The ability to control cell volume is pivotal for cell function. Cell volume perturbation elicits a
wide array of signaling events, leading to protective (eg, cytoskeletal rearrangement) and …

Caveolae are a highly abundant but enigmatic feature of mammalian cells. They form
remarkably stable membrane domains at the plasma membrane but can also function as …

The lipid bilayer component of biological membranes is important for the distribution,
organization, and function of bilayer-spanning proteins. This regulation is due to both …

Cannabis sativa contains many related compounds known as phytocannabinoids. The main
psychoactive and nonpsychoactive compounds are Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and …

The cell, as the most fundamental unit of life, is a microcosm of biology in which the
confluence of nearly all aspects of classical physics (mechanics, statistical physics …

The first English edition of the present book was published in 2005 and although still in use
around the world the text could be much improved by a timely update on several counts …

Recent research has provided an abundance of new information on membrane
biochemistry. Now more than ever, it is essential to update our current understanding of …

Biological protein pores and pore-forming peptides can generate a pathway for the flux of
ions and other charged or polar molecules across cellular membranes. In nature, these …

The linear peptide gramicidin forms prototypical ion channels specific for monovalent
cations and has been extensively used to study the organization, dynamics and function of …

Membrane protein function is regulated by the host lipid bilayer composition. This regulation
may depend on specific chemical interactions between proteins and individual molecules in …