Opinion - Do we underestimate the importance of water in cell biology?

被引：508

作者：

Chaplin, Martin ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] S Bank Univ, Dept Appl Sci, London SE1 0AA, England

来源：

NATURE REVIEWS MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY | 2006年 / 7卷 / 11期

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D O I：

10.1038/nrm2021

中图分类号：

Q2 [细胞生物学];

学科分类号：

071009 ; 090102 ;

摘要：

Liquid water is a highly versatile material. Although it is formed from the tiniest of molecules, it can shape and control biomolecules. The hydrogen-bonding properties of water are crucial to this versatility, as they allow water to execute an intricate three-dimensional 'ballet', exchanging partners while retaining complex order and enduring effects. Water can generate small active clusters and macroscopic assemblies, which can both transmit information on different scales.

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页码：861 / 866

页数：6

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