Some structures are held together by hydrophobic interactions. If those interactions were to break down, say for example the pressure exceeded the upper limit for the hydrophobic interactions that held the phospholipid bilayer together, would the structure be able to regain it's shape and functionality if the pressure decreased?

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Some structures are held together by hydrophobic interactions. If those interactions were to break down, say for example the pressure exceeded the upper limit for the hydrophobic interactions that held the phospholipid bilayer together, would the structure be able to regain it's shape and functionality if the pressure decreased? 

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