Membrane proteins in nanotechnology.
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.
Curnow
Paul
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Department of Biochemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TD, UK. p.curnow@bristol.ac.uk
D000818:Animals; D015374:Biosensing Techniques / Q000379:methods; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008565:Membrane Proteins / Q000737:chemistry*; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D055096:Optical Devices; D017433:Protein Structure, Secondary
D008565:Membrane Proteins