Year: 1974
Type: article
Abstract: The role of lipid exchange in the curvature elasticity of bilayers is studied theoretically. Blocking of exchange between the monolayers may give rise to a nonequilibrium lipid distribution going hand in hand with a spontaneous curvature. Some possible consequences for vesicular deformations are discussed. Lipid nonequilibrium is tentatively suggest as one possible cause for certain shape transformations of red blood cells
Source: Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C
Author: W Helfrich
Institution: Freie Universität Berlin
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,712
OpenAlex ID: W2286167405