Single-Molecule Studies of Ion Channels Expressing Unnatural Amino Acids Thesis by: Jai Anand Pattur Shanata In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA 91125 2011 (Defended June 1, 2011)ii 2011 Jai Anand Pattur Shanata All Rights Reservediii Dedicated to Brandi Shanata The best partner I could hope for Whose kindness, intelligence, and s...

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