3 papers
cond-mat.soft2025
Coupling Anisotropic Curvature and Nematic Order: Mechanisms of Membrane Shape Remodeling
Yoav Ravid, Samo Penič, Luka Mesarec +4
This study theoretically investigates how anisotropic curved membrane components (CMCs) control vesicle morphology through curvature sensing, nematic alignment, topological defects…
cond-mat.soft2022
Theoretical model of efficient phagocytosis driven by curved membrane proteins and active cytoskeleton forces
Raj Kumar Sadhu, Sarah R Barger, Samo Penič +4
Phagocytosis is the process of engulfment and internalization of comparatively large particles by the cell, that plays a central role in the functioning of our immune system. We st…
physics.bio-ph2021
Modelling cellular spreading and emergence of motility in the presence of curved membrane proteins and active cytoskeleton forces
Raj Kumar Sadhu, Samo Penič, Aleš Iglič +1
Eukaryotic cells adhere to extracellular matrix during the normal development of the organism, forming static adhesion as well as during cell motility. We study this process by con…