Membrane Shape and Biological Function

José Carlos Bozelli Jr (McMaster University, Canada), Richard M. Epand

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CRC Press
26 May 2025

Biophysics; Biochemistry; Molecular biology; Cellular biology (cytology); Biotechnology

Membrane Shape and Biological Function is an important guide for anyone interested in the dynamic world of biological membranes. The book explores how membrane shape influences crucial biological processes and highlights its practical applications. It delves into the mechanics of lipid bilayers, their role in cellular processes, and computational methods for understanding membrane remodeling, including real-world applications such as the Golgi apparatus' structure and function, the role of inositol phospholipids in cellular organization, membrane fusion in cell biology, and the potential of lipid bilayers in neuromorphic computing. This comprehensive resource is valuable for students, researchers, and anyone curious about membrane biology.

Edited by: José Carlos Bozelli Jr (McMaster University Canada), Richard M. Epand
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781032263144
ISBN 10: 1032263148
Pages: 292
Publication Date: 26 May 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Drs. José Carlos Bozelli Jr and Richard M. Epand have contributed to advance our understanding of the active role of membrane shape in cellular functions. Their groundbreaking research, which revealed an elegant hierarchic coupling between membrane shape and lipid composition, has demonstrated the profound influence of membrane shape on molecular properties. This work, which is of utmost importance, lays the foundation for assembling this book and for further research in the field.