Authors

R. Wallace

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Int. J. Mol. Sci.

Keywords

microdomains; rafts; lipids; neurons; artificial intelligence; LIPID RAFTS; CELL-MEMBRANES; PLASMA-MEMBRANE; NERVOUS-SYSTEM; BIOLOGICAL-MEMBRANES; AXON GROWTH; RECEPTOR; PROTEINS; MICRODOMAINS; GUIDANCE; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Abstract

Throughout much of the history of biology, the cell membrane was functionally defined as a semi-permeable barrier separating aqueous compartments, and an anchoring site for proteins. Little attention was devoted to its possible regulatory role in intracellular molecular processes and neuron electrical signaling. This article reviews the history of membrane studies and the current state of the art. Emphasis is placed on natural and artificial membrane studies of electric field effects on molecular organization, especially as these may relate to impulse propagation in neurons. Implications of these studies for new designs in artificial intelligence are briefly examined.

Journal Title

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Volume

11

Issue/Number

6

Publication Date

1-1-2010

Document Type

Review

Language

English

First Page

2421

Last Page

2442

WOS Identifier

WOS:000279194000011

ISSN

1422-0067

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