Advances in Membrane Proteins

Description

The book summarizes advances in biochemical and biophysical property of membrane proteins as well as their applications in biomedicine. It is organised into 2 themed parts. This part focuses on mass processing and transportation and provides deep and comprehensive information on specific groups of membrane proteins including channels and transporters, nuclear and cytoplasmic membrane proteins, and membrane embedded enzymes. Their structures, functions, related diseases as well as their roles in drug discovery are fully discussed. Interesting topics cover fundamental concepts, latest progress and critical puzzles yet to be solved. This work will appeal to a wide readership within the membrane structural and functional biology field. Junior scientists could use it to fast track into the field. Advanced scientists will find it helpful to gain a broader view of the field beyond their area of specialization. Front Matter ....Pages i-v Membrane As the Barrier of Life (Yu Cao, Ying Xia)....Pages 1-16 Ion Channels (Xiaowei Hou)....Pages 17-45 Membrane Asymmetry and Phospholipid Translocases in Eukaryotic Cells (Jianjun Fan, Xiaodong Wang, Ziyi Sun, Xiaoming Zhou)....Pages 47-76 Membrane Phospholipid Biosynthesis in Bacteria (Yannan Tang, Hao Xia, Dianfan Li)....Pages 77-119 Transport and Communication Across the Nuclear Envelope (Jing Huang)....Pages 121-145 Structural and Functional Properties of Viral Membrane Proteins (Bo OuYang, Ying Dong, James J. Chou)....Pages 147-181