DocumentCode
2471875
Title
Electromechanical effects in biological membranes
Author
Lewis, T.J.
Author_Institution
Sch. of Informatics, Univ. of Wales, Bangor, UK
fYear
2002
fDate
2002
Firstpage
87
Lastpage
90
Abstract
A biological membrane can sustain high electrical fields but ultimately will breakdown by a process of electroporation. The electrical forces acting on the membrane in an electrical field are examined and it is concluded that in addition to a Maxwellian-like compressive force transverse to the membrane other lateral forces of electro-capillary type are also generated which act to lower the interfacial cohesion. It is suggested that it is these that are responsible for membrane lysis and for controlling pore behaviour generally.
Keywords
bioelectric phenomena; biomechanics; biomembranes; electromechanical effects; Maxwellian compressive force; biological membrane; electric field; electrical force; electrocapillary force; electromechanical effect; electroporation; interfacial cohesion; membrane lysis; pore characteristics; Biochemistry; Biological cells; Biomembranes; Chemicals; Electric breakdown; Informatics; Lipidomics; Nanobioscience; Robustness; Tail;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, 2002 Annual Report Conference on
Print_ISBN
0-7803-7502-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/CEIDP.2002.1048743
Filename
1048743
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