Physical Models for the Early Evolution of Cell Membranes

Physical Models for the Early Evolution of Cell Membranes

Cells use lipid membranes to organize and define their chemical environments. All cell membranes are based on a common structure: bilayers composed of phospholipids with two hydrocarbon chains. How did biology converge on this particular solution for cellular encapsulation? The first cell membranes...

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Main Author: Budin, Itay
Other Authors: Szostak, Jack William
Language:en_US
Published: Harvard University 2012
Subjects:
biophysics
biochemistry
early evolution
fatty acids
membranes
origin of life
phospholipids
protocell
Online Access:http://dissertations.umi.com/gsas.harvard:10565
http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:9904006

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