Report of Progression on The Synthesis of a Conformational Amphiphile for Nondestructive Diffusion Through Membrane Bilayers

Authors

Paul B. Savage, Brigham Young University
Dr. David B. McMullin, Brigham Young University

Keywords

conformational amphiphile, nondestructive diffusion, membrane bilayers

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

The stability of all cellular life in the presence of adverse environmental conditions may be attributed to the function of cellular membranes. Membranes are unique in their ability to act as barriers with selective permeability (1). Such selective permeability allows cells to control and differentiate between the chemical constituents of their intracellular fluid and that of their extracellular environment.

Recommended Citation

Savage, Paul B. and McMullin, Dr. David B. (2014) "Report of Progression on The Synthesis of a Conformational Amphiphile for Nondestructive Diffusion Through Membrane Bilayers," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1117.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1117