Peptide-Lipid Interactions eBook

This volume contains a comprehensive overview of peptide-lipid interactions by leading researchers. The first part covers theoretical concepts, experimental considerations, and thermodynamics. The second part presents new results obtained through site-directed EPR, electron microscopy, NMR, isothermal calorimetry, and fluorescence quenching. The final part covers problems of biological interest, including signal transduction, membrane transport, fusion, and adhesion.Key Features* world-renowned experts* state-of-the-art experimental methods* monolayers, bilayers, biological membranes * theoretical aspects and computer simulations* rafts* synaptic transmission* membrane fusion* signal transduction