Katja Zieske

Membrane Topography-Driven Movement of Biomolecular Condensates

This study investigates how membrane topography influences the movement of biomolecular condensates in a cell-free assay, showing that topography and membrane attachment patterns regulate their passive movement.

Lithographic structuring of thermoresponsive hydrogel on a micron scale

This paper develops a method to create thermoresponsive hydrogel microstructures that dynamically expand and contract in response to temperature changes, mimicking extracellular environment dynamics.

Stimulus-induced mechanical compaction of biological polymer networks via smart hydrogel microstructures

This paper introduces a lab-on-chip system that applies spatially and temporally controlled mechanical perturbations to biological polymer networks using thermoresponsive and light-responsive hydrogel microstructures.

Controlled Protein-Membrane Interactions Regulate Self-Organization of Min Protein Patterns

This study shows how changing membrane properties can control self-organizing Min protein patterns, revealing their dependence on membrane affinity and lipid composition.

Lipid membrane topographies are regulators for the spatial distribution of liquid protein condensates

This study shows that lipid membrane topography regulates the spatial distribution and shape of liquid protein condensates through capillary forces.