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Theory of Rheology and Aging of Protein Condensates

Ryota Takaki, Louise Jawerth, Marko Popović, Frank Jülicher

2023PRX Life17 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

This study introduces a rheological model to elucidate the aging behavior observed in biological condensates, providing a foundational theoretical framework to better understand the complex material properties of these membraneless biomolecular assemblies.

Topics & Concepts

RheologyMaterials scienceStatistical physicsPolymer scienceNanotechnologyPhysicsComposite materialPolymer crystallization and propertiesProtein Structure and DynamicsRheology and Fluid Dynamics Studies