Jeon International Review of Cytology

1. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-0-08-049554-5
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band Volume 222, 302 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;Contents;6
3;Contributors;10
4;Chapter 1. Glucocorticoid and Thyroid Hormone Receptors in Mitochondria of Animal Cells;12
4.1;I. Introduction;13
4.2;II. Physiology of Glucocorticoid and Thyroid Hormones: Energy Metabolism;14
4.3;III. Molecular Mechanisms of Glucocorticoid and Thyroid Hormone Action;16
4.4;IV. Effects of Glucocorticoid and Thyroid Hormones in Mitochondria;26
4.5;V. Concluding Remarks;58
4.6;References;60
5;Chapter 2. Plastid Division: Its Origins and Evolution;74
5.1;I. Introduction;75
5.2;II. Endosymbiosis and Origins of Plastid Envelope Membranes;77
5.3;III. Division of Plastids Acquired via Primary Endosymbiosis;79
5.4;IV. Division of Plastids Acquired via Secondary Endosymbiosis;94
5.5;V. Nuclear Control of Plastid Division;97
5.6;VI. Concluding Remarks;98
5.7;References;100
6;Chapter 3. Cell-Cycle Responses to DNA Damage in G2;110
6.1;I. Introduction;110
6.2;II. Cdc2: The Mitotic Switch;114
6.3;III. The DNA Damage-Mediated G2 Arrest Signaling Pathway;118
6.4;IV. The G2 Checkpoint and Development;129
6.5;V. Additional Components in Checkpoint Signaling;131
6.6;VI. The G2 Checkpoint as a Therapeutic Target;137
6.7;VII. Concluding Remarks and Future Directions;138
6.8;References;140
7;Chapter 4. Chromosomes of the Budding Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae;152
7.1;I. Introduction;153
7.2;II. Chromosome Structure and Division;154
7.3;III. Chromosomes in Interphase;175
7.4;IV. Summary and Conclusions;193
7.5;References;195
8;Chapter 5. Proteinases and Their Inhibitors in the Immune System;208
8.1;I. Introduction;208
8.2;II. Proteinases and Their Natural Inhibitors in Apoptosis;212
8.3;III. MHC Class II-Mediated Antigen Processing;225
8.4;IV. Interference with Proteinase Activity as a Therapeutic Strategy;231
8.5;V. Concluding Remarks;235
8.6;References;235
9;Chapter 6. Comparative Analysis of Spore Coat Formation, Structure, and Function in Dictyostelium;248
9.1;I. Introduction;248
9.2;II. Background on Cell Walls;250
9.3;III. Composition and Structure of the Dictyostelium Spore Coat;255
9.4;IV. Intermolecular Interactions;271
9.5;V. Formation and Functions of the Dictyostelium Spore Coat;276
9.6;VI. Germination of Dictyostelium Spores;286
9.7;VII. Comparison with Other Dictyostelium ECMs;288
9.8;VIII. Implications for Future Studies;292
10;References;293
11;Index;306