The Raman spectrum of living cells and microorganisms contains highly specific fingerprint‐
like signatures, useful in unequivocally identifying different species and interpreting …

In biological membranes sterols possess an alcoholic hydroxyl group at Ca and a branched
chain of 8 or more carbon atoms at C17 In mammalian cells cholesterol (cholest-5-en-3fl-ol) …

A defining pathological feature of most neurodegenerative diseases is the assembly of
proteins into amyloid that form disease-specific structures. In Alzheimer's disease, this is …

by C. Tanford, Duke University This edition gives a simple explanation for the formation and
properties of biological membranes. It includes the theoretical treatment of micelle formation …

Ultracryotomy of fixed tissue has been investigated for a number of years but, so far, success
has been limited for several reasons. The simple technique herein reported allows the …

The arrangement of lipids and some proteins in the erythrocyte membrane has been
discussed. The conclusions from this are listed here as a set of general guidelines for the …

Previous work has shown that there is a small solvent effect on the electron spin resonance
spectra of nitroxide spin labels. The aim of this paper is to develop a semiquantitative …

Models for the spatial distribution of protein, lipid and water in gap junction structures have
been constructed from the results of the analysis of X-ray diffraction data described here and …

Rhodopsin is the prototypical G protein‐coupled receptor, responsible for detection of dim
light in vision. Upon absorption of a photon, rhodopsin undergoes structural changes …

The second edition of Structure in Protein Chemistry showcases the latest developments
and innovations in the field of protein structure analysis and prediction. The book begins by …