Hydration layer of only few molecules controls lipid mobility in biomimetic membranes
M. Chattopadhyay, E. Krok, H. Orlikowska, P. Schwille, H. G. Franquelim, L. Piatkowski
This study shows that a hydration layer of 6-7 water molecules controls lipid mobility in biomimetic membranes, with significant effects on diffusion and activation energy.
bioRxiv · May 7, 2021Biophysics