Electrogenic Ion Pumps

Electrogenic ion pumps convert chemical, reduction-oxidation, or light energy- into ion concentration differences across all living cells. They are the engines that run cells. In this text, Dr Lunger develops the principles of physical chemistry required to understand the functions of these macromolecules. He explains the mechanisms in terms of chemical kinetics and reaction rate barriers, with particular emphasis on their electrogenic properties. The text will should be useful for graduate studies in membrane biology as well as a reference for biophysicists and physiologists.