Amphiphilic nanoparticles generate curvature in lipid membranes and shape liposome-liposome interfaces.
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DOI: 10.1039/d1nr05067b
Abstract: We show by molecular dynamics that amphiphilic Au nanoparticles (NP) with a diameter of 4 nm generate curvature in phosphatidylcholine lipid membranes. NPs generate negative curvature when they adsorb on the membrane surface but, as… read more here.
Keywords: lipid membranes; liposome interfaces; liposome liposome; generate curvature ... See more keywords