Dynamic and Sequential Protein Reconstitution on Negatively Curved Membranes by Giant Vesicles Fusion

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de Franceschi, Nicola | Alqabandi, Maryam | Weissenhorn, Winfried | Bassereau, Patricia

Edité par CCSD ; Bio-protocol LCC -

International audience. In vitro investigation of the interaction between proteins and positively curved membranes can be performed using a classic nanotube pulling method. However, characterizing protein interaction with negatively curved membranes still represents a formidable challenge. Here, we describe our recently developed approach based on laser-triggered Giant Unilamellar Vesicles (GUVs) fusion. Our protocol allows sequential addition of proteins to a negatively curved membrane, while at the same time controlling the buffer composition, lipid composition and membrane tension. Moreover, this method does not require a step of protein detachment, greatly simplifying the process of protein encapsulation over existing methods.

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