International review of cytology. Volume 211 /

International Review of Cytology presents current advances and comprehensive reviews in cell biology--both plant and animal. Articles in this volume address such topics as cytoskeleton-dependent transport and localization of nRNA, special cytochemistry in cell biology, plasticity and stabilization o...

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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, 2001.
Series:International review of cytology ; v. 211.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; CONTENTS; Contributors; Chapter 1. Cytoskeleton-Dependent Transport and Localization of mRNA; I. Introduction; II. Localization of mRNAs; III. Factors Involved in mRNA Recognition; IV. Microtubules and Microfilaments: Substrates for mRNA Transport; V. Molecular Motors and RNA Transport; VI. Anchorage and Translation of mRNA; VII. Concluding Remarks and Perspectives; References; Chapter 2. Special Cytochemistry in Cell Biology; I. Introduction; II. Cytochemistry in Cell Biology; III. General Cytochemistry; IV. Special Cytochemistry; V. Concluding Remarks; References
  • Chapter 3. Plasticity and Stabilization of Neuromuscular and CNS Synapses: Interactions between Thrombin Protease Signaling Pathways and Tissue TransglutaminaseI. Introduction; II. Proteolysis, Basal Lamina Degradation, and Contact Elimination; III. Protease-Activated Signaling Mechanisms and Plasticity; IV. Protease Inhibition and Resistance: Mechanisms for Competitive Survival?; V. Potential Mechanisms of Contact Stabilization/Reinforcement by Cross-Linking Reactions; VI. Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 4. Adipokinetic Hormones of Insect: Release, Signal Transduction, and Responses
  • I. IntroductionII. Insect Adipokinetic Hormones; III. Adipokinetic Hormone Signaling; IV. Adipokinetic Hormone-Induced Effects on the Lipophorin System; V. Concluding Remarks and Perspectives; References; Chapter 5. Iron Metabolism in Mammalian Cells; I. Introduction; II. Understanding Homeostatic Regulation of Iron; III. Duodenal Iron Absorption; IV. Iron Proteins in Circulation; V. Proteins of Cellular Iron Uptake and Storage; VI. Concluding Remarks; References; Index