Abstract

Recent studies of liquid crystalline systems particularly those related to biomembrane structures are discussed. This includes studies of phospholipid molecules, their phase behaviour, their crystallisation characteristics in the presence of polypeptides and proteins and their fluidity. A new method of modulating this phospholipid fluidity by means of homogeneous catalysts is described. The potential for the application of this catalytic method for the study of cell membranes is pointed out.

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