Bidirectional FtsZ filament treadmilling transforms lipid membranes via torsional stress
D. A. Ramirez-Diaz, A. Merino-Salomon, F. Meyer, M. Heymann, G. Rivas, M. Bramkamp, P. Schwille
This study shows FtsZ filaments generate forces via bidirectional treadmilling, causing lipid membrane deformation and constriction in vitro.
bioRxiv · Jun 12, 2020 · PreprintBiophysics