Membrane Systems: From Artificial Models to Cellular Applications
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375). This special issue belongs to the section "Biological Membranes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 2044
Special Issue Editors
Interests: membrane systems; fluorescence microscopy; membrane; biophysics; super-resolution microscopy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Understanding the complexities of biological membranes is essential to unraveling the intricacies of cellular processes. However, the dynamic and multifaceted nature of these membranes poses significant challenges. In this special issue, "Membrane Systems: From Artificial Models to Cellular Applications", we explore how simple model membranes can be powerful tools for uncovering the complexities of biological membranes.
Artificial membranes, such as liposomes and supported lipid bilayers (SLBs), offer a controlled environment where specific aspects of membrane behavior can be isolated and studied in detail. These simplified systems allow researchers to dissect the fundamental principles governing membrane dynamics, lipid-protein interactions, and other critical processes. By stripping down the complexity, these models provide clear insights that can be difficult to obtain in more intricate cellular systems. However, the challenge remains to translate these findings from model systems to the intricate environment of living cells, where membranes are dynamic and highly heterogeneous, interacting with a myriad of proteins, lipids, and other biomolecules.
For this special issue, authors are invited to present any new research developments, reviews in membrane science, from the refinement of artificial models to their application in studying cellular processes. Topics covered include the design, simulation, and characterization of novel membrane mimetics, insights into membrane protein function, the role of membranes in disease, and innovative techniques for visualizing membrane and protein dynamics.
I am excited to present this collection of work that highlights the effectiveness of using simple models to tackle complex biological questions. I hope this issue inspires further research, driving innovation in the field of membrane science and bridging the gap between artificial systems and real-life cellular applications.
Dr. Tao Chen
Dr. Dongxia Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- model membrane
- membrane protein
- plasma membrane
- membrane dynamics
- cellular processes
- molecular dynamics simulation
- hybrid membrane systems
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