Membranes

Describes the properties of cellular membranes and their relationship with fundamental biological processes. This book provides insight on the chemistry, structures, model systems, and techniques employed for studying membrane properties and processes. A major focus is on the prominence of membranes in diverse physiological processes and disease, as well as applications of membranes and biomimetic membrane systems in varied disciplines. The book aims to illuminate the significance and beauty of membrane science, and serve both as an entry point for scholars wishing to embark on membrane research, as well as scientists already working in the field.

Auteur

Raz Jelinek, Ben Gurion University, Beer Sheva, Israel.

Contenu

1. Molecular components and structure2. Biological and chemical functions3. Membrane-associated proteinsa. Transmembrane proteinsb. Ion channelsc. Receptors and transporters4. Membrane interactionsa. Antimicrobial peptidesb. Amyloid proteinsc. Viruses and viral proteinsd. Pharmaceutical compounds5. Biophysical studies of membranesa. Biomimetic membranes and membrane modelsb. Spectroscopic techniques for membrane analysisc. Microscopy and imaging6. Membranes and biomedicinea. Overcoming physiological membrane barriersb. Membrane targeting in pharmaceuticsc. Future directions7. Conclusions