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Cell physiology sourcebook : essentials of membrane biophysics /

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This authoritative book gathers together a broad range of ideas and topics that define the field. It provides clear, concise, and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cellular physiology from fundamental concepts to more advanced topics. The Fourth Edition contains substantial new material. Most...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Sperelakis, Nick, 1930-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London, UK ; Waltham, MA, USA : Elsevier/Academic Press, 2012.
Edition:4th ed.
Subjects:
Cell physiology.
Cell membranes.
Biophysics.
Cell Physiological Phenomena.
Cell Membrane > physiology.
Molecular Biology > methods.
SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Cell Biology.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Section 1. Biophysical chemistry, metabolism, second messengers, and ultrastructure
  • section 2. Membrane potential, transport physiology, pumps, and exchangers
  • section 3. Membrane excitability and ion channels
  • section 4. Ion channels as targets for toxins, drugs, and genetic diseases
  • section 5. Synaptic transmission and sensory transduction
  • section 6. Muscle and other contractile systems
  • section 7. Protozoa and bacteria
  • section 8. Specialized processes : photosynthesis and bioluminescence.