Ionic interactions are everywhere

Physiology (Bethesda). 2013 Jan;28(1):28-38. doi: 10.1152/physiol.00041.2012.

Abstract

Ionic solutions are dominated by interactions because they must be electrically neutral, but classical theory assumes no interactions. Biological solutions are rather like seawater, concentrated enough so that the diameter of ions also produces important interactions. In my view, the theory of complex fluids is needed to deal with the interacting reality of biological solutions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Elementary Particle Interactions*
  • Humans
  • Ion Channels / physiology
  • Ions*
  • Models, Biological
  • Osmolar Concentration
  • Solutions*

Substances

  • Ion Channels
  • Ions
  • Solutions