Sheaf-theoretic representation of the proteolipid code
Molecular Networks
2026-01-01 v1 Biological Physics
Biomolecules
Abstract
Membrane particles such as proteins and lipids organize into zones that perform unique functions. Here, I introduce a topological and category-theoretic framework to represent particle and zone intra-scale interactions and inter-scale coupling. This involves carefully demarcating between different presheaf- or sheaf-assigned data levels to preserve functorial structure and account for particle and zone generalized poses. The framework can accommodate Hamiltonian mechanics, enabling dynamical modeling. This amounts to a versatile mathematical formalism for membrane structure and multiscale coupling.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2512.23784,
title = {Sheaf-theoretic representation of the proteolipid code},
author = {Troy A. Kervin},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2512.23784},
year = {2026}
}
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16 pages, 3 figures