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Lipid Headgroup Hydration Regulates Distinct Remodeling of the Membrane Interface by Polyethylene Glycol and Dextran
Sayani Bhunia, Jacky Lin, Dmytro Nykypanchuk, Simou Sun
This study shows that lipid headgroup hydration, not charge, determines how neutral polymers like PEG and DEX interact with model membranes, leading to distinct structural changes.
DOI 10.64898/2026.07.18.739366