Pattern formation by electro-osmotic self-organization in flat biomembranes

Pattern formation associated with ionic currents often occurs in biomembranes. The symmetry breaking is interpreted as resulting from an instability driven by the membrane protein segregation. The velocity of a membrane protein under electric field is determined. Two instability mechanisms are sketc...

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Published in:Physical review. E, Statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics Statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics, 1997-10, Vol.56 (4), p.4521-4525
Main Authors: Léonetti, Marc, Dubois-Violette, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Condensed Matter
Physics
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Summary:Pattern formation associated with ionic currents often occurs in biomembranes. The symmetry breaking is interpreted as resulting from an instability driven by the membrane protein segregation. The velocity of a membrane protein under electric field is determined. Two instability mechanisms are sketched in a flat geometry. Critical parameters are determined and compared with experimental data.
ISSN:1063-651X
1095-3787
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevE.56.4521