International review of cytology : a survey of cell biology /
International Review of Cytology presents current advances and comprehensive reviews in cell biology - both plant and animal. Authored by some of the foremost scientists in the field, each volume provides up-to-date information and directions for future research. Articles in this volume address adap...
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Academic Press,
2006.
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| Series: | International review of cytology ;
250. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
Table of Contents:
- Cover Page; Series Editors; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Cell Biology of Membrane Trafficking in Human Disease; I. Introduction; II. Principles of Membrane Traffic in Eukaryotic Cells; III. Secretory Pathways; IV. Internalization and Recycling; V. Protein Trafficking Through the Endosomal-Lysosomal System; VI. The Cytoskeleton and Disease; VII. Therapeutic Strategies; VIII. Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 2: The Biology of the Gaucher Cell: The Cradle of Human Chitinases; I. Introduction; II. Lysosomal Storage Disorders and Gaucher Disease
- III. ChitinasesIV. CCL18; V. Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 3: Intracellular Signals and Events Activated by Cytokines of the Tumor Necrosis Factor Superfamily: From Simple Paradigms to Complex Mechanisms; I. Introduction; II. Evolutionary Aspects; III. Signaling Paradigms for Receptors of the TNFR Family; IV. Concluding Remarks: Biological Significance of TNF Signaling; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: Cellular and Molecular Biology of Orphan G Protein-Coupled Receptors; I. Introduction; II. Structure and Classification of Known and Orphan GPCRs; III. GPCR Signaling
- IV. Deorphanization of Orphan GPCRsV. Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 5: Organization and Function of the Actin Cytoskeleton in Developing Root Cells; I. Introduction; II. The Root System as a Model for Studying Actin Organization, Dynamics, and Function; III. Advances and Difficulties in Imaging Actin Organization in Developing Roots; IV. Actin and Actin-Regulatory Proteins in Roots; V. Actin Cytoskeleton and Root Responses to the Environment; VI. Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgments; References; Index