Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces

Publications of Nico Fricke

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Journal Article (2)

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Journal Article

Dasgupta, R.; Miettinen, M. S.; Fricke, N.; Lipowsky, R.; Dimova, R.: The glycolipid GM1 reshapes asymmetric biomembranes and giant vesicles by curvature generation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 115 (22), pp. 5756 - 5761 (2018)

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Journal Article

Fricke, N.; Dimova, R.: GM1 softens POPC membranes and induces the formation of micron-sized domains. Biophysical Journal 111 (9), pp. 1935 - 1945 (2016)

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Conference Paper (1)

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Conference Paper

Fricke, N.; Dimova, R.: How GM1 Affects the Phase State and Mechanical Properties of Phospholipid Membranes. Biophysical Journal (Annual Meeting Abstracts) 108 (2), p. 18A - 18A (2015)

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Meeting Abstract (1)

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Meeting Abstract

Dimova, R.; Bhatia, T.; Dasgupta, R.; Fricke, N.; Agudo-Canalejo, J.; Lipowsky, R.: GM1 Softens the Membrane, Induces Domains and Causes Spontaneous Tubulation in Giant Vesicles. In Biophysical Journal, 112 (3), p. 42a. Cell Press, Cambridge, Mass. (2017)

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Thesis - PhD (1)

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Thesis - PhD

Fricke, N.: Eine Riesenvesikel-Studie zum Einfluss des Glycolipids G_M1 auf Phospholipid-Membranen. Dissertation, 117 pp., Universität Potsdam, Potsdam (2012)

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Original Publication

Ziliang Zhao, Vahid Satarifard, Reinhard Lipowsky, Rumiana Dimova

Membrane nanotubes transform into double-membrane sheets at condensate droplets

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA (2024)

Other Interesting Articles

Potsdam Science Day 2025

Potsdam Science Day 2025

May 20, 2025

Biomaterials Sustainable & Bioinspired Materials

We left the lab coat hanging for a day—but brought our lab equipment with us to meet more than 8,200 visitors. At our 10 stations, we showcased how we learn from nature to develop sustainable solutions—from dye- and pigment-free colors to bio-inspired materials for construction, medicine, and design.

To stick or not to stick:<br>a new understanding of condensates-membranes interactions

To stick or not to stick:
a new understanding of condensates-membranes interactions

March 24, 2025

Sustainable & Bioinspired Materials

Challenge: It's not just whether a membrane is in a "solid" or "liquid" state that matters—how tightly its molecules are packed also influences how protein-rich droplets (condensates) stick to it
Finding: More tightly packed membranes push away condensates, while loosely packed ones attract them
Impact: Understanding these interactions is key to grasping essential cellular functions and disease progression

<span><span><span><span><span>ComeInCell Launches:<br />A European Doctoral Network to Train the Next Generation of Cell Scientists</span></span></span></span></span><br />

ComeInCell Launches:
A European Doctoral Network to Train the Next Generation of Cell Scientists

November 01, 2024

Sustainable & Bioinspired Materials

Supported by the EU’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and the UK Guarantee Scheme, the 'Condensates at Membrane Scaffolds – Integrated Systems as Synthetic Cell Compartments’ doctoral network seeks 17 PhD candidates. This international and interdisciplinary program aims to train future biomedical and biotechnology researchers to explore cellular…

<span>Revealing Bacteria’s True Colors:</span><br /><span>Shimmering from Collective Patterns</span>

Revealing Bacteria’s True Colors:
Shimmering from Collective Patterns

July 12, 2024

Sustainable & Bioinspired Materials

Scientists can now predict structural colors in bacteria. By sequencing a wide range of bacterial DNA and developing an accurate predictive model, reseachers uncovered how bacteria organize themselves into specific patterns within colonies to interfere with light and create iridescence.Their findings hold great promise for sustainable, pigment-free color production.

Mina Aleksanyan and Agustín Mangiarotti recording the membrane response at the confocal microscope

With the Flick of a Switch: Shaping Cells with Light

April 08, 2024

Sustainable & Bioinspired Materials

Imagine switching on a light and being able to understand and control the inner dynamics of a cell. This is what the Dimova group has achieved: by shining lights of different colors on replicates of cells, they altered the interactions between cellular elements. Controlling these complex interactions enables us to deliver specific drugs directly into the cells.

When a membrane meets a droplet

When a membrane meets a droplet

May 22, 2023

Sustainable & Bioinspired Materials

Little is known yet about the interaction between these biomolecular condensate droplets and the membrane-bound organelles. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam developed synthetic membraneless organelles and visualized what happens when they meet a membrane.

Silvia Vignolini appointed as new and first female Director of MPICI

Silvia Vignolini appointed as new and first female Director of MPICI

December 14, 2022

Sustainable & Bioinspired Materials

Prof Silvia Vignolini, Ph.D. is establishing the new Department "Sustainable and Bio-inspired Materials". She is working at the interface of physics, chemistry, biology and materials science and perfectly complements the institute's profile of research on chemistry, materials and sustainability.