The World of Nano-Biomechanics (Paperback, 2nd edition)

The World of Nano-Biomechanics, Second Edition, focuses on the remarkable progress in the application of force spectroscopy to molecular and cellular biology that has occurred since the book's first edition in 2008. The initial excitement of seeing and touching a single molecule of protein/DNA is now culminating in the development of various ways to manipulate molecules and cells almost at our fingertips, enabling live cell operations. Topics include the development of molecular biosensors, mechanical diagnosis, cellular-level wound healing, and a look into the advances that have been made in our understanding of the significance of mechanical rigidity/flexibility of protein/DNA structure for the manifestation of biological activities. The book begins with a summary of the results of basic mechanics to help readers who are unfamiliar with engineering mechanics. Then, representative results obtained on biological macromolecules and structures, such as proteins, DNA, RNA, polysaccharides, lipid membranes, subcellular organelles, and live cells are discussed. New to this second edition are recent developments in three important applications, i.e., advanced AFM-data analysis, high-resolution mechanical biosensing, and the use of cell mechanics for medical diagnosis.

General

Imprint:	Elsevier Science Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2016
First published:	2017
Authors:	Atsushi Ikai
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	340
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-444-63686-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Industrial applications of scientific research & technological innovation Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > Nanotechnology Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Medical physics Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Biophysics Promotions
LSN:	0-444-63686-2
Barcode:	9780444636867

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