Mechanics of lipid bilayer junctions affecting the size of a connecting lipid nanotube

<p>Abstract</p> <p>In this study we report a physical analysis of the membrane mechanics affecting the size of the highly curved region of a lipid nanotube (LNT) that is either connected between a lipid bilayer vesicle and the tip of a glass microinjection pipette (tube-only) or be...

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Main Authors: Voinova Marina, Kurczy Michael, Cans Ann-Sofie, Adams Kelly, Grzhibovskis Richards, Karlsson Roger, Ewing Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2011-01-01
Series:Nanoscale Research Letters
Online Access:http://www.nanoscalereslett.com/content/6/1/421