Biophysical effects of electric fields on membrane water interfaces: a mini review.
Lipid-water interfaces are dielectric transition regions. Their local organizations are highly sophisticated. They are sensitive to electric field with dramatic consequences on the global membrane organization and function. The importance of using local values of parameters (e.g. dielectric constant) near water-solution interface due to hydration and different electrostatic effects is often neglected in the description of cellular functions. Structural changes in the lipid layer are induced by minute changes in the electric properties of the interface. They bring alterations in the structure and oligomerization of membrane proteins.
Teissie
Justin
J
IPBS UMR 5089 UPS CNRS, 205 route de narbonne, 31077, Toulouse Cedex, France. justin.teissie@ipbs.fr
D055592:Biophysical Phenomena; D001703:Biophysics; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D008055:Lipids / Q000737:chemistry; D008566:Membranes / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000528:radiation effects*; D010539:Permeability / Q000528:radiation effects; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry*
D008055:Lipids; D014867:Water