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The area densities n 1 and n 2 of lipids belonging to a given leaflet as a function of a distance, ξ, from the membrane midplane. The range occupied by the longest and shortest lipids is shown above. a For the first minimum (lower) of free energy, x = 4 Å. b For the second minimum (higher) of free energy, x = −2.9 Å
