Lipid Bilayers Structure and Interactions

A general review of lipid bilayer structure and dynamics is given, including such current topics as the hydration of lipid bilayers, the superstructural behaviour of bilayers at different states of hydration and external conditions, the role and behaviour of lipid bilayers on fusion and rupture and the interaction of lipid bilayers with small organic molecules and additives and of protein lipid bilayer interactions. In addition, recent research on lipid interaction with proteins and other molecules in monolayers is reviewed, and the use of highly aligned samples under biologically relevant conditions and the benefits derived from such preparations are addressed. Finally, the latest approach in simulation of impurities within a lipid bilayer is introduced. This book will be a comprehensive review of the current state of biologically relevant model membrane systems which will become an indispensible reference for the "working biophysicist".

Summary

The report given will provide the reader with an up to date insight of the current state of the art in the field of lipid bilayer research and the important insights derived for the understanding of the complex and varied behaviour of biological membranes and its function. Furthemore, the book will be a good starting point for researchers exploring scientific endeavours other than their own.

Product details

• Authors: T. Gutberlet, J. Katsaras, Katsaras, T Gutberlet, J Katsaras
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 14.10.2010
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Biochemistry, biophysics
• EAN: 9783642087028
• ISBN: 978-3-642-08702-8
• Pages: 297
• Illustrations: XVII, 297 p.
• Dimensions (packing): 15.5 x 1.7 x 23.5 cm
• Weight (packing): 488 g
• Series: Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering; Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering
• Subjects: B, lipids, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cellular biology (cytology), Medical physics, Biophysics, Biological physics, Biological and Medical Physics, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Lipidology, Biomembran;Hydra;Peptide;X-ray;proteins;spectroscopy