SNARE-mediated vesicle fusion

Two bilayers, ~1 ms, four helices doing mechanical work. Drag to orbit, hover for names, tap any part for its card.

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Readout

Each fully zippered SNAREpin delivers ~35 k_BT; the hydration/bending barrier between two bilayers is ~50–100 k_BT. Hence 1–3 pins minimum — and why the clamp has to be so good.

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