Permeability Of Biological Membranes

Author : Gaspar Banfalvi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319802712

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Permeability of Biological Membranes by Gaspar Banfalvi Pdf

This book deals with biological membranes, focuses on permeabilization and pays particular attention to reversible permeabilization to maintain the viability and physiological conditions of the cells. Selective permeability of biological membranes also known as semipermeability, partial permeability or differential permeability allows molecules to diffuse, pass by passive and active or by other types of transport processes mediated by proteins. The first chapter of the book deals with the composition of biological membranes, characterizes cellular membranes of prokaryotic, eukaryotic cells, membranes of cellular organelles and the function of biological membranes. The second chapter provides an overview of bilayer permeability, selectivity of permeabilization and cellular transport processes. Chapter 3 overviews different cell manipulations that aim to make cells permeable while maintaining not only the structural but also the functional integrity of cells. The last chapter deals with applications, particularly with reversible permeabilization to study macromolecular (DNA, RNA, poly-ADP ribose) biosynthetic processes, replication, gene expression, visualization of replicons, intermediates of chromosome condensation, genotoxic chromatin changes, upon treatment with heavy metals and different types of irradiation. The interdisciplinary aspects of the book contribute to the understanding of the structure of nucleic acids, replicative intermediates, Okazaki fragments, RNA primer mechanism, subphases of replication and repair synthesis, replicons, gene expression, chromosome condensation generated a wealth of information that will attract a wide readership. The natural audience engaged in DNA research, including genetics, cell and molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, pharmacy will find essential material in the book.

Author : Gaspar Banfalvi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319280981

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Permeability of Biological Membranes by Gaspar Banfalvi Pdf

This book deals with biological membranes, focuses on permeabilization and pays particular attention to reversible permeabilization to maintain the viability and physiological conditions of the cells. Selective permeability of biological membranes also known as semipermeability, partial permeability or differential permeability allows molecules to diffuse, pass by passive and active or by other types of transport processes mediated by proteins. The first chapter of the book deals with the composition of biological membranes, characterizes cellular membranes of prokaryotic, eukaryotic cells, membranes of cellular organelles and the function of biological membranes. The second chapter provides an overview of bilayer permeability, selectivity of permeabilization and cellular transport processes. Chapter 3 overviews different cell manipulations that aim to make cells permeable while maintaining not only the structural but also the functional integrity of cells. The last chapter deals with applications, particularly with reversible permeabilization to study macromolecular (DNA, RNA, poly-ADP ribose) biosynthetic processes, replication, gene expression, visualization of replicons, intermediates of chromosome condensation, genotoxic chromatin changes, upon treatment with heavy metals and different types of irradiation. The interdisciplinary aspects of the book contribute to the understanding of the structure of nucleic acids, replicative intermediates, Okazaki fragments, RNA primer mechanism, subphases of replication and repair synthesis, replicons, gene expression, chromosome condensation generated a wealth of information that will attract a wide readership. The natural audience engaged in DNA research, including genetics, cell and molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, pharmacy will find essential material in the book.

Author : Bruce Alberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Cytology
ISBN : 0815332181

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Molecular Biology of The Cell by Bruce Alberts Pdf

Author : William Stillwell
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080931289

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An Introduction to Biological Membranes by William Stillwell Pdf

An Introduction to Biological Membranes: From Bilayers to Rafts covers many aspects of membrane structure/function that bridges membrane biophysics and cell biology. Offering cohesive, foundational information, this publication is valuable for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and membranologists who seek a broad overview of membrane science. Brings together different facets of membrane research in a universally understandable manner Emphasis on the historical development of the field Topics include membrane sugars, membrane models, membrane isolation methods, and membrane transport.

Author : Eric Wong
Publisher : Axolotl Academic Publishing
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Biology
ISBN : 9780985226114

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Cells: Molecules and Mechanisms by Eric Wong Pdf

"Yet another cell and molecular biology book? At the very least, you would think that if I was going to write a textbook, I should write one in an area that really needs one instead of a subject that already has multiple excellent and definitive books. So, why write this book, then? First, it's a course that I have enjoyed teaching for many years, so I am very familiar with what a student really needs to take away from this class within the time constraints of a semester. Second, because it is a course that many students take, there is a greater opportunity to make an impact on more students' pocketbooks than if I were to start off writing a book for a highly specialized upper- level course. And finally, it was fun to research and write, and can be revised easily for inclusion as part of our next textbook, High School Biology."--Open Textbook Library.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1999-05-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080585191

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Membrane Permeability: 100 Years Since Ernest Overton by Anonim Pdf

Membrane permeability is fundamental to all cell biology and subcellular biology. The cell exists as a closed unit. Import and export depend upon a number of sophisticated mechanisms, such as active transport, endocytosis, exocytosis, and passive diffusion. These systems are critical for the normal housekeeping physiological functions. However, access to the cell is also taken advantage of by toxic microbes (such as cholera or ptomaine) and when designing drugs. Ernest Overton, one of the pioneers in lipid membrane research, put forward the first comprehensive theory of lipid membrane structure. His most quoted paper on the osmotic properties of cells laid the foundation for the modern concepts of membrane function, most notably important in anesthesia. This book is designed to celebrate the centennial anniversary (in the first chapter) of Overton's work. Subsequent chapters present readers with up-to-date concepts of membrane structure and function and the challenge they pose for new explorations. Provides an historical perspective of Overton's contributions to the theory of narcosis Presents an overview of each permeability mechanism, including active transport, endocytosis, exocytosis, and passive diffusion

Author : Liana Bolis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1970-01-01
Category : Cellules - Perméabilité - Congrès
ISBN : 0720440653

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Permeability and Function of Biological Membranes by Liana Bolis Pdf

Author : F. Kreuzer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468409611

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Biomembranes : Passive Permeability of Cell Membranes by F. Kreuzer Pdf

Author : E. Anibal Disalvo,Sidney A. Simon
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351425384

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Permeability and Stability of Lipid Bilayers by E. Anibal Disalvo,Sidney A. Simon Pdf

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.

Author : Ron Milo,Rob Phillips
Publisher : Garland Science
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317230694

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Cell Biology by the Numbers by Ron Milo,Rob Phillips Pdf

A Top 25 CHOICE 2016 Title, and recipient of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title (OAT) Award. How much energy is released in ATP hydrolysis? How many mRNAs are in a cell? How genetically similar are two random people? What is faster, transcription or translation?Cell Biology by the Numbers explores these questions and dozens of others provid

Author : Gheorghe Benga
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781351086103

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Water Transport and Biological Membranes by Gheorghe Benga Pdf

The main purpose of this book is to provide in-depth presentation of physical techniques for measuring water transport and their applications to a variety of biological membranes, from model membrane systems to cell membranes, and then from isolated cells to multicellular barrier systems, such as epithelia or even whole organisms. This survey of water transport in such a broad range of membrane systems will hopefully contribute to understanding of the structure-function relationships and molecular mechanisms of water permeation. Moreover, the description of various techniques, together with a review of literature will enable the readers to assess whether a technique would be useful in helping to solve his or her particular problem of research and will also expand their competence in these techniques. The book consists of two volumes.

Author : Hugh Davson,James Frederic Danielli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Cells
ISBN : CORNELL:31924003100942

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The Permeability of Natural Membranes by Hugh Davson,James Frederic Danielli Pdf

Author : E. Schoffeniels
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483149103

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Cellular Aspects of Membrane Permeability by E. Schoffeniels Pdf

Cellular Aspects of Membrane Permeability describes the state of knowledge on permeability problems and interprets experimental results within the framework of working hypotheses. The book discusses membrane permeability with some biochemical perspective presented to explain the origin and adaptations of animal life. The text explains the process and the driving forces affecting the permeability characteristics of the experimental object. It then discusses the distribution of ions and molecules between two phases separated by a living membrane. Then the text analyzes the chemical nature of the molecular architecture that causes such permeability characteristics. The book addresses the electrical potential profiles of epithelial tissues, and then discusses the conducting membranes. It also explains the relationships between inorganic ions, sugar, amino acids, fatty acids, and bioelectric potentials. The book also explains the physical nature of such chemical nature and structure of living membranes. The text then describes the structure of the cellular surface and the structural organization of the cell. The selection can prove useful for biologists, microbiologists, zoologists, and students and professors of biology and its related disciplines.

Author : D.C. Tosteson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642463754

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Transport Across Single Biological Membranes by D.C. Tosteson Pdf

This second Volume in the series on Membrane Transport in Biology contains a group of essays on transport across single biological membranes separating the inside and outside of cells or organelles. We have not attempted to include material on all types of plasma and intracellular membranes, but rather have emphasized structures which have been studied relatively thoroughly. Four chapters describe transport of different types of molecules and ions across the plasma membranes of mammalian red cells. Two essays concern the excitable membranes of nerve and muscle cells while the remaining four chapters treat transport across several types of intracellular membranes. Water makes up more than two-thirds of the mass of most living cells. The transport of water between the inside and outside of cells and organelles is important for the function of these structures. As a result of investigations in many laboratories over the past four decades, our picture of the water permea bility of the red cell membranes is rather detailed when compared to the water permeability of other biological membranes. In Chapter 1, R. I. Macey describes this picture and also considers the permeability of red cell membranes to non electrolytes, including metabolic substrates such as sugars, amino acids, purines and nucleosides.

Author : Thomas E. Andreoli,Darrell D. Fanestil,Joseph F. Hoffman,Stanley G. Schultz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461319436

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Membrane Physiology by Thomas E. Andreoli,Darrell D. Fanestil,Joseph F. Hoffman,Stanley G. Schultz Pdf

Membrane Physiology (Second Edition) is a soft-cover book containing portions of Physiology of Membrane Disorders (Second Edition). The parent volume contains six major sections. This text encompasses the first three sections: The Nature of Biological Membranes, Methods for Studying Membranes, and General Problems in Membrane Biology. We hope that this smaller volume will be helpful to individuals interested in general physiology and the methods for studying general physiology. THOMAS E. ANDREOLI JOSEPH F. HOFFMAN DARRELL D. FANESTIL STANLEY G. SCHULTZ vii Preface to the Second Edition The second edition of Physiology of Membrane Disorders represents an extensive revision and a considerable expansion of the first edition. Yet the purpose of the second edition is identical to that of its predecessor, namely, to provide a rational analysis of membrane transport processes in individual membranes, cells, tissues, and organs, which in tum serves as a frame of reference for rationalizing disorders in which derangements of membrane transport processes playa cardinal role in the clinical expression of disease. As in the first edition, this book is divided into a number of individual, but closely related, sections. Part V represents a new section where the problem of transport across epithelia is treated in some detail. Finally, Part VI, which analyzes clinical derangements, has been enlarged appreciably.