DocumentCode
1289210
Title
Rectification in biological membranes
Author
Sabah, N.H.
Author_Institution
Fac. of Eng. & Archit., American Univ. of Beirut
Volume
19
Issue
1
fYear
2000
Firstpage
106
Lastpage
113
Abstract
Rectification in biological membranes is discussed in terms of four models: simple electrodiffusion based on the constant field approximation, without and with surface charge on the inner side of the membrane; a channel with an energy barrier; and a voltage-gated channel. The current-voltage relations are derived for simplified cases and the rectification characteristics analyzed and compared
Keywords
biodiffusion; bioelectric phenomena; biomembrane transport; physiological models; rectification; surface charging; biological membranes rectification; constant field approximation; current-voltage relations; energy barrier; membrane inner side; rectification characteristics; simple electrodiffusion; voltage-gated channel; Biological system modeling; Biomedical engineering; Biomembranes; Chemicals; Electrostatics; Identity-based encryption; Kinetic theory; Mutual coupling; Proteins; Tin;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0739-5175
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/51.816251
Filename
816251
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