Ion Channels in Biophysics and Physiology - 9789811642562

Name: Ion Channels in Biophysics and Physiology - 9789811642562
Brand: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Springer Verlag, Singapore

Ion Channels in Biophysics and PhysiologyAuthor(s): Lei Zhou\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore, Singapore\nImprint: Springer Verlag, Singapore\nISBN-13: 9789811642562, 978-9811642562\nSynopsis\nThis book gathers relatively recent and significant topics in the field of ion channel research. Ion channels form the molecular basis for membrane excitability in cells present in the cardiovascular and nervous systems. In many non-excitable cells, ion channels contribute to diverse physiological functions, including the secretion of signaling compounds like hormones and insulin, cell volume regulation, intracellular signaling, especially Ca2+signaling, etc. Many human diseases have been attributed to abnormal channel functions and defective membrane expression of channel proteins. On the other hand, ion channels are excellent models for studying protein biophysics, especially the allosteric regulation of protein function by miscellaneous stimuli. Therefore, research o.