Handbook of Lipid Membranes: Molecular, Functional, and Materials Aspects

Handbook of Lipid Membranes: Molecular, Functional, and Materials Aspects, 1, 2021 is a comprehensive biology reference published by CRC Press. Description By Cyrus R. Safinya, Joachim O.

Key Features

- This handbook provides a unique overview of lipid membrane fundamentals and applications
- The fascinating world of lipids that harbor and govern so many biological functionalities are discussed within the context of membrane structures, interactions, and shape evolution
- Beyond the fundamentals in lipid science, this handbook focuses on how scientists are building bioinspired biomimetic systems for applications in medicine, cosmetics, and…
- Includes experimental and theoretical overviews on the role of lipids, with or without associated biomolecules, as structural components imparting distinct membrane shapes and…
- Covers the mechanisms of lipid-membrane curvature, by peptide and protein binding, and the roles of signalling lipids and the cytoskeleton in plasma membrane shape evolution
- Covers advanced X-ray and force measurement techniques
- Discusses applications in biomedicine, cosmetics, and nanotechnology, including lipid vectors in nucleic acid, drug delivery in dermal applications, and lipid-based sensors and…

Product Details

Publisher: CRC Press
Edition: 1
Published Year: 2021
Format: Publisher PDF
File Size: 42.6 MB
ISBN: 9781466555723