Peptides are involved in numerous biological processes that include: killing bacteria, signal transduction, cell growth, and synaptic transmission. This reference book presents an overview of the interaction of peptides with synthetic and biological membranes, and includes state-of-the-art methodology, computer simulations and theoretical analysis. This book contains numerous color figures and can be used by persons interested in cell biology, physical chemistry, nanotechnology, biochemistry , cell biology, and biophysics.Key Features* world-renowned experts* state-of-the-art experimental methods* monolayers, bilayers, biological membranes * theoretical aspects and computer simulations* rafts* synaptic transmission* membrane fusion* signal transduction
