Droplet Differentiation by a Chemical Switch
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Abstract
A fundamental question about biomolecular condensates is how distinct condensates can emerge from the interplay of different components. Here we present a minimal model of droplet differentiation where phase separated droplets demix into two types with different chemical modifications triggered by enzymatic reactions. We use numerical solutions to Cahn-Hilliard equations with chemical reactions and an effective droplet model to reveal the switchlike behavior. Our work shows how condensate identities in cells could result from competing enzymatic actions.
Details
Original language | English |
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Article number | 028402 |
Journal | Physical review letters |
Volume | 133 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 12 Jul 2024 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
PubMed | 39073969 |
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