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International review of cytology : a survey of cell biology. Volume 221 /

International Review of Cytology presents current advances and comprehensive reviews in cell biology-both plant and animal. Articles address structure and control of gene expression, nucleocytoplasmic interactions, control of cell development and differentiation, and cell transformation and growth....

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Jeon, Kwang W.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam : Elsevier Science, 2002.
Series:International review of cytology ; 221.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover; International Review of Cytology: A Survey of Cell Biology; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1. Cell and Molecular Biology of the Multifunctional Peptide, Adrenomedullin; I. Introduction; II. Gene Structure and Regulation of Gene Expression; III. Receptors for Adrenomedullin and Related Peptides; IV. Adrenomedullin Serum-Binding Protein; V. Distribution of AM and PAMP in Healthy Organs and Tissues; VI. Functions of Adrenomedullin; VII. Role of Adrenomedullin in Pathological States; VIII. Manipulation of Adrenomedullin Levels
  • IX. Conclusions, Open Questions, and Future PerspectivesReferences; Chapter 2. Molecular Mechanisms of Cerebral Ischemia-Induced Neuronal Death; I. Introduction; II. Neuronal Death; III. Catastrophe in the Endoplasmic Reticulum; IV. Mitochondrial Catastrophe; V. Oxidative Stress; VI. DNA Damage and Cerebral Ischemia; VII. Altered Gene Expression following Cerebral Ischemia; VIII. Neuroprotection in Cerebral Ischemia; IX. Conclusion; References; Chapter 3. Application of Comparative Genomics in Fish Endocrinology; I. Introduction; II. Comparative Genomics
  • III. Impact of Comparative Genomics on Fish EndocrinologyIV. Summary; References; Chapter 4. Protein Transport into Secondary Plastids and the Evolution of Primary and Secondary Plastids; I. Introduction; II. Evolution of Plastids by Endocytobiosis; III. Translocation Systems for Plastid Protein Targeting; IV. Evolutionary Considerations; V. Prospects; References; Chapter 5. Conserved Features of Endocytosis in Dictyostelium; I. Introduction; II. Endocytic Uptake at the Plasma Membrane; III. Progression through Endosomal Compartments; IV. Retrograde Membrane Flow; V. Exocytosis
  • VI. OsmoregulationVII. Concluding Remarks; References; Index