Biophysical Actions of NSAIDS and Volatile Anesthetics

Authors

David D. Busath, Brigham Young University

Keywords

biophysical actions, NSAIDS, volatile anesthetics

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

This award led to a wonderful confluence of mentored research experiences for 9 undergraduates and 1 graduate student. The academic goal was to evaluated the role of NSAIDs and general anesthetics in modulating lipid bilayer mechanics, particularly as they influenced pressure area curves and dye absorption rates in purified lipid vesicles. The studies were augmented and informed by molecular dynamics simulations of such molecules being positioned at different levels in the lipid bilayer and measuring the average normal force on the molecules.

Recommended Citation

Busath, David D. (2016) "Biophysical Actions of NSAIDS and Volatile Anesthetics," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2016: Iss. 1, Article 264.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2016/iss1/264