H. Alimohamadi

Comparing multifunctional viral and eukaryotic proteins for generating scission necks in membranes

This study compares the membrane scission capabilities of viral and eukaryotic proteins using mechanical models and SAXS data to analyze how lipid composition and interfacial tension affect neck size.

How cell penetrating peptides behave differently from pore forming peptides: structure and stability of induced transmembrane pores

The paper compares pore formation by antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and cell penetrating peptides (CPPs) using SAXS data and geometric models to estimate pore sizes and stability.

Effective cell membrane tension protects red blood cells against malaria invasion

This study uses a theoretical model to show that effective RBC membrane tension creates a barrier against malaria invasion by influencing membrane wrapping and cytoskeleton deformation.

Nanoscale organization of Actin Filaments in the Red Blood Cell Membrane Skeleton

This study investigates the nanoscale organization of F-actin nodes in red blood cell membranes using advanced microscopy and computational analysis, revealing non-uniform distribution and dynamic behavior.

Mechanical principles governing the shapes of dendritic spines

This study uses a biophysical model to explore mechanical principles governing dendritic spine shapes and their stability through actin structures and force regimes.

Membrane bending by protein phase separation

This paper investigates how liquid-like protein assemblies on membranes drive membrane bending by creating compressive stress, leading to the formation of membrane tubules.

Non-uniform distribution of myosin-mediated forces governs red blood cell membrane curvature through tension modulation

This study shows that non-uniform myosin-mediated forces modulate RBC membrane curvature by altering tension distribution, with higher forces in the dimple region.

Modeling membrane nanotube morphology: the role of heterogeneity in composition and material properties

This study models membrane nanotube morphology, showing that local heterogeneities in membrane composition and protein density lead to bead-like structures and influence tube radius and bead morphology.

The role of traction in membrane curvature generation

This paper demonstrates how membrane curvature can be used to infer local tractions and shows that different membrane deformations correspond to distinct traction distributions.