Molecular Organization and Function of Cellular Membranes

By Roland Wedlich-Soldner

"Molecular Organization and Function of Cellular Membranes" brings together and explores a wide range of conceptual models and methodological approaches in membrane organization research. In addition to covering basic information on lipids, membrane proteins, and their interplay, the book also explains physical concepts of membrane organization such as phase separation, lateral profiles, and criticality in terms clearly understandable to a general audience with a biology background. Chapters highligh recent technological advancements in fluorescence imaging, mass spectrometry and micro-patterning which offer new insights and opportunities for future research, and the book concludes with a discussion of the functional implications of lateral membrane organization in various important biological processes such as cell polarization, signal transduction or cell-cell communication. Focused on conceptual advances and the value of mathematical models in furthering our understanding of cellular organization, "Molecular Organization and Function of Cellular Membranes" will be a useful resource for researchers in cell biology, biophysics and biochemistry.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 111864476X
• ISBN13: 9781118644768
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.6" x 7.4"