Cell Membranes offers a solid foundation for understanding the structure and function of biological membranes. The book explores the composition and dynamics of cell membranes―discussing the molecular and biological diversity of its lipid and protein components and how the combinatorial richness of both components explains the chemical, mechanical, and self-renewing properties of cell membranes. Cell Membranes is a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals. Part I. The Outer Limits Of Life : The Structure And Dynamics Of Cell Membranes. The Role Of Membranes In Cells And Organisms ; The Molecular Organization Of Cell Membranes ; The Structures Of Membrane Proteins ; The Biological Diversity Of Membrane Lipids ; The Shape Of Membranes And Their Transformations -- Part Ii. The Living Membrane : The Function Of Cell Membranes. Separation : Membranes As Surface And Interface ; Exchange : Membrane Crossings ; Integration : Membranes As Gatekeepers Of Information ; Metabolism : Growing Membranes, Sustaining Cells -- Appendix A: Amino Acids As Building Blocks Of Proteins -- Appendix B: Detergents And Micelles -- Appendix C: Strategies For High-resolution Structure Determination For Membrane Proteins. Lukas Buehler. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Dedication Preface Brief Table of Contents Detailed Contents PART I: THE OUTER LIMITS OF LIFE: THE STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS OF CELL MEMBRANES 1 The Role of Membranes in Cells and Organisms 2 The Molecular Organization of Cell Membranes 3 The Structure of Membrane Proteins 4 The Biological Diversity of Membrane Lipids 5 The Shape of Membranesand Their Transformations PART II: THE LIVING MEMBRANE: THE FUNCTION OF CELL MEMBRANES 6 Separation: Membranes as Surface and Interface 7 Exchange: Membrane Crossings 8 Integration: Membranesas Gatekeepers of Information 9 Metabolism: Growing Membranes, Sustaining Cells Appendix A: Amino Acids as Building Blocks of Proteins Appendix B: Detergents and Micelles Appendix C: Strategies for High-Resolution Structure Determination for Membrane Proteins Index Cell Membranes offers a solid foundation for understanding the structure and function of biological membranes. The book explores the composition and dynamics of cell membranes discussing the molecular and biological diversity of its lipid and protein components and how the combinatorial richness of both components explains the chemical, mechanical, and self-renewing properties of cell membranes. Cell Membranes is a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals. Offering a solid foundation for understanding the structure and function of biological membranes, this text explores the composition and dynamics of cell membranes. Among other topics, it discusses the molecular and biological diversity of their lipid and protein components, as well as how the combinatorial richness of both components explains the chemical, mechanical, and self-renewing properties of cell membranes
