Unveiling the Molecular Dance: A Biophysical Approach to Protein-Membrane Interactions - Couverture souple

Mariyak

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3384258517 ISBN 13 : 9783384258519

Editeur : Tredition Gmbh, 2024

Synopsis

"Unveiling the Molecular Dance" isn't your typical biology textbook. It takes you on a captivating journey into the fascinating world of protein-membrane interactions, a critical dance that governs countless cellular functions. Using the lens of biophysics, the book explores the intricate choreography between proteins and the cell membrane, the barrier that separates the inner workings of a cell from its environment. Imagine proteins as dancers, some embedded within the membrane, others briefly interacting. The book unveils the forces behind this dance - how hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions on the proteins interact with the fatty acid chains and watery interior of the membrane. You'll discover how these interactions enable vital processes like nutrient transport, signal transduction, and energy production. "Unveiling the Molecular Dance" goes beyond basic concepts. It delves into the latest research, exploring the role of membrane fluidity and protein modifications in regulating these interactions. By understanding this dance, we gain insights into cellular health and disease.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Tredition Gmbh
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3384258517
• ISBN 13: 9783384258519
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 158
• Coordonnées du fabricant: tredition GmbH; gpsr@tredition.com; ; Heinz-Beusen-Stieg 5; Ahrensburg; 22926; Allemagne