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Molecular Physics
An International Journal at the Interface Between Chemistry and Physics
Volume 99, 2001 - Issue 24
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Original Articles

Indirect interaction of inclusions in mixed membranes

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Pages 2045-2053 | Received 21 Mar 2001, Accepted 22 Aug 2001, Published online: 23 Nov 2009
 

Abstract

Colloidal inclusions like embedded proteins disturb the homogeneity of the lipid mixtures which form membranes. The induced concentration deviations generate an indirect attractive force between the inclusions. This force is investigated using an analytical method and Monte Carlo simulations for a lattice model. The interaction energy was found to be attractive and strong enough to cause aggregation of the membrane inclusions.

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