The interviewee: Dr. Raya Sorkin, School of Chemistry in the Faculty of Exact Sciences. As part of the Tel Aviv 360 podcast of Tel Aviv University (Hebrew only)
Another episode in the podcast series on "Chemistry". The chapter deals with cell membranes. The same membrane that surrounds all cells in all living things. Many physiological processes are characterized by dramatic changes in cell membranes. In the podcast before you, we will talk about the effect of the curvature and surface tension of the cell membrane on the activity of proteins related to fertilization, communication between cells, and infection by viruses.
Understanding the role of these proteins, and how their activity is controlled, can contribute in the long term to the development of new fertility treatments, non-hormonal contraceptives, and antiviral drugs. We asked Dr. Raya Sorkin, School of Chemistry in the Faculty of Exact Sciences, what exactly is a membrane and what are its characteristics? What happens when there is a process of membrane fusion? (which occurs during the passage of signals in the brain, fertilization processes and communication between cells). And also about the special model They use a laboratory led by her that simulates a cell membrane (membrane) with curvature, with the help of which the effect of the shape of the membrane on the location of proteins is studied and cell membrane fusion processes.
Listen to another episode of the "Tel Aviv 360" podcast series hosted by Vared Levkovitz
