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Current Topics in Developmental Biology

Schatten, Gerald P.

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Table of contents
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsvii
  • Chapter 1. Mechanism and Control of Meiotic Recombination Initiation1
  • I. Introduction2
  • II. Double-Strand Breaks as Initiators of Meiotic Recombination3
  • III. The Cast of Players, from Fungi to Mammals6
  • IV. Additional Factors That Influence or Are Influenced by Recombination Initiation31
  • V. A Molecular Model for Spo11 Action37
  • References39
  • Chapter 2. Osmoregulation and Cell Volume Regulation in the Preimplantation Embryo55
  • I. Introduction56
  • II. Sensitivity of Mammalian Embryos to Osmolarity57
  • III. Response to Hypertonicity and Regulation against Cell Volume Decreases by Mammalian Embryos60
  • IV. Regulation against Volume Increases by Mammalian Embryos80
  • V. Organic Osmolytes and Osmolarity in Vivo88
  • VI. Discussion and Summary94
  • References97
  • Chapter 3. Cell–Cell Interactions in Vascular Development107
  • I. Introduction107
  • II. The Cardiovascular System108
  • III. Differences in Vascular Beds124
  • IV. Parallels between Angiogenesis in Development and Pathology128
  • V. New Directions133
  • VI. Summary138
  • References139
  • Chapter 4. Genetic Regulation of Preimplantation Embryo Survival151
  • I. Introduction151
  • II. Preimplantation Development152
  • III. Environmental Effects on Preimplantation Embryo Survival156
  • IV. Genetic Effects on Preimplantation Embryo Survival159
  • V. Genes That Regulate Preimplantation Growth170
  • VI. Genes That Regulate Preimplantation Death178
  • VII. Conclusions179
  • References181
  • Index193
  • Contents of Previous Volumes203
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780121531522
  • ISBN-13 9780080494333
  • Author Schatten, Gerald P.
  • Category Science
  • Subject Developmental Biology

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Current Topics in Developmental Biology provides a comprehensive survey of the major topics in the field of developmental biology. The volumes are valuable to researchers in animal and plant development, as well as to students and professionals who want an introduction to cellular and molecular mechanisms of development. The series has recently passed its 30-year mark, making it the longest-running forum for contemporary issues in developmental biology.