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doi: 10.1038/nrm2021.
Epub 2006 Sep 6.
Do we underestimate the importance of water in cell biology?
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Do we underestimate the importance of water in cell biology?
Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol.
2006 Nov.
Abstract
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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