Fusion Pore Diameter Regulation by Cations Modulating Local Membrane Anisotropy
The fusion pore is an aqueous channel that is formed upon the fusion of the vesicle membrane with the plasma membrane. Once the pore is open, it may close again (transient fusion) or widen completely (full fusion) to permit vesicle cargo discharge. While repetitive transient fusion pore openings of...
Main Authors: | , , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
|
Series: | The Scientific World Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/983138 |