Rotation of the c‐Ring Promotes the Curvature Sorting of Monomeric ATP Synthases (Adv. Sci. 31/2023)

Monomeric ATP Synthases Monomeric ATP synthases exhibit a preference for curved lipid filaments. The curvature‐seeking behavior relies on the membrane‐mediated attractive interaction between rotating ATP synthases. As a result, conic‐like transient dimers produce a dynamic coupling between protein shape and membrane curvature. The observed active curvature sorting suggests a new role for the rotational movement ATP synthases and their dynamic self‐assembly. More details can be found in article number 2301606 by Víctor G. Almendro‐Vedia, Iván López‐Montero, and co‐workers. [Image: see text]