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  • Biophysics
  • Biochemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) is a fundamental cellular process.
  • Understanding LLPS is key for disease treatment and biomimetic material development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review in vitro reconstructions of biomolecule-based coacervates.
  • To explore the link between functional components, droplet properties, and biological functions.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on in vitro coacervate reconstruction.
  • Analysis of weak, multivalent interactions driving coacervate formation.
  • Discussion of how interaction strengths influence droplet properties (e.g., electability, phase state).

Main Results:

  • Coacervates form via specific interactions that dictate their physical characteristics.
  • Droplet properties modulate the behavior of encapsulated functional components.
  • Coacervates have significant physiological and pathological implications.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to elucidate molecular mechanisms of LLPS.
  • Developing complex, integrated, and intelligent biomolecular coacervate models is essential.
  • Progress requires a deeper understanding of structure-function relationships in coacervates.