Unexpected Dynamics in Shape Fluctuations of Bilayer Vesicles
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چکیده
Fluid lipid bilayers are composed of two mono-molecular sheets held together by weak van der Waals forces. Except for viscous resistance, the monolayers are free to slide relative to one another giving rise to a "hidden" degree of freedom within the composite structure.
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