Rafael B. Lira

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.

This study shows how the glycocalyx regulates liposome interactions with membranes through charge and steric effects, enabling fusion and internalization.

The paper shows that lipid asymmetry drives pore formation in membranes, which function as self-resealing scramblases to restore balance.

This study investigates how supported lipid bilayers interact with their substrate, revealing pinning, stretching, pore formation, and shape changes with biophysical implications.

This study shows that lipid flip flop regulates the shape of synthetic cells during growth and division by relaxing curvature stresses and enabling symmetric bud formation and scission.

This study demonstrates that cationic liposomes can fuse with membranes to deliver cargo efficiently but temporarily alter membrane properties.