Exclusive Review Papers: Intracellular and Plasma Membranes
A topical collection in Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This collection belongs to the section "Intracellular and Plasma Membranes".
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Dear Colleagues,
As the essential barriers and dynamic interfaces of the cell, intracellular and plasma membranes define the very essence of compartmentalization and organization. Far from being static lipid bilayers, these membranes are bustling hubs of activity where signaling cascades are initiated, material is trafficked and complex metabolic processes are coordinated. The proper function of these membranes—from the nuclear envelope to the endoplasmic reticulum and the endolysosomal system—is fundamental to cellular health, while their disruption lies at the heart of numerous diseases.
This Topic Collection, Exclusive Review Papers: Intracellular and Plasma Membranes, is dedicated to gathering outstanding review articles that capture the forefront of this dynamic field. In alignment with the scope of the section Cells, this curated series will feature authoritative insights into the processes governing membrane biology in health and disease. We aim to showcase critical perspectives on established concepts and emerging paradigms, including the biogenesis and function of membrane-bound organelles, the intricate dance of inter-organelle communication at membrane contact sites and the formation and trafficking of extracellular vesicles. By presenting these exclusive reviews, this collection serves as a vital resource for researchers seeking to understand the conceptual and technical advances that are reshaping our view of how membranes dictate cellular life.
Dr. Aurelio Lorico
Collection Editor
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Keywords
- plasma membrane
- nuclear membrane
- endosomes/multivesicular bodies
- ion channels
- lysosomes
- endoplasmic reticulum
- organelle crosstalk
- cell polarity
- membrane traffic
- extracellular vesicle biogenesis
- extracellular vesicle communication
