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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProteins in Solution and at Interface : Methods and Applications in Biotechnology and Materials Science
EditorsJ.M. Ruso, A. Piñeiro
Number of pages8
Place of PublicationHoboken, NJ, USA.
PublisherWiley
Publication date5 Mar 2013
Pages283-290
Chapter13
ISBN (Print)9780470952511
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Mar 2013

    Research areas

  • Biomimetic polymeric membranes, Block copolymer membranes, Lipid membranes, Peptides, Proteins

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