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Electrostatic Modulation of Electromagnetically Induced Nonthermal Responses in Biological Membranes

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A discussion of possible nonthermal responses of biological membranes to very low intensity electromagnetic fields is presented. The role of membrane surface charge in mediating such responses is examined. In particular, means whereby electrostatic surface properties can be systematically altered in order to determine their role in influencing the membrane’s response to weak fields is discussed. The very important role played by the membrane’s electrochemical environment in determining the charge state of the membrane per se as well in determining the distribution of various ionic species in this environment is discussed in the context of the system (membrane and ambient electrolyte) responding to weak external perturbations.

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Bond, J.D., Huth, G.C. (1986). Electrostatic Modulation of Electromagnetically Induced Nonthermal Responses in Biological Membranes. In: Gutmann, F., Keyzer, H. (eds) Modern Bioelectrochemistry. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2105-7_10

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