Passive endocytosis in model protocells
S. J. Zhang, L. A. Lowe, P. Anees, Y. Krishnan, T. G. Fai, J. W. Szostak, A. Wang
This study shows that model protocells can perform a process similar to passive endocytosis, allowing rapid uptake and slow release of impermeable molecules, suggesting a possible mechanism for early nutrient acquisition before protein transporters evolved.
bioRxiv · Jan 7, 2023 · PreprintBiophysics