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International Review of Cytology

Jeon, Kwang W.

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Table of contents
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsix
  • Chapter 1. Perikaryal Surface Specializations of Neurons in Sensory Ganglia1
  • I. Introduction1
  • II. Perikaryal Projections4
  • III. Other Characteristics of the Perikaryal Surface17
  • IV. Open Questions for Future Research24
  • References25
  • Chapter 2. Interaction between Endocrine and Immune Systems in Fish35
  • I. Introduction35
  • II. Characteristics of Endocrine and Immune Systems of Fish37
  • III. Effects of Stress on Immune Responses in Fish42
  • IV. Natural Changes Affecting Immune Responses through the Endocrine System47
  • V. Endocrine Control of Immune Functions50
  • VI. Regulation of the Endocrine System by Immune Components63
  • VII. Conclusions and Perspectives70
  • References72
  • Chapter 3. Endocytosis and the Cytoskeleton93
  • I. Introduction94
  • II. Cortical Cytoskeleton and Endocytosis94
  • III. Coat Components103
  • IV. Dynamin and Interacting Proteins105
  • V. Motor Proteins115
  • VI. Phospholipids and Their Metabolizing Enzymes117
  • VII. Small GTPases121
  • VIII. Modifications of the Actin Cytoskeleton and Membrane Trafficking in Specialized Cells123
  • IX. Insights from Yeast126
  • X. Concluding Remarks131
  • References132
  • Chapter 4. Biological Aspects of Signal Transduction by Cell Adhesion Receptors145
  • I. Introduction145
  • II. Structure and Function of Adhesion Receptor Familes146
  • III. Overview of Upstream Events in Adhesion Receptor Signaling152
  • IV. Signaling Affecting Cell Motility155
  • V. Regulation of Apoptosis by Cell Adhesion160
  • VI. Summary173
  • References174
  • Chapter 5. Repressors of Photomorphogenesis185
  • I. Introduction185
  • II. The COP/DET/FUS Group of Repressors189
  • III. Integration of Phytohormones with Repressors of Photomorphogenesis211
  • IV. Concluding Remarks214
  • References215
  • Chapter 6. Vascular Development in Arabidopsis225
  • I. Introduction225
  • II. Vascular Development in Inflorescence Stems226
  • III. Vascular Development in Roots241
  • IV. Vascular Development in Leaves244
  • V. Concluding Remarks250
  • References252
  • Chapter 7. Ascentrosomal Microtubule Nucleation in Higher Plants257
  • I. Introduction258
  • II. Identification of γ-Tubulin-Containing Complexes260
  • III. Plant γ-Tubulin Distribution at MTOCs and Along Microtubules: An Alternative Activity?263
  • IV. Investigating Different Sites for Microtubule Nucleation265
  • V. Concluding Remarks and Perspectives279
  • References282
  • Index291
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780123646248
  • ISBN-13 9780080489216
  • Author Jeon, Kwang W.
  • Category Science
  • Subject Research & Methodology

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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.

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