Membrane stiffness is a key determinant of E coli MscS channel mechanosensitivity
F. Xue, C. D. Cox, N. Bavi, P. R. Rohde, Y. Nakayama, B. Martinac
This study shows that membrane stiffness significantly affects the mechanosensitivity of E. coli MscS channels by altering tension response curves and reactivation behavior.
bioRxiv · Oct 4, 2019 · PreprintBiophysics