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The physics of cell membranes.
- Source :
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Journal of biological physics [J Biol Phys] 2003 Dec; Vol. 29 (4), pp. 363-99. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- An overview is given of the fundamental physics underlying the self-assembly, molecular organisation and electrical properties of the membranes that envelop living cells. These ultra thin (∼ 6 nm) membranes act as a diffusion barrier between the cell interior (cytoplasm) and the external medium. They consist basically of a bi-molecular film of lipid molecules in which are embedded functional proteins that perform a variety of functions, including energy transduction, signalling, transport of ions (and othermolecules), etc. Some examples are also presented of the fascinating and socially and commercially important applications of membrane biophysics.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0092-0606
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of biological physics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23345856
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1027362704125