Emergent Chemical Behavior in Variable-Volume Protocells
Artificial protocellular compartments and lipid vesicles have been used as model systems to understand the origins and requirements for early cells, as well as to design encapsulated reactors for biotechnology. One prominent feature of vesicles is the semi-permeable nature of their membranes, able t...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-01-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/5/1/181 |