Recent research has focused on understanding the mechanisms of lipoprotein sorting and trafficking, which are vital for maintaining the integrity and functionality of the bacterial membrane.

Atherosclerosis is the primary cause of cardiovascular disease, and the risk for atherosclerosis is inversely proportional to circulating levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.

More information: Sebastian Pöhl et al, An outer membrane porin-lipoprotein complex modulates elongasome movement to establish cell curvature in Rhodospirillum rubrum, Nature Communications (2024).

High cholesterol levels lead to plaque formation in arteries that restrict blood and oxygen flow. Familial ...