International Review of Cytology

1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-0-08-048917-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band Volume 216, 298 Seiten, Web PDF

Reihe: International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology

International Review of Cytology presents current advances and comprehensive reviews in cell biology--both plant and animal. Articles in this volume address topics such as amphibians as models for the study of endocrine disruptors; the structure and function of the Entamoeba histoytica Gal/GalNAc lectin; epigenetic mechanisms for the primary differentiation in mammalian embryos; glycocalyx of lung epithelial cells; molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the generation of fiber diversity during myogenesis; and the leukocyte cytoskeleton in cell migration and immune interactions. Authored by some of the foremost scientists in the field, each volume provides up-to-date information and directions for future research.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Cover;1
2;Contents;6
3;Contributors;10
4;Chapter 1. Amphibians as a Model for the Study of Endocrine Disruptors;12
4.1;I. Introduction;13
4.2;II. Amphibians as a Model for the Study of Endocrine Disruptors;17
4.3;III. Conclusions and Perspectives;47
4.4;References;58
5;Chapter 2. Structure and Function of the Entamoeba histolytica Gal/GalNAc lectin;70
5.1;I. Introduction;70
5.2;II. Structure of the Gal/GalNAc Lectin;71
5.3;III. Pathogenicity of Entamoeba histolytica;79
5.4;IV. Role of the Gal/GalNAc Lectin in Pathogenicity;81
5.5;V. Concluding Remarks and Future Directions;87
5.6;References;87
6;Chapter 3. Epigenetic Mechanisms for Primary Differentiation in Mammalian Embryos;92
6.1;I. Introduction;93
6.2;II. Preimplantation Development„Primary Cell Differentiation;95
6.3;III. Nuclei Changes Related to Primary Differentiation;97
6.4;IV. Metaphase Chromosomes, Cell Memory, and Primary Differentiation;103
6.5;V. Possible Mechanisms of Developmental Chromosomal Differentiation;119
6.6;VI. Concluding Remarks.;127
6.7;References;128
7;Chapter 4. Glycocalyx of Lung Epithelial Cells;142
7.1;I. Introduction;143
7.2;II. Glycocalyx of the Bronchoalveolar Lining Cells: Composition and Function;146
7.3;III. Sialic Acid Residues as Lung Glycococalyx Components;159
7.4;IV. Concluding Remarks;171
7.5;References;173
8;Chapter 5. Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms Involved in the Generation of Fiber Diversity during Myogenesis;186
8.1;I. Introduction;186
8.2;II. The Origin of Skeletal Muscle;188
8.3;III. Muscle Fiber Types;193
8.4;IV. Formation of Fiber Types in Mammals;194
8.5;V. Formation of Fiber Types in Birds;198
8.6;VI. The Myosin Heavy Chain Gene Family;201
8.7;VII. Head Muscles;203
8.8;VIII. Factors Influencing Fiber Type Diversity;216
8.9;IX. Concluding Remarks;230
8.10;References;230
9;Chapter 6. The Leukocyte Cytoskeleton in Cell Migration and Immune Interactions;244
9.1;I. Introduction;245
9.2;II. The Cytoskeleton of the Leukocyte;246
9.3;III. The Migratory Behavior of Leukocytes;259
9.4;IV. The Cytoskeleton of the Leukocyte during Functional Responses;278
9.5;V. Concluding Remarks;285
9.6;References;286
10;Index;302