TY - CHAP AU - Jens Glaser AU - Klaus Kroy ED - Magdy Elnashar Y1 - 2010-09-28 PY - 2010 T1 - Fluctuations of Stiff Polymers and Cell Mechanics N2 - Biopolymers are polymers produced by living organisms. Cellulose, starch, chitin, proteins, peptides, DNA and RNA are all examples of biopolymers. This book comprehensively reviews and compiles information on biopolymers in 30 chapters. The book covers occurrence, synthesis, isolation and production, properties and applications, modification, and the relevant analysis methods to reveal the structures and properties of some biopolymers. This book will hopefully be of help to many scientists, physicians, pharmacists, engineers and other experts in a variety of disciplines, both academic and industrial. It may not only support research and development, but be suitable for teaching as well. BT - Biopolymers SP - Ch. 26 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/10276 DO - 10.5772/10276 SN - PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-26 ER -