Water in biological and chemical processes : from structure and dynamics to function

• Main Author: Bagchi, B. (Author)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013.
• Series: Cambridge molecular science series.
• Subjects: Water in the body.; Water chemistry.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781107416765; 1107416760; 9781139583947; 1139583948; 9781680159929; 1680159925; 9781107037298; 1107037298; 9781107419421; 1107419425
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xviii, 356 pages)
• Access: Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty

Building up from microscopic basics to observed complex functions, this insightful monograph explains and describes how the unique molecular properties of water give rise to its structural and dynamical behaviour which in turn translates into its role in biological and chemical processes. The discussion of the biological functions of water details not only the stabilising effect of water in proteins and DNA, but also the direct role that water molecules themselves play in biochemical processes, such as enzyme kinetics, protein synthesis and drug-DNA interaction. The overview of the behaviour of water in chemical systems discusses hydrophilic, hydrophobic and amphiphilic effects, as well as the interactions of water with micelles, reverse micelles, microemulsions and carbon nanotubes. Supported by extensive experimental and computer simulation data, highlighting many of the recent advances in the study of water in complex systems, this is an ideal resource for anyone studying water at the molecular level.