International Review of Cytology
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Table of contents
- Contentsv
- Contributorsix
- Chapter 1. Amphibians as a Model for the Study of Endocrine Disruptors1
- I. Introduction2
- II. Amphibians as a Model for the Study of Endocrine Disruptors6
- III. Conclusions and Perspectives36
- References47
- Chapter 2. Structure and Function of the Entamoeba histolytica Gal/GalNAc lectin59
- I. Introduction59
- II. Structure of the Gal/GalNAc Lectin60
- III. Pathogenicity of Entamoeba histolytica68
- IV. Role of the Gal/GalNAc Lectin in Pathogenicity70
- V. Concluding Remarks and Future Directions76
- References76
- Chapter 3. Epigenetic Mechanisms for Primary Differentiation in Mammalian Embryos81
- I. Introduction82
- II. Preimplantation Development„Primary Cell Differentiation84
- III. Nuclei Changes Related to Primary Differentiation86
- IV. Metaphase Chromosomes, Cell Memory, and Primary Differentiation92
- V. Possible Mechanisms of Developmental Chromosomal Differentiation108
- VI. Concluding Remarks.116
- References117
- Chapter 4. Glycocalyx of Lung Epithelial Cells131
- I. Introduction132
- II. Glycocalyx of the Bronchoalveolar Lining Cells: Composition and Function135
- III. Sialic Acid Residues as Lung Glycococalyx Components148
- IV. Concluding Remarks160
- References162
- Chapter 5. Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms Involved in the Generation of Fiber Diversity during My175
- I. Introduction175
- II. The Origin of Skeletal Muscle177
- III. Muscle Fiber Types182
- IV. Formation of Fiber Types in Mammals183
- V. Formation of Fiber Types in Birds187
- VI. The Myosin Heavy Chain Gene Family190
- VII. Head Muscles192
- VIII. Factors Influencing Fiber Type Diversity205
- IX. Concluding Remarks219
- References219
- Chapter 6. The Leukocyte Cytoskeleton in Cell Migration and Immune Interactions233
- I. Introduction234
- II. The Cytoskeleton of the Leukocyte235
- III. The Migratory Behavior of Leukocytes248
- IV. The Cytoskeleton of the Leukocyte during Functional Responses267
- V. Concluding Remarks274
- References275
- Index291
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.