Permeability and Stability of Lipid Bilayers

Permeability and Stability of Lipid Bilayers
Author: E. Anibal Disalvo
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2017-12-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351425382

This book presents a comprehensive and coherent picture of how molecules diffuse across a liquid that is, on average, only two molecules thick. It begins by characterizing bilayers structurally, using X-ray diffraction, and then mechanically by measuring elastic moduli and mechanisms of failure. Emphasis is placed on the stability and mechanical properties of plant membranes that are subject to very large osmotic and thermal stresses. Using this information, the transport of molecules of increasing complexity across bilayers is analyzed.

Lipid Bilayers and Biological Membranes

Lipid Bilayers and Biological Membranes
Author: George Eisenman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 568
Release: 1975
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Structure and dynamic properties of ionspecific antibiotics; The kinetics of carrier-mediated ion permeation in lipd bilayers and its theoretical interpretation; The action of uncouplers on lipid bilayer membranes; Ionic selectivity of Na and K channels of nerve membranes; Potassium pores of nerve and muscle membranes; Ca-dependent action potential; Cation permeation mechanisms and cation selectivity in tight junctions of callbladder epithelium.

Planar Lipid Bilayers (BLM's) and Their Applications

Planar Lipid Bilayers (BLM's) and Their Applications
Author: H.T. Tien †
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 1045
Release: 2003-02-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080539033

The lipid bilayer is the most basic structural element of cell membranes. A wide range of topics are covered in this volume, from the origin of the lipid bilayer concept, to current applications and experimental techniques. Each chapter in this volume is self-contained and describes a group's research, providing detailed methodology and key references useful for researchers. Lipid bilayer research is of great interest to many because of it's interdisciplinary nature.·Provides an overview of decades of research on the lipid bilayer·38 contributed chapters, by leading scientists, cover a wide range of topics in one authoritative volume·Book coincides with 40th anniversary of BLM

Lipid Bilayers

Lipid Bilayers
Author: M. Ashrafuzzaman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2019-11-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781536163926

The book âLipid Bilayers: Properties, Behavior and Interactions' provides a broad overview of an important biological system âcell membrane'. The cell is the powerhouse where processes of life are controlled. Cell membranes consist of lipid bilayers that make biological boundaries. The bilayer participates in determining most of the cell-based uptakes of materials, exchanging of information between both sides and ensuring helping vital biological processes to continue. We have focused specifically on an understanding of various aspects of lipid membrane bilayers. The book is focused on a detailed description of the diverse mechanisms and phenomena associated with membranes. Lipid bilayers exist in various parts of the cell, namely, across the plasma membrane, mitochondrial membrane, and nuclear membrane. While exploring lipid bilayers we shall, therefore, need to consider structures and functions of various sections of biological cells. Besides spectroscopic observations and electrical measurements of membrane bilayers, we address here the phenomena of coexistence and independent existence of different membrane components using various theoretical and experimental methodologies popularly used in biology, physics, mathematics, chemistry, biomedical engineering, and general medical sciences. The focus has been made on explaining diverse mechanisms that play crucial roles in molecular level in the construction of lipid bilayers and maintaining the relevant biological functions. This book will be helpful for readers who want to understand biological processes by applying both simple observations and fundamental scientific analysis. It provides a deep understanding of the causes and effects of molecular processes inside lipid bilayer membranes. A group of eminent scientists from around the globe contributed chapters focusing on different aspects. Each chapter may be found to present an individual topic and elaborate on a specific problem. But the chapters altogether have covered most of the basic aspects relevant to the title of the book. The book will be a vital reference for scientific understanding of lipid bilayers.

Membrane Biophysics: As Viewed from Experimental Bilayer Lipid Membranes

Membrane Biophysics: As Viewed from Experimental Bilayer Lipid Membranes
Author: H.T. Tien †
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 651
Release: 2000-01-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080536166

This book summarizes the current status of research on bilayer lipid membranes (planar lipid bilayers and spherical liposomes). In addition to describing the properties of lipid bilayers and examining biomembrane phenomena, the book has two other objectives. The first is to present practical methods for the formation and study of lipid bilayers with either aqueous or metal-lipid bilayer interfaces. The second aim is to treat planar lipid bilayers as a new type of interfacial adsorption phenomena. The first nine chapters cover properties of biomembranes, basic principles of membrane biophysics, transport, electrochemistry, physiology, bioenergetics, and photobiology. Chapter 10 presents the following topics: lipid bilayers in medicine, supported lipid bilayers as sensors, a short discussion of liposomes, and solar energy transduction via semiconductor septum photovoltaic cells based on natural photosynthesis.

Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes

Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes
Author: A. Leitmannova Liu
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2006-04-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080461999

The lipid bilayer is central to life, as all living organisms possess a lipid bilayer structure, thereby underlying the lipid bilayer principle of biomembranes. The lipid bilayer principle and its applications are the main theme of this new book series.This new series on bilayer lipid membranes (BLMs and liposomes) include invited chapters on a broad range of topics, from theoretical investigations, specific studies, experimental methods, to practical applications. Written for newcomers, experienced scientists, and those who are not familiar with these specific research areas, the Series covers all aspects of lipid bilayer investigations, both fundamental and applied.* Covers a broad range of topics ranging from theoretical research, specific studies, experimental methods, to practical applications* Authoritative timely reviews by experts in this field* Indispensable source of information for new scientists