Applications of Statistical Physics in Cell Biology
Abstract
The use of statistical physics and thermodynamics in cell biology is illustrated with examples relating to 1) membrane-embedded, switchable ion transport channels and 2) clathrin coats, which play a central role in receptor-mediated endocytosis and other cellular transport processes.
- Publication:
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Statistical Physics and Beyond
- Pub Date:
- April 2005
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2005AIPC..757..104N
- Keywords:
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- 87.16.Uv;
- 87.16.Dg;
- 87.10.+e;
- Active transport processes;
- ion channels;
- Membranes bilayers and vesicles;
- General theory and mathematical aspects