Applications of neutron and X-ray scattering to the study of biologically relevant model membranes

G. Pabst, N. Kučerka, M. P. Nieh, M. C. Rheinstädter, J. Katsaras

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Abstract

Scattering techniques, in particular electron, neutron and X-ray scattering have played a major role in elucidating the static and dynamic structure of biologically relevant membranes. Importantly, neutron and X-ray scattering have evolved to address new sample preparations that better mimic biological membranes. In this review, we will report on some of the latest model membrane results, and the neutron and X-ray techniques that were used to obtain them.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)460-479
Number of pages20
JournalChemistry and Physics of Lipids
Volume163
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Bending modulus
  • Bicelles
  • Cholesterol
  • Inelastic neutron scattering
  • Lipid bilayers
  • Membrane dynamics
  • Neutron and X-ray diffraction
  • Phosphorylcholine
  • SANS and SAXS

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