Membrane structural biology
Subtitle: with biochemical and biophysical foundations
By: Mary Luckey.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 332
ISBN-13: 9780521856553
Subjects: Membranes (Biology); Membrane lipids; Membrane proteins; Cell Membrane -- physiology; Membrane Lipids -- physiology; Membrane Proteins -- physiology
Description: Brings together a physicochemical analysis of the membrane with the latest structural biology on membrane lipids and proteins to offer an exciting portrayal of biomembranes. The structure, function and biogenesis of membrane lipids and proteins are examined, bioinformatics and computational approaches to membrane components are introduced, and the high-resolution structures that are giving new insights into the vital roles membranes play are discussed. The many correlations between membrane research and human health are discussed and key themes for future work in this area are identified.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The diversity of membrane lipids; title: Tools for studying membrane components : detergents and model systems; title: Proteins in or at the bilayer; title: Bundles and barrels; title: Functions and families; title: Protein folding and biogenesis; title: Diffraction and simulation; title: Membrane enzymes and transducers; title: Transporters and channels; title: Membrane protein complexes as nanomachines; title: Key themes and future directions.