Chemical and Synthetic Approaches in Membrane Biology [Hardcover]

This practical volume brings together a broad range of topics related to membrane biology research with particular emphasis on novel approaches, technology platforms, and emerging tools in this area of study. Beginning with chapters pertaining to artificial or designer membrane mimetics that can be utilized for in vitro studies of membrane-lipid interactions, it then continues by covering the approaches and methodologies to directly investigate membrane protein structure, localization, and dynamics.  Written for the Springer Protocols Handbooks series, this collection focuses on in-depth, hands-on protocols from experts in the field. 

1. Lipid-Coated Gold Nanoparticles as Probes for Membrane Binding

            Desmond J. Hamilton, Yuheng Cai, Rupinder Kaur, Grant W. Marquart, Marilyn R. Mackiewicz, and Scott M. Reed

 

2. Delving into Lipid-Driven Endocytic Mechanisms Using Biomimetic Membranes

            Josef Madl, Sarah Villringer, and Winfried R?mer

 

3. Lipid Bilayer Patterns Fabrication by One-Photon Lithography

            M. Florencia S?nchez and Dolores C. Carrer

 

4. Approaches for Preparation and Biophysical CharacterizationlÓ/