A Cascade Signaling Network between Artificial Cells Switching Activity of Synthetic Transmembrane Channels
Qiuxia Yang, Zhenzhen Guo, Hui Liu, Ruizi Peng, Liujun Xu, Cheng Bi, Yaqing He, Qiaoling Liu, Weihong Tan
Abstract
protocell model. By mimicking natural signal transduction pathways, this novel prototype provides a workable tool for investigating cell-cell communication and expands biological signaling systems in general as well as explores useful platforms for addressing scientific problems which involve materials science, chemistry, and medicine.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistrySignal transductionTransmembrane proteinProtocellArtificial cellTransmembrane channelsTransduction (biophysics)Ion channelSecond messenger systemCell biologyCell membraneCell signalingCellBiophysicsMembraneReceptorBiochemistryBiologyVoltage-gated ion channelAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionSupramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials