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International Review of Cytology

Jeon, Kwang W.

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Table of contents
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsix
  • Chapter 1. Interpretation of Mutants in Leaf Morphology: Genetic Evidence for a Compensatory System1
  • I. Introduction2
  • II. Organismal Theory4
  • III. Organismal Theory versus Cell Theory„Case Studies7
  • IV. Concluding Remarks: Neo-Cell Theory32
  • References.34
  • Chapter 2. Regulation of Nuclear Import and Export by the GTPase Ran41
  • I. Introduction41
  • II. Overview: Nuclear Transport Pathways42
  • III. Ran and Its Primary Regulators RanGEF and RanGAP52
  • IV. Nuclear Transport Receptors Regulated by Ran60
  • V. Ran-Binding Domain- (RanBD) Containing Proteins70
  • VI. NTF2 and Related Proteins75
  • VII. Concluding Remarks79
  • References79
  • Chapter 3. The Role of Growth Factors in Tooth Development93
  • I. Introduction93
  • II. TGF-β Family97
  • III. Fibroblast Growth Factors102
  • IV. Sonic Hedgehog107
  • V. Wnt Family110
  • VI. Tumor Necrosis Factors113
  • VII. Notch Signaling116
  • VIII. Other Growth Factors118
  • IX. Signaling Networks and Dental Patterning119
  • X. Concluding Remarks126
  • References128
  • Chapter 4. Actin Dynamics in Platelets137
  • I. Introduction137
  • II. Platelets and Actin138
  • III. Actin Filaments in Resting Platelets148
  • IV. Inhibition of Actin Polymerization in Resting Platelets152
  • V. Actin Filaments in Activated Platelets160
  • VI. Stress Fibers and Adhesion Plaques168
  • VII. A Model of Actin Dynamics in Platelet Activation172
  • VIII. Summary174
  • References175
  • Chapter 5. Photoreceptor Renewal: A Role for Peripherin/rds183
  • I. Introduction184
  • II. Organization of Vertebrate Photoreceptors185
  • III. Preservation of ROS Organization188
  • IV. Cellular Processes Coordinating Renewal198
  • V. Molecular Basis of Disk Renewal202
  • VI. Concluding Remarks212
  • References214
  • Chapter 6 . Specification of Developmental Fates in Ascidian Embryos: Molecular Approach to Maternal227
  • I. Introduction227
  • II. Maternal Determinants That Control Cell Fates229
  • III. Signaling Molecules That Mediate Inductive Interactions243
  • IV. Concluding Remarks265
  • References266
  • Index277
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780123646217
  • ISBN-13 9780080489186
  • 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. This volume contains the following articles: Interpretations of Mutants in Leaf Morphology; Regulation of Nuclear Import and Export by the GTPase RAN; The Role of Growth Factors in Tooth Development; Actin Dynamics in Platelets; Photoreceptor Renewal; and Specification of Developmental Fates in Ascidian Embryos.

*Interpretation of Mutants in Leaf Morphology: Genetic Evidence for a Compensatory System in Leaf Morphogenesis
*Regulation of Nuclear Import and Export by the GTPase Ran
*The Role of Growth Factors in Tooth Development
*Actin Dynamics in Platelets
*Photoreceptor Renewal:A Role for Perepherin/rds
*Specification of Developmental Fates in Ascidian Embryos: Maternal Determinants and Signaling Molecules