Membrane protein-lipid match and mismatch

O. G. Mouritsen*

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    Abstract

    Lipid-protein interactions are described with a focus on the physical interactions between lipids and integral proteins in lipid-bilayer membranes. The concepts of hydrophobic matching and curvature stress are presented and the effects of match vs mismatch is considered in light of data obtained from experimental and theoretical studies which demonstrate that not only do integral proteins perturb the lipids, but the physical state of the lipids does also actively influence protein function.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationComprehensive Biophysics
    Number of pages16
    Volume5
    PublisherElsevier Science Inc.
    Publication date1 Dec 2012
    Pages245-260
    ISBN (Print)9780080957180
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2012

    Keywords

    • Hydrophobic matching
    • Hydrophobic thickness
    • Integral membrane protein
    • Lipid bilayer
    • Membrane organization
    • Structure-function relationship
    • Wetting

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