BACKGROUND Cytoplasmic pH homeostasis in Escherichia coli includes numerous mechanisms involving pH-dependent catabolism and ion fluxes. An important contributor is transmembrane K+ flux, but the actual basis of K+ compensation for pH stress remains unclear. Osmoprotection could mediate the pH protection afforded by K+ and other osmolytes. METHODS AND PRINCIPAL FINDINGS The cytoplasmic pH of ...

To Sanni 5 CONTENTS ABBREVIATIONS 8 LIST OF ORIGINAL PUBLICATIONS 10 SUMMARY 11 1. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE 13 1.1. Biological membranes 13 Structure and composition 13 Dynamics and organization 13 1.2. Lipid dynamics 15 Intra-and intermolecular dynamics 15 Lateral pressure profile 16 Lipid bilayer as a permeability barrier 17 1.3. Membrane hydration 18 1.4. Membrane lateral heterogeneity 19 1....

British Journal of DermatologyVolume 184, Issue 3 p. e89-e89 Plain Language SummaryFree Access A study into how the skin retains its moisture levels First published: 05 March 2021 https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.19766AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions Use check box...