The study of cell membrane structures under microgravity is crucial for understanding the
inherent physiological and adaptive mechanisms relevant to overcoming challenges in …

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formed part of jointly-authored publications has been included. The contribution of the …

Lipid membranes of giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs) of sizes 10 m or more are
considered as a mimic of biomembranes of cells. In this investigation, the membranes of …

Tryptophan uptake in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is extremely sensitive to high
pressure; therefore, the growth of tryptophan auxotrophic strains is impaired. Degradation of …

Cell membranes are highly complex fluid structures. They not only play a vital role in
maintaining basic cellular integrity and compartmentalizing biological processes but also …

Non-lamellar phases of lipids are of interest due to their relevance to understanding the
driving forces behind curvature and topological transformations in biomembranes. In …

The effect of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) on the solubilization of a class-A G protein-
coupled receptor, the silkmoth pheromone biosynthesis-activating neuropeptide receptor …

(about 150 words) During the last decades, high pressure has been an important physical
parameter not only to study biomolecules, but also for its biotechnological applications. High …

Life is dependent upon the ability of a cell to rapidly respond to changes in the environment.
Small perturbations in local environments change the ability of molecules to interact and …

Cardiolipin is a unique four-tailed pH-responsive lipid found in the mitochondria of animals
and in the membranes of bacteria. It has been found to play a role in altering numerous …