Insight into the interactions of fullerenes with biological membranes through molecular dynamics simulations

Nililla Nisoh, Viwan Jarerattanachat, Cristiano Dias, Jirasak Wong-Ekkabut

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Abstract

This paper reviews our current understanding of how fullerene molecules interact with biological membranes. First, we discuss how fullerenes permeate into biological membranes. Next, the putative mechanisms of fullerene aggregation and dispersion within lipid bilayers are discussed along with their potential toxic effect on biological membranes. Finally, current trends in the study of fullerene-membrane interactions are highlighted as well as future challenges that need to be overcome to further advance the field.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number2350160
JournalAdvances in Physics: X
Volume9
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

Keywords

  • biological membrane
  • Fullerene
  • lipid bilayer
  • Molecular dynamics simulations

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