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Synthetic Minimal Cell: Self-Reproduction of the Boundary Layer

Author(s) -

Marten Exterkate,

Arnold J. M. Driessen

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

acs omega

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.779

H-Index - 40

ISSN - 2470-1343

DOI - 10.1021/acsomega.8b02955

Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , reproduction , compartment (ship) , boundary (topology) , layer (electronics) , cell division , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , cell , mathematics , materials science , nanotechnology , biochemistry , ecology , mathematical analysis , paleontology , oceanography , geology

A critical aspect in the bottom-up construction of a synthetic minimal cell is to develop an entity that is capable of self-reproduction. A key role in this process is the expansion and division of the boundary layer that surrounds the compartment, a process in which content loss has to be avoided and the barrier function maintained. Here, we describe the latest developments regarding self-reproduction of a boundary layer with a focus on the growth and division of phospholipid-based membranes in the context of a synthetic minimal cell.

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