Chloride Movements Across Cellular Membranes (Volume 38) (Advances in Molecular and Cell Biology, Volume 38, Band 38) - Hardcover

Von der hinteren Coverseite

Living cells are surrounded by a lipidic membrane that protects them from an often harsh external environment. Transmembrane transport proteins provide cells with the means to obtain nutrients, excrete waste, and communicate with other cells. These transporters specialize in shuttling electrically charged ions, such as sodium (positive cations) and chloride (negative anions), across the membrane. In the recent years, tremendous progress has been made in the field of chloride transport. This volume discusses the importance of newly discovered genes and unexpected physiological functions. The role of anion transporters and channels in human health and disease is underscored by the fact that many genetic disorders are caused by mutations in the genes coding for them. The expertly authored chapters present the state of the art in this rapidly expanding field of membrane transport.
This book is written for a wide readership of neuroscientists, membrane biophysicists, structural biologists, and biomedical researchers in a broad range of interests.