Proteins and Peptides in Biomimetic Polymeric Membranes
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This chapter discusses recent advances and the main advantages of block copolymers for functional membrane protein reconstitution in biomimetic polymeric membranes. A rational approach to the reconstitution of membrane proteins in a functional form can be addressed by a more holistic view by using other kind of nonbiological amphiphilic molecules. An interesting possibility could be the use of self-assembled proteins in a lipid-free membrane mimicking the capside of some viruses. The membrane proteins that have been more actively used in combination with block copolymer membranes are gramicidin A and other small peptides, aquaporins, OpmF, bacteriorhodopsin, and the more complex ATP synthase.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proteins in Solution and at Interface : Methods and Applications in Biotechnology and Materials Science |
Editors | J.M. Ruso, A. Piñeiro |
Number of pages | 8 |
Place of Publication | Hoboken, NJ, USA. |
Publisher | Wiley |
Publication date | 5 Mar 2013 |
Pages | 283-290 |
Chapter | 13 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780470952511 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 Mar 2013 |
- Biomimetic polymeric membranes, Block copolymer membranes, Lipid membranes, Peptides, Proteins
Research areas
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