The role of electrostatic interactions in the phase separation of HP1α and its protein binding partners
Cheenou Her, Rushabh Bhakta, Tonkhla Dankul, Tien Minh Phan, Lannah S. Abasi, Jeetain Mittal, Galia T. Debelouchina
This study investigates how electrostatic interactions influence HP1α phase separation and its interactions with binding partners, showing that these interactions modulate HP1's properties and functions.
bioRxiv · Jul 8, 2026 · PreprintBiophysics