A Molecular Dynamics Study of the Self-Assembly of Human Skin Lipids

This thesis details the development and testing of coarse-grained models for the key lipids found in the outmost layer of human skin, the straum corneum. Specifically, the development and optimization of coarse-grained models for free fatty acids, cholesterol, and water that can be used in molecular...

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Main Author: Hadley, Kevin R.
Other Authors: Dr. Clare McCabe
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: VANDERBILT 2009
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Online Access:http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-12022009-134031/