2019
DOI: 10.1042/bst20190576
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A protocell with fusion and division

Abstract: A protocell is a synthetic form of cellular life that is constructed from phospholipid vesicles and used to understand the emergence of life from a nonliving chemical network. To be considered ‘living’, a protocell should be capable of self-proliferation, which includes successive growth and division processes. The growth of protocells can be achieved via vesicle fusion approaches. In this review, we provide a brief overview of recent research on the formation of a protocell, fusion and division processes of t… Show more

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“…Fusion has been considered a feasible means of protocell growth, a step required for self‐proliferation. [ 5 ] In addition, the mechanical or osmotic stress on bilayer compartments can over time lead to the collapse of vesicular structures. [ 6 ]…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Fusion has been considered a feasible means of protocell growth, a step required for self‐proliferation. [ 5 ] In addition, the mechanical or osmotic stress on bilayer compartments can over time lead to the collapse of vesicular structures. [ 6 ]…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Since the growth process is slow, the compartments often do not reach sizes large enough to establish physical contact in a reasonable time frame, and remain too far apart for fusion. Fusion has been considered a feasible means of protocell growth, a step required for self-proliferation 5 . In addition, the mechanical or osmotic stress on bilayer compartments can over time lead to the collapse of vesicular structures 6 .…”
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confidence: 99%
“…They are simple cell‐like precursor structures, only containing essential elements. The reader is referred to a review by Xu et al [174] . which highlights recent research on the formation of protocells as well as perspectives on future developments in the field.…”
Section: Application Of Membrane Fusion Modelsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[171][172][173] They are simple cell-like precursor structures, only containing essential elements. The reader is referred to a review by Xu et al [174] which highlights recent research on the formation of protocells as well as perspectives on future developments in the field. The chemoton model, introduced in 1971 by the Hungarian theoretical biologist Tibor Gánti in his book "The Principles of Life", [175] is often used to describe minimal life, stating among other elements that selfproliferation and evolution are key for the long-term survival of organisms.…”
Section: Protocell Proliferation To Mimic Biological Cell Propertiesmentioning
confidence: 99%