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  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • Vesicle formation and peptide selection are key in origin-of-life studies.
  • Evolution experiments have yielded functionalized vesicles with survival advantages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the structural basis for enhanced vesicle survival conferred by an octapeptide (KSPFPFAA).
  • To elucidate the molecular mechanisms of peptide-membrane interactions under acidic conditions.

Main Methods:

  • All-atom molecular dynamics simulations.
  • Studying the interaction of KSPFPFAA with an octadecanoic acid/octadecylamine (1:1) bilayer.
  • Analysis of structural changes and membrane dynamics under acidic conditions.

Main Results:

  • The octapeptide KSPFPFAA rapidly integrates into the vesicle membrane.
  • Specific interactions between the peptide and the lipid bilayer were identified.
  • Structural modifications contributing to improved vesicle stability were revealed.

Conclusions:

  • The identified octapeptide provides a significant survival advantage to vesicles.
  • Molecular dynamics simulations elucidate the mechanisms behind peptide-mediated vesicle stabilization.
  • This study offers insights into the interplay between peptides and lipid membranes in early biological systems.