cryoEM and X-ray microscopy
We will visualize materials’ bioresponses across scales (from millimeter to Ångstrom) using cutting-edge microscopy method, i.e., cryo-EM and X-ray microscopy. We will focus on developing methods for structural analysis of chemical synthesis products, novel catalysts and their complexes focusing proteopolymersimitating membrane fusion. The integration of microscopy techniques from ZIK HALOmem and the Bethge-Center for Micro-Characterization will visually capture the structure and communication and adaptation of (bio)matter.
Prof. Dr. Ralf B. Wehrspohn
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Kastritis
Publications
Marušič, N.; Otrin, L.; Rauchhaus, J.; Zhao, Z.; Kyrilis, F. L.; Hamdi, F.; Kastritis, P. L.; Dimova, R.; Ivanov, I.; Sundmacher, K. Increased efficiency of charge-mediated fusion in polymer/lipid hybrid membranes. Proc NatlAcad Sci U S A. 2022 119 (20):e2122468119. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2122468119
Collaborative research centers / Network
Patents / Awards
Horizon Europe (GA: 1010866665), Kastritis PL „ERA Chair Holder to establish theelectron cryo-microscopy analysis of cellular and artificial nanomachines“.