Mechanism first explanation of how the plasma membrane potential controls immune responses
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RF Safe
Nov 4, 2025
An RF Safe article argues that plasma membrane potential (Vm) is a key control variable for immune cell behavior by shaping ion driving forces, especially Ca2+ influx through CRAC channels and K+ channel–mediated hyperpolarization. It describes proposed links between Vm-regulated ion flux and downstream immune…
Molecular dynamics study of response of liquid N,N-dimethylformamide to externally applied electric field using a polarizable force field.
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RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2014
This molecular dynamics simulation study examined liquid N,N-dimethylformamide exposed to uniform external electric fields from 0.001 to 1 V/nm using an extended AMOEBA polarizable force field. The authors report that fields above 0.01 V/nm significantly altered the liquid’s structure and a range of molecular and…
Effects of chain stiffness and salt concentration on responses of polyelectrolyte brushes under external electric field.
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RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2011
This paper reports molecular dynamics simulations of polyelectrolyte brushes subjected to external electric fields, focusing on how chain stiffness and salt concentration affect responses. The simulations suggest higher salt concentrations strengthen an induced opposing field from ion redistribution, which resists…
Quantitative determination of domain distribution in SrTiO3-competing effects of applied electric field and mechanical stress.
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RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2010
This neutron diffraction study quantifies how tetragonal structural domains in SrTiO3 redistribute below 105 K under external electric fields and uniaxial mechanical stress. The authors report that electric field and stress act competitively, and that applying both produces complex domain redistribution. The results…