The more the merrier: effects of macromolecular crowding on the structure and dynamics of biological membranes

Proteins are essential and abundant components of cellular membranes. Being densely packed within the limited surface area, proteins fulfil essential tasks for life, which include transport, signalling and maintenance of cellular homeostasis. The high protein density promotes nonspecific interactions, which affect the dynamics of the membrane‐associated processes, but also contribute to higher levels of membrane organization. Here, we provide a...