Phospholipid Bilayers: Physical Principles and ModelsIntroduces the principles underlying the fundamental physical properties of phospholipid bilayer membranes and summarizes current research in the field and directions for research. Covers the various methods of approach, summarizes a range of specific models, and gives detailed accounts of those models most useful for future work. Introduces the subject in a way that is accessible to those with little background in the subject, while presenting information at the forefront of current knowledge concerning it. |
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