Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA

Calcein Release Assay to Measure Membrane Permeabilization by Recombinant Alpha-Synuclein

Published in Bio-protocol

Lipid membranes are involved in regulating biochemical and biological processes and in modulating the selective permeability of cells, organelles, and vesicles. Membrane composition, charge, curvature, and fluidity all have concerted effects on cellular signaling and homeostasis. The ability to prepare artificial lipid assemblies that mimic biologi...