Entropy and electrostatics help disordered proteins sense curvature
Chain entropy and electrostatic repulsion compete to allow disordered proteins to find curved membranes
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Alexis Belessiotis-Richards is a PhD student contributor to Physics World. Alexis is based at Imperial College London and University College London as part of the CDT in advanced characterization of materials. His PhD focuses on characterizing and modelling the bio-nano interface using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and molecular dynamics simulations. Alexis enjoys canoeing and drinking coffee in his spare time.
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