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International Review of Cytology

Jeon, Kwang W.

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Table of contents
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsix
  • Chapter 1. Glucocorticoid and Thyroid Hormone Receptors in Mitochondria of Animal Cells1
  • I. Introduction2
  • II. Physiology of Glucocorticoid and Thyroid Hormones: Energy Metabolism3
  • III. Molecular Mechanisms of Glucocorticoid and Thyroid Hormone Action5
  • IV. Effects of Glucocorticoid and Thyroid Hormones in Mitochondria15
  • V. Concluding Remarks47
  • References49
  • Chapter 2. Plastid Division: Its Origins and Evolution63
  • I. Introduction64
  • II. Endosymbiosis and Origins of Plastid Envelope Membranes66
  • III. Division of Plastids Acquired via Primary Endosymbiosis68
  • IV. Division of Plastids Acquired via Secondary Endosymbiosis83
  • V. Nuclear Control of Plastid Division86
  • VI. Concluding Remarks87
  • References89
  • Chapter 3. Cell-Cycle Responses to DNA Damage in G299
  • I. Introduction99
  • II. Cdc2: The Mitotic Switch103
  • III. The DNA Damage-Mediated G2 Arrest Signaling Pathway107
  • IV. The G2 Checkpoint and Development118
  • V. Additional Components in Checkpoint Signaling120
  • VI. The G2 Checkpoint as a Therapeutic Target126
  • VII. Concluding Remarks and Future Directions127
  • References129
  • Chapter 4. Chromosomes of the Budding Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae141
  • I. Introduction142
  • II. Chromosome Structure and Division143
  • III. Chromosomes in Interphase164
  • IV. Summary and Conclusions182
  • References184
  • Chapter 5. Proteinases and Their Inhibitors in the Immune System197
  • I. Introduction197
  • II. Proteinases and Their Natural Inhibitors in Apoptosis201
  • III. MHC Class II-Mediated Antigen Processing214
  • IV. Interference with Proteinase Activity as a Therapeutic Strategy220
  • V. Concluding Remarks224
  • References224
  • Chapter 6. Comparative Analysis of Spore Coat Formation, Structure, and Function in Dictyostelium237
  • I. Introduction237
  • II. Background on Cell Walls239
  • III. Composition and Structure of the Dictyostelium Spore Coat244
  • IV. Intermolecular Interactions260
  • V. Formation and Functions of the Dictyostelium Spore Coat265
  • VI. Germination of Dictyostelium Spores275
  • VII. Comparison with Other Dictyostelium ECMs277
  • VIII. Implications for Future Studies281
  • References282
  • Index295
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780123646262
  • ISBN-13 9780080495545
  • 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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