lipopolysaccharide (LPS) membrane of Gram-negative bacteria forms the main
barrier for transport of antimicrobial molecules into the bacterial cell. In this study we develop …
barrier for transport of antimicrobial molecules into the bacterial cell. In this study we develop …
Rotation of the c‐Ring Promotes the Curvature Sorting of Monomeric ATP Synthases
D Valdivieso González, M Makowski, MP Lillo… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
ATP synthases are proteins that catalyse the formation of ATP through the rotatory
movement of their membrane‐spanning subunit. In mitochondria, ATP synthases are found …
movement of their membrane‐spanning subunit. In mitochondria, ATP synthases are found …
Regulation of bacterial two-component systems by cardiolipin
The regulation of membrane protein activity for cellular functions is critically dependent on
the composition of phospholipid membranes. Cardiolipin, a unique phospholipid found in …
the composition of phospholipid membranes. Cardiolipin, a unique phospholipid found in …
Systematic simulation of the interactions of pleckstrin homology domains with membranes
Pleckstrin homology (PH) domains can recruit proteins to membranes by recognition of
phosphatidylinositol phosphate (PIP) lipids. Several family members are linked to diseases …
phosphatidylinositol phosphate (PIP) lipids. Several family members are linked to diseases …
Emerging Designs and Applications for Biomembrane Biosensors
E Selivanovitch, A Ostwalt, Z Chao… - Annual Review of …, 2024 - annualreviews.org
Nature has inspired the development of biomimetic membrane sensors in which the
functionalities of biological molecules, such as proteins and lipids, are harnessed for …
functionalities of biological molecules, such as proteins and lipids, are harnessed for …
Supramolecular organisation and dynamics of mannosylated phosphatidylinositol lipids in the mycobacterial plasma membrane
661-Pos Supramolecular organisation and dynamics of mannosylated phosphatidylinositol
lipids in the mycobacterial plasma membrane Chelsea M. Brown1, Robin A. Corey2, Ya …
lipids in the mycobacterial plasma membrane Chelsea M. Brown1, Robin A. Corey2, Ya …