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Lieferstatus:	Auf Bestellung (Lieferzeit unbekannt)
Veröffentlichung:	März 2012
Genre:	Naturwissensch., Medizin, Technik
	biochemistry / Biochemistry, general / Biomaterials / biotechnology / C / Chemistry and Materials Science / Life Sciences / Lipidology / lipids / Materials science / Pharmacy / Pharmacy / dispensing / Polymer Sciences / polymers
ISBN:	9783642261954
EAN-Code:	9783642261954
Verlag:	Springer Nature EN
Einband:	Kartoniert
Sprache:	English
Serie:	#224 - Advances in Polymer Science
Dimensionen:	H 235 mm / B 155 mm / D
Gewicht:	391 gr
Seiten:	238
Illustration:	XII, 238 p. 124 illus., 47 illus. in color., schwarz-weiss Illustrationen, farbige Illustrationen
Zus. Info:	Previously published in hardcover
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Themulticomponentnatureofbiologicalmembranesandtheirintra- andextracel- lar interactions make direct investigations on the membrane structure and processes nearly impossible. Clearly, a better understanding of the membrane properties and the mechanisms determining membrane protein functions is crucial to the imp- mentation of biosensors, bioreactors and novel platforms for medical therapy. For this reason, the interest in model systems suitable for the construction and study of complex lipid/protein membrane architectures has increased steadily over the years. The classical portfolio of model membranes used for biophysical and - terfacial studies of lipid (bi)layers and lipid/protein composites includes Langmuir monolayers assembled at the water/air interface, (uni- and multi-lamellar) vesicles in bulk (liposomal) dispersion, bimolecular lipid membranes (BLMs), and various types of solid-supported membranes. All these have speci?c advantages but also suffer from serious drawbacksthat limit their technical applications. Polymer m- branes comprised of entirely synthetic or hybrid (synthetic polymer/biopolymer) block copolymersappeared to be an attractive alternative to the lipid-based models. Generally, the synthetic block copolymer membranes are thicker and more stable and the versatility of polymer chemistry allows the adoption of relevant properties for a wide range of applications. This volume provides a vast overview of the physico-chemical and synthetic - pectsofarti?cial membranes. Numerousmembranemodelsaredescribed,including their properties(i. e. swelling, drying,lateral mobility,stability, electrical conduct- ity, etc. ), advantages, and drawbacks. The potential applications of these models are discussed and supported by real examples. Chapter 1 summarizesmethodsfor the stabilizationof arti?cial lipid membranes.