Quantum biology: An update and perspective
Understanding the rules of life is one of the most important scientific endeavours and has
revolutionised both biology and biotechnology. Remarkable advances in observation …
revolutionised both biology and biotechnology. Remarkable advances in observation …
Quantum interference and selectivity through biological ion channels
The mechanism of selectivity in ion channels is still an open question in biology for more
than half a century. Here, we suggest that quantum interference can be a solution to explain …
than half a century. Here, we suggest that quantum interference can be a solution to explain …
A primary model of THz and far-infrared signal generation and conduction in neuron systems based on the hypothesis of the ordered phase of water molecules on the …
Z **ang, C Tang, C Chang, G Liu - Science bulletin, 2020 - Elsevier
In this paper, we use the theory of quantum optics and electrodynamics to study the
electromagnetic field problem in the nervous system based on the assumption of an ordered …
electromagnetic field problem in the nervous system based on the assumption of an ordered …
Quantum-confined ion superfluid in nerve signal transmission
We propose a process of quantum-confined ion superfluid (QISF), which is enthalpy-driven
confined ordered fluid, to explain the transmission of nerve signals. The ultrafast Na+ and K+ …
confined ordered fluid, to explain the transmission of nerve signals. The ultrafast Na+ and K+ …
Mimicking classical noise in ion channels by quantum decoherence
The mechanism of selectivity in ion channels is still an open question in biology. Recent
studies suggest that the selectivity filter may exhibit quantum coherence, which could help …
studies suggest that the selectivity filter may exhibit quantum coherence, which could help …
Quantum dynamics and non-local effects behind ion transition states during permeation in membrane channel proteins
J Summhammer, G Sulyok, G Bernroider - Entropy, 2018 - mdpi.com
We present a comparison of a classical and a quantum mechanical calculation of the motion
of K+ ions in the highly conserved KcsA selectivity filter motive of voltage gated ion …
of K+ ions in the highly conserved KcsA selectivity filter motive of voltage gated ion …
Quantum coherence on selectivity and transport of ion channels
Recently, it has been suggested that ion channel selectivity filter may exhibit quantum
coherence, which may be appropriate to explain ion selection and conduction processes …
coherence, which may be appropriate to explain ion selection and conduction processes …
THz trapped ion model and THz spectroscopy detection of potassium channels
Advanced molecular dynamics (MD) simulation and infrared (IR) spectroscopy have been
widely adopted to reveal the detailed dynamic process of high-speed selective permeability …
widely adopted to reveal the detailed dynamic process of high-speed selective permeability …
The Role of Biophysical Factors in Organ Development: Insights from Current Organoid Models
Biophysical factors play a fundamental role in human embryonic development. Traditional in
vitro models of organogenesis focused on the biochemical environment and did not …
vitro models of organogenesis focused on the biochemical environment and did not …
Progress of the Impact of Terahertz Radiation on Ion Channel Kinetics in Neuronal Cells
Y Liu, X Liu, Y Shu, Y Yu - Neuroscience Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
In neurons and myocytes, selective ion channels in the plasma membrane play a pivotal role
in transducing chemical or sensory stimuli into electrical signals, underpinning neural and …
in transducing chemical or sensory stimuli into electrical signals, underpinning neural and …