Lysenin Induced Membrane Curvature on Erythrocytes and Nanoporous Mica Free Standing Membranes
Elodie Lafargue, Natalia Martin Gonzalez, Akiko Yamaji Hasegawa, Toshihide Kobayashi, Adrian Carretero Genevrier, Laura Picas, Ignacio Casuso
This study shows lysenin pores induce membrane curvature into rigid dome-like structures, suggesting beta-PFTs alter host cell membranes beyond pore formation.
bioRxiv · Nov 6, 2026 · PreprintBiophysics