Super-resolution microscopy to study membrane nanodomains and transport mechanisms in the plasma membrane

IF 3.9 3区生物学 Q2 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences Pub Date : 2024-09-03 DOI:10.3389/fmolb.2024.1455153

Yenisleidy de las Mercedes Zulueta Diaz, Eva C. Arnspang

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Abstract

Biological membranes are complex, heterogeneous, and dynamic systems that play roles in the compartmentalization and protection of cells from the environment. It is still a challenge to elucidate kinetics and real-time transport routes for molecules through biological membranes in live cells. Currently, by developing and employing super-resolution microscopy; increasing evidence indicates channels and transporter nano-organization and dynamics within membranes play an important role in these regulatory mechanisms. Here we review recent advances and discuss the major advantages and disadvantages of using super-resolution microscopy to investigate protein organization and transport within plasma membranes.

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Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Biochemistry

CiteScore

7.20

自引率

4.00%

发文量

1361

审稿时长

14 weeks

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