作者: Sophie Aimon , Andrew Callan-Jones , Alice Berthaud , Mathieu Pinot , Gilman E.S. Toombes
DOI: 10.1016/J.DEVCEL.2013.12.012
关键词: Membrane curvature 、 Peripheral membrane protein 、 Biology 、 Elasticity of cell membranes 、 Membrane protein 、 Biological membrane 、 Cell biology 、 Transmembrane channels 、 Membrane transport 、 Membrane fluidity
摘要: Although membrane shape varies greatly throughout the cell, contribution of curvature to transmembrane protein targeting is unknown because numerous sorting mechanisms that take place concurrently in cells. To isolate effect shape, we used cell-sized giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs) containing either potassium channel KvAP or water AQP0 to form nanotubes with controlled radii. Whereas concentrations flat and curved membranes were indistinguishable, was enriched tubes, greater enrichment more highly membranes. Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching measurements showed both proteins could freely diffuse through neck between tube GUV, each on stiffness characterized using a thermodynamic model. This study establishes importance for transmembrane provides method determining effective flexibility proteins.