Physics, mathematics and chemistry all play a vital role in understanding thetrue nature and functioning of biological membranes, key elements of living processes. Besides simple spectroscopic observations and electrical measurements of membranes we address in this book the phenomena of coexistence and independent existence of different membrane components using various theoretical approaches. This treatment will be helpful for readers who want to understand biological processes by applying both simple observations and fundamental scientific analysis. It provides a deep understanding of the causes and effects of processes inside membranes, and will thus eventually open new doors for high-level pharmaceutical approaches towards fighting membrane- and cell-related diseases. INDICE: Structure of Membranes.- Lipid in Membranes.- Membrane Proteins.- Membrane as a transporter, Ion Channels and Membrane Pump.- Lipid Membrane Protein Coupling.- Nanotechnology in Membranes.- Infectious Diseases and MembraneProperties.- Membrane Protein and Cancer.- Membrane Research, Current and Future Trends.
- ISBN: 978-3-642-16104-9
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés