Abstract
Integral membrane proteins are important biological macromolecules with structural features and functionalities that make them attractive targets for nanotechnology. I provide here a broad review of current activity in nanotechnology related to membrane proteins, including their application as nanoscale sensors, switches, components of optical devices and as templates for self-assembled arrays.
Translated title of the contribution | Membrane proteins in nanotechnology |
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Original language | English |
Pages (from-to) | 643 - 652 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Biochemical Society Transactions |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | Pt 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2009 |