Jeon International Review of Cytology

1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-0-08-049162-2
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band Volume 221, 295 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 address structure and control of gene expression, nucleocytoplasmic interactions, control of cell development and differentiation, and cell transformation and growth. Authored by some of the foremost scientists in the field, each volume provides up-to-date information and directions for future research. - Authored by some of the foremost scientists in the field - Provides up-to-date information and directions for future research - Valuable reference material for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and professional scientists

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jeon, Kwang W.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Cover;1
2;Copyright Page;5
3;Contents;6
4;Contributors;10
5;Chapter 1. Cell and Molecular Biology of the Multifunctional Peptide, Adrenomedullin;12
5.1;I. Introduction;12
5.2;II. Gene Structure and Regulation of Gene Expression;13
5.3;III. Receptors for Adrenomedullin and Related Peptides;19
5.4;IV. Adrenomedullin Serum-Binding Protein;25
5.5;V. Distribution of AM and PAMP in Healthy Organs and Tissues;27
5.6;VI. Functions of Adrenomedullin;42
5.7;VII. Role of Adrenomedullin in Pathological States;54
5.8;VIII. Manipulation of Adrenomedullin Levels;64
5.9;IX. Conclusions, Open Questions, and Future Perspectives;66
5.10;References;67
6;Chapter 2. Molecular Mechanisms of Cerebral Ischemia-Induced Neuronal Death;104
6.1;I. Introduction;105
6.2;II. Neuronal Death;110
6.3;III. Catastrophe in the Endoplasmic Reticulum;115
6.4;IV. Mitochondrial Catastrophe;119
6.5;V. Oxidative Stress;122
6.6;VI. DNA Damage and Cerebral Ischemia;124
6.7;VII. Altered Gene Expression following Cerebral Ischemia;126
6.8;VIII. Neuroprotection in Cerebral Ischemia;135
6.9;IX. Conclusion;140
6.10;References;141
7;Chapter 3. Application of Comparative Genomics in Fish Endocrinology;160
7.1;I. Introduction;161
7.2;II. Comparative Genomics;166
7.3;III. Impact of Comparative Genomics on Fish Endocrinology;173
7.4;IV. Summary;193
7.5;References;194
8;Chapter 4. Protein Transport into Secondary Plastids and the Evolution of Primary and Secondary Plastids;202
8.1;I. Introduction;203
8.2;II. Evolution of Plastids by Endocytobiosis;205
8.3;III. Translocation Systems for Plastid Protein Targeting;217
8.4;IV. Evolutionary Considerations;245
8.5;V. Prospects;247
8.6;References;248
9;Chapter 5. Conserved Features of Endocytosis in Dictyostelium;268
9.1;I. Introduction;268
9.2;II. Endocytic Uptake at the Plasma Membrane;269
9.3;III. Progression through Endosomal Compartments;280
9.4;IV. Retrograde Membrane Flow;284
9.5;V. Exocytosis;285
9.6;VI. Osmoregulation;286
9.7;VII. Concluding Remarks;287
9.8;References;289
10;Index;300