Coordination Between Cytoplasmic and Envelope Densities Shapes Cellular Geometry in Escherichia coli
G. D. Chure, R. T. de Silva, R. Sharma, M. Lanz, J. Cremer
This study develops and validates a biophysical model showing that constant ratios of cytoplasmic and membrane protein densities regulate Escherichia coli cell geometry through proteome partitioning and ribosome content.
bioRxiv · Oct 28, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology