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Membrane Permeability: 100 Years Since Ernest Overton, Volume 48 (Hardcover)
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Membrane Permeability: 100 Years Since Ernest Overton, Volume 48 (Hardcover)
Series: Current Topics in Membranes
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Membrane permeability is fundamental to all cell biology and
subcellular biology. The cell exists as a closed unit. Import and
export depend upon a number of sophisticated mechanisms, such as
active transport, endocytosis, exocytosis, and passive diffusion.
These systems are critical for the normal housekeeping
physiological functions. However, access to the cell is also taken
advantage of by toxic microbes (such as cholera or ptomaine) and
when designing drugs.
Ernest Overton, one of the pioneers in lipid membrane research, put
forward the first comprehensive theory of lipid membrane structure.
His most quoted paper on the osmotic properties of cells laid the
foundation for the modern concepts of membrane function, most
notably important in anesthesia.
This book is designed to celebrate the centennial anniversary (in
the first chapter) of Overton's work. Subsequent chapters present
readers with up-to-date concepts of membrane structure and function
and the challenge they pose for new explorations.
Key Features
* Provides an historical perspective of Overton's contributions to
the theory of narcosis
* Presents an overview of each permeability mechanism, including
active transport, endocytosis, exocytosis, and passive diffusion
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