Influence of Metal Ions on Model Protoamphiphilic Vesicular Systems: Insights from Laboratory and Analogue Studies

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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Main Authors: Manesh Prakash Joshi, Luke Steller, Martin J. Van Kranendonk, Sudha Rajamani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
protocell
origins of life
prebiotic membranes
protoamphiphiles
metal ions
hot springs
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/12/1413

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