A survey of cell biology /

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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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Jeon, Kwang W.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: San Diego : Academic Press, [2000]
Series:International review of cytology ; v. 198.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1. Somite Formation and Patterning; I. Introduction; II. Origin and Commitment of the Somitic Cells; III. Somite Formation; IV. Antero-posterior Compartmentalization of the Somites .; V. Dorso-ventral Patterning of the Avian Somite; VI. Medio-lateral Polarity of the Avian Somite .; VII. Conclusion; References; Chapter 2. Morphogenesis of the Eggshell in Drosophila; I. Introduction; II. Morphology of the Eggshell; III. Identification of Eggshell Proteins; IV. Eggshell Genes; V. Posttranslational Processing of Eggshell Proteins; VI. Assembly
  • VII. Concluding RemarksReferences; Chapter 3. Cell Biology of the Cytochrome P-450 in the Liver; I. Introduction; II. Regulatory Mechanisms for P-450 Expression in Mammalian Hepatocytes; III. Membrane Topology of P-450 Molecules; IV. Sublobular Expression of P-450; V. Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 4. Alternative Protein Sorting Pathways; I. Introduction; II. Retrograde Transport; III. Degradative Pathways; IV. Nondegradative Pathways; V. Channel-Mediated Transport; VI. Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 5. Structural Correlates of the Transepithelial Water Transport
  • I. IntroductionII. Features of Epithelia; III. The Role of Tight Junctions in Transepithelial Transport; IV. Ultrastructure of Apical Membranes of Epitheliocytes; V. Participation of the Vacuolar System in the Cell Response on Induced Water Transport; VI. The Role of the Cytoskeleton in Transcellular Water Transport; VII. Conclusions; References; Chapter 6. Membrane Trafficking and Processing in Paramecium; I. Introduction; II. Membrane Trafficking; III. Membrane Modulation and Membrane Transport Systems; IV. Concluding Remarks; References
  • Chapter 7. Role of Natural Benzoxazinones in the Survival Strategy of PlantsI. Introduction; II. General Characteristics of Benzoxazinones; III. Biosynthesis of Benzoxazinoids; IV. Mode of Action Benzoxazinoid Aglucones; V. Molecular Allelopathy of Benzoxazinones and Benzoxazolinones; Concluding Remarks; References; Index