International Review of Cytology

Jeon, Kwang W.

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Table of contents
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsix
  • Chapter 1. T-Box Genes in Development: From Hydra to Humans1
  • I. Introduction1
  • II. Evolution of the T-Box Gene Family4
  • III. T-Box Genes from Hydra to Humans7
  • IV. Expression, Function, and Regulation of T-Box Genes17
  • V. Concluding Remarks58
  • References60
  • Chapter 2. N-Ethylmaleimide Sensitive Factor (NSF) Structure and Function71
  • I. Introduction71
  • II. Historical Perspective72
  • III. NSF, SNAPs, and SNAREs80
  • IV. NSF Structure and Function87
  • V. Concluding Remarks102
  • References103
  • Chapter 3. Syndecans and Cell Adhesion113
  • I. Introduction113
  • II. Historical Background115
  • III. Syndecan Core Proteins116
  • IV. Syndecans and Cell Adhesion129
  • V. Concluding Remarks141
  • References142
  • Chapter 4. Ultrastructure and Composition of Basement Membranes in the Tooth151
  • I. Introduction151
  • II. Basement Membranes in Nondental Tissues152
  • III. Extrabasement and Intrabasement Membrane Microfibrils163
  • IV. Basement Membranes and Their Specialization in the Tooth166
  • V. Concluding Remarks187
  • References188
  • Chapter 5. Molecular and Biochemical Regulation of Early Mammalian Development195
  • I. Introduction196
  • II. Cytoplasmic Signaling198
  • III. Formation of the Fertilization-Competent Mammalian Egg200
  • IV. Fertilization204
  • V. Embryonic Genome Activation218
  • VI. Epigenetic Modifications222
  • VII. Concluding Remarks225
  • References226
  • Chapter 6. Migration of Dendritic Cells into Lymphatics„The Langerhans Cell Example: Routes, Regul237
  • I. Introduction237
  • II. Models to Study Langerhans Cell Migration240
  • III. Other Forms of Langerhans Cell Migration244
  • IV. Routes of Langerhans Cell Migration245
  • V. Regulation of Langerhans Cell Migration250
  • VI. Relevance of Langerhans Cell Migration257
  • VII. Concluding Remarks260
  • References261
  • Index271
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780123646118
  • ISBN-13 9780080489162
  • Author Jeon, Kwang W.
  • Category Science
  • Subject Biochemistry

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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.