ISSN:
1862-0760
Keywords:
superionic phase transition
;
gating process
;
ion channel
;
membrane
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The method of condensed matter physics is applied to reason out the problem of Na transport through a biological membrane. A similiarity of gating process in Na ion channel to the superionic phase transition is discussed. A possible microscopic mechanism is suggested.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02375783