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1. Combining low resolution, high resolution, functional, and simulation techniques : In the study of pentameric ligand-gated ion channels
Sammanfattning : Combining methods yielding different information is a powerful approach for understanding structural biology in general, and in particular systems such as pentameric ligand-gated ion channels (pLGICs). Pentameric ligand-gated ion channels are membrane proteins that sense chemical signals, which they convert to changes in membrane potential. LÄS MER
2. Studies of ligand- and temperature-gated ion channels using microfluidic methods
Sammanfattning : This thesis describes the studies of the GABAA receptor, a ligand-gated ion channel, and the ligand- and temperature-gated ion channel TRPV1. The desensitization behavior of both of these proteins has been studied for different conditions, using a microfluidic device for superfusion. LÄS MER
3. Allosteric modulation of pentameric ligand-gated ion channels by general anesthetics
Sammanfattning : Pentameric ligand-gated ion channels (pLGICs) are key components of fast synaptic transmission and are targets of neuroactive drugs such as benzodiazepines, alcohol and muscle relaxants. Although early theories of general anesthesia suggested non-specific lipid interaction as the mechanism of anesthetic action, it has now become evident that they too bind to pLGICs. LÄS MER
4. Simulating Functional Cycles and Drug Modulation in Ligand-gated Ion Channels
Sammanfattning : Understanding the intricate motions and conformational changes that govern biological processes remains a fascinating and challenging endeavor. The research presented in this thesis aims to elucidate the dynamic processes underlying biological functions, specifically focusing on the dynamics of pentameric ligand-gated ion channels (pLGICs), which play a crucial role in signal transduction within the brain. LÄS MER
5. Revealing Secrets of Synaptic Protein Interactions : A Biosensor based Strategy
Sammanfattning : Protein interactions are the basis of synaptic function, and studying these interactions on a molecular level is crucial for understanding basic brain function, as well as mechanisms underlying neurological disorders. In this thesis, kinetic and mechanistic characterization of synaptic protein interactions was performed by using surface plasmon resonance biosensor technology. LÄS MER