Membrane Spectroscopy

Author : E. Grell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642815375
Total Pages : 509 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Membrane Spectroscopy written by E. Grell and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last 10 years have seen an enormous growth in our understanding of the molecular organisation of biological membranes. Experimental methods have been devised to meas ure the translational and rotational mobility of lipids and proteins, thereby furnishing a quantitative basis for the concept of membrane fluidity. Likewise, the asymmetry of bi layer membranes as evidenced by the asymmetric insertion of proteins and lipids has been put on firm experimental ground. At higher molecular resolution it has been possible to provide a detailed pi2ture of the molecular conformation and dynamics of lipids and, to some extent, even of small peptides embedded in a bilayer matrix. Many of these achieve ments would not have been possible without the application of modem spectroscopic methods. Since these techniques are scattered in a variety of specialized textbooks the present monograph attempts to describe the key spectroscopic methods employed in present-day membrane research at an intermediate level. There is no question that the elusive detailed structure of the biological membrane demands a multiplicity of experi mental approaches and that no single spectroscopic method can cover the full range of physical phenomena encountered in a membrane. Much confusion in the literature has arisen by undue generalizations without considering the frequency range or other limi tations of the methods employed. It is to be hoped that the present monograph with its comprehensive description of most modem spectroscopic techniques, will contribute to- .

Author : Marcus A. Hemminga
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387493670
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ESR Spectroscopy in Membrane Biophysics written by Marcus A. Hemminga and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-08-14 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting from a comprehensive quantum mechanical description, this book introduces the optical (IR, Raman, UV/Vis, CD, fluorescence and laser spectroscopy) and magnetic resonance (1D and 2D-NMR, ESR) techniques. The book offers a timely review of the increasing interest in using spin-label ESR as an alternative structural technique for NMR or X-ray diffraction. Future aspects are treated as well, but only as an illustration of the progress of ESR in this field.

Author : Nidal Hilal
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0444637915
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Membrane Characterization written by Nidal Hilal and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-02-18 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Membrane Characterization provides a valuable source of information on how membranes are characterized, an extremely limited field that is confined to only brief descriptions in various technical papers available online. For the first time, readers will be able to understand the importance of membrane characterization, the techniques required, and the fundamental theory behind them. This book focuses on characterization techniques that are normally used for membranes prepared from polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials. Features specific details on many membrane characterization techniques for various membrane materials of industrial and academic interest Contains examples of international best practice techniques for the evaluation of several membrane parameters, including pore size, charge, and fouling Discusses various membrane models more suitable to a specific application Provides examples of ab initio calculations for the design, optimization, and scale-up of processes based on characterization data

Author : Marcus A. Hemminga
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387250662
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ESR Spectroscopy in Membrane Biophysics written by Marcus A. Hemminga and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-02-13 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting from a comprehensive quantum mechanical description, this book introduces the optical (IR, Raman, UV/Vis, CD, fluorescence and laser spectroscopy) and magnetic resonance (1D and 2D-NMR, ESR) techniques. The book offers a timely review of the increasing interest in using spin-label ESR as an alternative structural technique for NMR or X-ray diffraction. Future aspects are treated as well, but only as an illustration of the progress of ESR in this field.

Author : Leslie M. Loew
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 135109369X
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spectroscopic Membrane Probes written by Leslie M. Loew and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The optical spectra of molecular membrane probes can be interpreted terms of the structure, dynamics, and the physiological state of the membrane. The general picture we have of membranes and of the properties of the proteins imbedded in them, has, arguably, emerged directly from probe studies over the last 20 years. This work is designed to make these techniques accessible to a broad audience of cell biologist. The techniques discussed revolve primarily around the fluorescence of membrane probes, but applications of light absorption and Raman scattering are included. In addition to reviews of the major applications, most chapters include information on required apparatus, experimental design, data analysis, and potential pitfalls.

Author : Alex M. Dopico
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1588296628
Total Pages : 1265 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Methods in Membrane Lipids written by Alex M. Dopico and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-08-30 with total page 1265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a compendium of methodologies for the study of membrane lipids, varying from traditional lab bench experimentation to computer simulation and theoretical models. The volume provides a comprehensive set of techniques for studying membrane lipids with a strong biophysical emphasis. It compares the various available techniques including the pros and cons as seen by the experts.

Author : Robert Brasseur
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000694585
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book AMolecular Description of Biological Membrane Components by Computer Aided Conformational Analysis written by Robert Brasseur and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-07-18 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1990, the goal of these two volumes is to help fill the gap between theory and experiment in membrane science. Those involved with biochemistry, biophysics, pharmacology, and biology will find these volumes interesting and informative.

Author : E. Anibal Disalvo
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319190601
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Membrane Hydration written by E. Anibal Disalvo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the importance of water in determining the structure, stability and responsive behavior of biological membranes. Water confers to lipid membranes unique features in terms of surface and mechanical properties. The analysis of the hydration forces, plasticiser effects, controlled hydration, formation of microdomains of confined water suggests that water is an active constituent in a water-lipid system. The chapters describe water organization at the lipid membrane–water interphase, the water penetration, the long range water structure in the presence of lipid membranes by means of X-ray and neutron scattering, general polarization, fluorescent probes, ATR-FTIR and near infrared spectroscopies, piezo electric methods, computer simulation and surface thermodynamics. Permeation, percolation, osmotic stress, polarization, protrusion, sorption, hydrophobicity, density fluctuations are treated in detail in self-assembled bilayers. Studies in lipid monolayers show the correlation of surface pressure with water activity and its role in peptide and enzyme interactions. The book concludes with a discussion on anhydrobiosis and the effect of water replacement in microdomains and its consequence for cell function. New definitions of lipid/water interphases consider water not only as a structural-making solvent but as a mediator in signalling metabolic activity, modulating protein insertion and enzymatic activity, triggering oscillatory reactions and functioning of membrane bound receptors. Since these effects occur at the molecular level, membrane hydration appears fundamental to understand the behavior of nano systems and confined environments mimicking biological systems. These insights in structural, thermodynamical and mechanical water properties give a base for new paradigms in membrane structure and function for those interested in biophysics, physical chemistry, biology, bio and nano medicine, biochemistry, biotechnology and nano sciences searching for biotechnological inputs in human health, food industry, plant growing and energy conversion.

Author : Francis M. Mirabella
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824787301
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Internal Reflection Spectroscopy written by Francis M. Mirabella and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1992-10-30 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents coverage of internal reflection spectroscopy (IRS) and its applications to polymer, semiconductor, biological, electrochemical and membrane research. It describes the theory and procedures and identifies the spectral regions, from materials characterization to process monitoring.

Author : D.F. Hoelzl Wallach
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 364286662X
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evolving Strategies and Tactics in Membrane Research written by D.F. Hoelzl Wallach and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RichardJ. Winzler died ofa heart attack on September 28, 1972. He was a versatile, internationally renowned biochemist, gifted with bound less energy and a great breadth of view. After early work on respiratory enzymes, he developed a lifelong in te rest in complex carbohydrates and, particularly, glycoproteins. He early recognized the important role of the latter substances in membrane function and developed the now widely accepted model for the structure of major erythrocyte membrane glyco pro teins. He expanded this model to include the possible general roles of membrane glycoproteins in specific membrane functions, particularly cell recognition phenomena. Richard Winzler possessed a broad and critical perception of the ftux of biomedical progress. He thus appreciated very early that general recognition of the complexity of membrane-associated phenomena would foster a new, rapidly expanding, interdisciplinary membrane technology. He also recognized the need for means to bridge the communication barriers inevitably genera ted by such an evolution, and this conviction largely stimulated us to write this book. Membrane technology is a vast field and we cannot treat all its aspects. Instead, we concentrate on those areas that, in our view, have evolved most rapidly. In this, we pay primary but not exclusive attention to the plasma membrane, but where relevant, consider other biomem branes and diverse model systems. Moreover, we focus on animal cells, but include information derived from microbial and artificial membranes where germane.