| ß-Barrel Channel Proteins as Tools in Nanotechnology: Biology, Basic Science and Advanced Applications 2014 Edition Contributor(s): Fioroni, Marco (Author), Dworeck, Tamara (Author), Rodriguez-Ropero, Francisco (Author) |
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ISBN: 9400774281 ISBN-13: 9789400774285 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry - Medical | Genetics - Science | Biotechnology |
| Dewey: 570.285 |
| Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.2" W x 10.1" (1.35 lbs) 168 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: -barrel outer membrane channel proteins (OMP) are useful as robust and flexible models or components in nanotechnology. Over the last decade biotechnological techniques allowed to expand the natural characteristics of OMPs by modifying their geometry and properties. The present book is oriented towards a broad group of readers including graduate students and advanced researchers. It gives a general introduction to the field of OMP based nano-component development as well as the state of the art of the involved research. On the example of the E. coli FhuA the transformation of an OMP into a tailored nano-channel will be outlined. An exhaustive description of the scientific strategy, including protein selection, analytical methods and "in-silico" tools to support the planning of protein modifications for a targeted application, consideration on the production of a custom made OMP, and an overview on technological applications including membrane/polymersome technology, will be provided. |