Extreme deformability of insect cell membranes is governed by phospholipid scrambling.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109219
Abstract: Organization of dynamic cellular structure is crucial for a variety of cellular functions. In this study, we report that Drosophila and Aedes have highly elastic cell membranes with extremely low membrane tension and high resistance… read more here.
Keywords: extreme deformability; cell membranes; phospholipid scrambling; deformability insect ... See more keywords