Journal of Physics D Applied Physics · 2018 · 281 citations · 132 references
Natural SciencesBiophysicsCell BiologyCell BiophysicsExocytosisMembrane BiophysicsCell Membrane StructureMembrane CurvatureMembrane DynamicsMembrane MechanicsMembrane MorphologyOrganelle StructureBiomembrane StructureCurvature-driven Membrane RemodelingFilopodia FormationMembrane Curvature ChangesMembrane Curvature GenerationMembrane Curvature InductionOrganelle Shape RegulationPlasma Membrane Curvature
The importance of curvature as a structural feature of biological membranes has been recognized for many years and has fascinated scientists from a wide range of different backgrounds. On the one hand, changes in membrane morphology are involved in a plethora of phenomena involving the plasma membrane of eukaryotic cells, including endo-and exocytosis, phagocytosis and filopodia formation. On the other hand, a multitude of intracellular processes at the level of organelles rely on generation, modulation, and maintenance of membrane curvature to maintain the organelle shape and functionality. The contribution of biophysicists and biologists is essential for shedding light on the mechanistic understanding and quantification of these processes.
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