Polymer membranes/biomembranes /
The multicomponent nature ofbiological membranes and their intra- and extracellar interactions make direct investigations on the membrane structure and processes nearly impossible. Clearly, a better understanding of the membrane properties and the mechanisms determining membrane protein functions is...
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| Aineistotyyppi: | E-kirja |
| Kieli: | English |
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Berlin :
Springer,
©2010.
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| Sarja: | Advances in polymer science ;
224. |
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| Yhteenveto: | The multicomponent nature ofbiological membranes and their intra- and extracellar interactions make direct investigations on the membrane structure and processes nearly impossible. Clearly, a better understanding of the membrane properties and the mechanisms determining membrane protein functions is crucial to the imp- mentation of biosensors, bioreactors and novel platforms for medical therapy. For this reason, the interest in model systems suitable for the construction and study of complex lipid/protein membrane architectures has increased steadily over the years. The classical portfolio of model membranes used for biophysical and - terfacial studies of lipid (bi)layers and lipid/protein composites includes Langmuir monolayers assembled at the water/air interface, (uni- and multi-lamellar) vesicles in bulk (liposomal) dispersion, bimolecular lipid membranes (BLMs), and various types of solid-supported membranes. All these have specific advantages but also suffer from serious drawbacks that limit their technical applications. Polymer membranes comprised of entirely synthetic or hybrid (synthetic polymer/biopolymer) block copolymers appeared to be an attractive alternative to the lipid-based models. Generally, the synthetic block copolymer membranes are thicker and more stable and the versatility of polymer chemistry allows the adoption of relevant properties for a wide range of applications. This volume provides a vast overview of the physico-chemical and synthetic aspects of artificial membranes. Numerous membrane models are described, including their properties (i. e. swelling, drying, lateral mobility, stability, electrical conductivity, etc. ), advantages, and drawbacks. The potential applications of these models are discussed and supported by real examples. Chapter 1 summarizes methods for the stabilization of artificial lipid membranes. |
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| Ulkoasu: | x, 238 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 3642104789 9783642104787 9783642104794 3642104797 |
| ISSN: | 0065-3195 ; |