Measuring Membrane Edge Tension from Vesicle Electroporation

Measuring Membrane Edge Tension from Vesicle Electroporation 

As demonstrated above, the edge tension is a sensitive parameter, which effectively characterizes the stability of pores in membranes. Compiling a database for the effect of various types of membrane inclusions will be useful for understanding the lifetime of pores in membranes with more complex compositions, which is important for achieving control over medical applications for drug and gene delivery in cells. 

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