Biomolecular Electronics: An Introduction Via Photosensitive Proteins [Hardcover]

Nikolai Vsevolodov (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0817638520 | ISBN-13: 978-0817638528 | Publication Date: January 1, 1998 | Edition: 1

Biomolecular electronics is a young and rapidly expanding field bridging the gap between the microelectronics of today and the biomimetic devices of tomorrow. The aim of this book is to connect a class of recently discovered, naturally occurring proteins (called rhodopsins) with the creation of a biocomputer, which is the ultimate goal of biomolecular electronics. Written in an expansive style that illuminates the complete history of rhodopsin research, this book will interest students and researchers in bioelectronics, biophysics, cell and molecular biology and biochemistry as well as computer experts with an eye to the 21st century.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 275 pages
• Publisher: Birkhäuser Boston; 1 edition (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817638520
• ISBN-13: 978-0817638528
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,135,594 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well explained and thorough, April 9, 1999

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This review is from: Biomolecular Electronics: An Introduction Via Photosensitive Proteins (Hardcover)

This book is mainly aimed at the graduate student entering the field of photoactive proteins. The main focus of the book is rhodopsins and bacteriorhodopsins. As a graduate student studying the photocycle of bacteroiorhodopsin, I found a lot of information that I would have had to spend a long time searching for in the literature. The book starts off by explaining the proteins' structure and function, then goes on to explain the types of experiments that have been carried out and the information about the mechanisms and function that they have afforded. There are a few chapters explaining the optoelectronic and photophysical applications of these proteins. There are about 150 patents of bacteriorhodopsin in biomolecular electronics - proving that the descibed applications are not just 'pie in the sky' but are realistic possibilities.

For anyone who is planning to study this area, or are interested in the way these proteins will be used in bioelectronics applications, I would recommend this book for the price. Many textbooks that I have only used for one class and never picked up again have cost much more than this, so this is good value.

Also, the literature referenced is extensive, so you can look up the original papers if necessary.