Handbook of Lipid Membranes

<p>This handbook provides a unique overview of lipid membrane fundamentals and applications. The fascinating world of lipids that harbor and govern so many biological functionalities are discussed within the context of membrane structures interactions and shape evolution. Beyond the fundamentals in lipid science this handbook focuses on how scientists are building bioinspired biomimetic systems for applications in medicine cosmetics and nanotechnology. </p><p>Key Features:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Includes experimental and theoretical overviews on the role of lipids with or without associated biomolecules as structural components imparting distinct membrane shapes and intermembrane interactions</li> <p> </p> <li>Covers the mechanisms of lipid-membrane curvature by peptide and protein binding and the roles of signalling lipids and the cytoskeleton in plasma membrane shape evolution</li> <p> </p> <li>Covers advanced X-ray and force measurement techniques</li> <p> </p> <li>Discusses applications in biomedicine cosmetics and nanotechnology including lipid vectors in nucleic acid drug delivery in dermal applications and lipid-based sensors and artificial biointerfaces</li> <p> </p> <li>Covers artificial membranes from block copolymers synthetic copolypeptides and recombinant proteins</li> <p> </p> <li>Includes an exciting section that explores the role of lipids in the origin of life in hydrothermal conditions</li> </ul><p>This book is a highly informative companion for professionals in biophysics biochemistry physical chemistry and material and pharmaceutical sciences and bioengineering.</p>