Chloride Movements Across Cellular Membranes

Michael Pusch (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 0444528725 / ISBN 13: 9780444528728

Published by Elsevier BV, 2007

Chloride Movements Across Cellular Membranes | Michael Pusch (u. a.) | Buch | Einband - fest (Hardcover) | Englisch | 2007 | Elsevier BV | EAN 9780444528728 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. Seller Inventory # 132644631

Synopsis:

All living cells are surrounded by a lipidic membrane that isolates them from the often harsh environment. However, to take up nutrients, to excrete waste, and to communicate among each other, Nature has invented an incredibly diverse set of transmembrane transport proteins. Specialized transporters exist to shuttle electrically charged ions, positive cations like sodium or negative anions like chloride, across the membrane. In the recent years, tremendous progress has been made in the field of chloride transport. The present book presents the state of the art of this rapidly expanding and interest-gaining field of membrane transport. It is addressed at a broad medically, physiologically, biologically, and biophysically interested readership.

• Describes the state-of-the-art in anion transport research
• Written by leaders in the field
• Presents a timely discussion of this rapidly emerging and expanding field

From the Back Cover: Living cells are surrounded by a lipidic membrane that protects them from an often harsh external environment. Transmembrane transport proteins provide cells with the means to obtain nutrients, excrete waste, and communicate with other cells. These transporters specialize in shuttling electrically charged ions, such as sodium (positive cations) and chloride (negative anions), across the membrane. In the recent years, tremendous progress has been made in the field of chloride transport. This volume discusses the importance of newly discovered genes and unexpected physiological functions. The role of anion transporters and channels in human health and disease is underscored by the fact that many genetic disorders are caused by mutations in the genes coding for them. The expertly authored chapters present the state of the art in this rapidly expanding field of membrane transport.
This book is written for a wide readership of neuroscientists, membrane biophysicists, structural biologists, and biomedical researchers in a broad range of interests.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Chloride Movements Across Cellular Membranes
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu