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Rafaela R.M. Cavalcanti

Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces

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BiophysicsBiophysical JournalPeer-reviewedJul 1, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Fusion: Intrinsic Asymmetry in Vesicle Fusion Restricts Synthetic Cell Growth

Rafael B. Lira, Rafaela R.M. Cavalcanti, Karin A. Riske, Rumiana Dimova

The paper shows that rapid vesicle fusion in synthetic cells causes lipid asymmetry, leading to curvature, tension, and instability, highlighting the mechanical costs of fusion.

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