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Ultradonut topology of the nuclear envelope
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Torbati M
; Lele TP
; Agrawal A
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
2016[Oct]; 113
(40
): 11094-11099
PMID27647910
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The nuclear envelope is a unique topological structure formed by lipid membranes
in eukaryotic cells. Unlike other membrane structures, the nuclear envelope
comprises two concentric membrane shells fused at numerous sites with
toroid-shaped pores that impart a "geometric" genus on the order of thousands.
Despite the intriguing architecture and vital biological functions of the nuclear
membranes, how they achieve and maintain such a unique arrangement remains
unknown. Here, we used the theory of elasticity and differential geometry to
analyze the equilibrium shape and stability of this structure. Our results show
that modest in- and out-of-plane stresses present in the membranes not only can
define the pore geometry, but also provide a mechanism for destabilizing
membranes beyond a critical size and set the stage for the formation of new
pores. Our results suggest a mechanism wherein nanoscale buckling instabilities
can define the global topology of a nuclear envelope-like structure.