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Non-universal Impact of Cholesterol on Ionic Liquid-Membrane Interactions
J. Gupta, V. K. Sharma, P. Hitaishi +7
Understanding the role of cholesterol in ionic liquid (IL)-membrane interactions is essential for advancing biomedical applications of ILs, including the development of innovative…
Quantifying Ionic Liquid Affinity and Its Effect on Phospholipid Membrane Structure and Dynamics
V. K. Sharma, J. Gupta, H. Srinivasan +3
In this study, we examine the impact of imidazolium based ILs on the viscoelasticity, dynamics, and phase behavior of two model membrane systems, (i) lipid monolayers and (ii) unil…
Structural Reorganizations and Nanodomain Emergence in Lipid Membrane Driven by Ionic Liquids
J. Gupta, V. K. Sharma, P. Hitaishi +4
The exceptional physicochemical properties and versatile biological activities of ionic liquids (ILs) have propelled their potential applications in various industries, including p…
Lipid Lateral Diffusion: Mechanisms and Modulators
V. K. Sharma, H. Srinivasan, J. Gupta +1
The lateral diffusion of lipids within membrane is of paramount importance, serving as a central mechanism in numerous physiological processes including cell signaling, membrane tr…
The Physics of Antimicrobial Activity of Ionic Liquids
V. K. Sharma, J. Gupta, J. Bhatt Mitra +4
The bactericidal potency of ionic liquids (ILs) is well-established, yet their precise mechanism of action remains elusive. Here, we show evidence that the bactericidal action of I…