Fig. 4: LLPS droplet stabilization using living cell materials, chemical modulation and manipulation of out of equilibrium conditions. | Communications Chemistry

Fig. 4: LLPS droplet stabilization using living cell materials, chemical modulation and manipulation of out of equilibrium conditions.

From: Self-assembly of stabilized droplets from liquid–liquid phase separation for higher-order structures and functions

Fig. 4

a Coacervate stabilization using red blood cell (RBC) membrane fragments. Adapted with permission from Copyright © 2020, Nature Publishing Group53. b PEG/dextran LLPS droplet ATPS stabilization using living cells. Adapted with permission from Copyright © 2019, Frontiers Media S.A54. c Coacervate formation and stabilization using E. Coli and PA01 bacterial strains. Adapted with permission from Copyright © 2022, Nature Publishing Group56. d DNA-based protocells composed of dual barcode components with complementary pairs. Adapted with permission from Copyright © 2022, Nature Publishing Group60. e Coacervate stabilization via maintaining continuous non-equilibrium conditions inside rock pores. Adapted with permission from Copyright © 2022, Nature Publishing Group63. f Stabilization via continuous chemical fuelling of ATP to the coacervates. Adapted with permission from Copyright © 2021, Nature Publishing Group21.

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