Correction: Pulling lipid tubes from supported bilayers unveils the underlying substrate contribution to the membrane...

Area of Science:

• Biophysics
• Materials Science
• Surface Chemistry

Background:

• Supported lipid bilayers are model systems for cell membranes.
• Membrane mechanics are influenced by lipid composition and substrate interactions.
• Understanding these mechanics is vital for biomaterials and nanotechnology.

Purpose of the Study:

• To correct and clarify the original study's findings.
• To accurately present the substrate's contribution to membrane mechanics.
• To ensure precise interpretation of lipid tube pulling experiments.

Main Methods:

• Correction of data analysis and interpretation.
• Re-evaluation of lipid tube pulling experiments.
• Refined modeling of membrane-substrate interactions.

Main Results:

• The substrate significantly influences the force required to pull lipid tubes.
• Specific substrate properties dictate the observed membrane deformation.
• Revised calculations confirm the substrate's dominant role in mechanics.

Conclusions:

• The substrate's contribution to supported membrane mechanics is critical.
• Accurate modeling requires explicit consideration of substrate properties.
• This correction enhances the understanding of lipid bilayer behavior at interfaces.