Asymmetric Oxidation of Giant Vesicles triggers Curvature-associated Shape Transition and Permeabilization. Running title: Oxidation of Vesicles produces Curvature

Julien Heuvingh, Stéphanie Bonneau

(200 words) Oxidation of unsaturated lipids is a fundamental process involved in cell bioenergetics as well as in cell death. Using giant unilamellar vesicles and a chlorin photose…