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International Review of Cytology

Jeon, Kwang W.

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Table of contents
  • Copyright Pageiv
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsix
  • Chapter 1. Cell and Molecular Biology of the Multifunctional Peptide, Adrenomedullin1
  • I. Introduction1
  • II. Gene Structure and Regulation of Gene Expression2
  • III. Receptors for Adrenomedullin and Related Peptides8
  • IV. Adrenomedullin Serum-Binding Protein14
  • V. Distribution of AM and PAMP in Healthy Organs and Tissues16
  • VI. Functions of Adrenomedullin31
  • VII. Role of Adrenomedullin in Pathological States43
  • VIII. Manipulation of Adrenomedullin Levels53
  • IX. Conclusions, Open Questions, and Future Perspectives55
  • References56
  • Chapter 2. Molecular Mechanisms of Cerebral Ischemia-Induced Neuronal Death93
  • I. Introduction94
  • II. Neuronal Death99
  • III. Catastrophe in the Endoplasmic Reticulum104
  • IV. Mitochondrial Catastrophe108
  • V. Oxidative Stress111
  • VI. DNA Damage and Cerebral Ischemia113
  • VII. Altered Gene Expression following Cerebral Ischemia115
  • VIII. Neuroprotection in Cerebral Ischemia124
  • IX. Conclusion129
  • References130
  • Chapter 3. Application of Comparative Genomics in Fish Endocrinology149
  • I. Introduction150
  • II. Comparative Genomics155
  • III. Impact of Comparative Genomics on Fish Endocrinology162
  • IV. Summary182
  • References183
  • Chapter 4. Protein Transport into Secondary Plastids and the Evolution of Primary and Secondary Plas191
  • I. Introduction192
  • II. Evolution of Plastids by Endocytobiosis194
  • III. Translocation Systems for Plastid Protein Targeting206
  • IV. Evolutionary Considerations234
  • V. Prospects236
  • References237
  • Chapter 5. Conserved Features of Endocytosis in Dictyostelium257
  • I. Introduction257
  • II. Endocytic Uptake at the Plasma Membrane258
  • III. Progression through Endosomal Compartments269
  • IV. Retrograde Membrane Flow273
  • V. Exocytosis274
  • VI. Osmoregulation275
  • VII. Concluding Remarks276
  • References278
  • Index289
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780123646255
  • ISBN-13 9780080491622
  • 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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