Influence of Metal Ions on Model Protoamphiphilic Vesicular Systems: Insights from Laboratory and Analogue Studies
Metal ions strongly affect the self-assembly and stability of membranes composed of prebiotically relevant amphiphiles (protoamphiphiles). Therefore, evaluating the behavior of such amphiphiles in the presence of ions is a crucial step towards assessing their potential as model protocell compartment...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/12/1413 |