Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life: A New, Unifying Approach to Cell FunctionThis book challenges the current wisdom of how cells work. It emphasizes the role of cell water and the gel-like nature of the cell, building on these features to explore the mechanisms of communication, transport, contraction, division, and other essential cell functions. Written for the non-expert, the book is profound enough for biologists, chemists, physicists and engineers.--From publisher description. |
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... Contraction of the actomyosin gel triggered by an increasing concentration of ATP ( left ) . Compare to contraction of the polyacrylamide gel ( right ) as the ratio of organic to non- organic solvent is edged progressively past a ...
... Contraction of the actomyosin gel triggered by an increasing concentration of ATP ( left ) . Compare to contraction of the polyacrylamide gel ( right ) as the ratio of organic to non- organic solvent is edged progressively past a ...
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... contraction . FEBS . 325 : 59-62 . Schutt , C. E. , and Lindberg , U. ( 1998 ) . Muscle contractions as a Markov ... Contraction , Acad . Press , N. Y. Szent - Györgyi , A. ( 1960 ) . Introduction to a Submolecular Biology , Acad . Press ...
... contraction . FEBS . 325 : 59-62 . Schutt , C. E. , and Lindberg , U. ( 1998 ) . Muscle contractions as a Markov ... Contraction , Acad . Press , N. Y. Szent - Györgyi , A. ( 1960 ) . Introduction to a Submolecular Biology , Acad . Press ...
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... contraction as phase - transition 233-234 , 246 contraction as phase - transition triggers 233 cross - bridge theory 228-230 cross - links and swelling 233 filaments as polymers 225 I - band cross - links 230 ion adsorption in 94-96 ion ...
... contraction as phase - transition 233-234 , 246 contraction as phase - transition triggers 233 cross - bridge theory 228-230 cross - links and swelling 233 filaments as polymers 225 I - band cross - links 230 ion adsorption in 94-96 ion ...
Contents
The Croak of the Dying Cell | 25 |
Cytoplasmic Discomfort | 39 |
Water | 53 |
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Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life: A New, Unifying Approach to Cell Function Gerald H. Pollack No preview available - 2001 |
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