Title :
Rectification in biological membranes
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng. & Archit., American Univ. of Beirut
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;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
