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International Review of Cytology

Jeon, Kwang W.

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Table of contents
  • CONTENTSv
  • Contributorsvii
  • Chapter 1. Cytoskeleton-Dependent Transport and Localization of mRNA1
  • I. Introduction1
  • II. Localization of mRNAs2
  • III. Factors Involved in mRNA Recognition7
  • IV. Microtubules and Microfilaments: Substrates for mRNA Transport13
  • V. Molecular Motors and RNA Transport17
  • VI. Anchorage and Translation of mRNA20
  • VII. Concluding Remarks and Perspectives22
  • References24
  • Chapter 2. Special Cytochemistry in Cell Biology33
  • I. Introduction33
  • II. Cytochemistry in Cell Biology34
  • III. General Cytochemistry36
  • IV. Special Cytochemistry61
  • V. Concluding Remarks135
  • References136
  • Chapter 3. Plasticity and Stabilization of Neuromuscular and CNS Synapses: Interactions between Thro153
  • I. Introduction154
  • II. Proteolysis, Basal Lamina Degradation, and Contact Elimination156
  • III. Protease-Activated Signaling Mechanisms and Plasticity158
  • IV. Protease Inhibition and Resistance: Mechanisms for Competitive Survival?159
  • V. Potential Mechanisms of Contact Stabilization/Reinforcement by Cross-Linking Reactions164
  • VI. Concluding Remarks167
  • References169
  • Chapter 4. Adipokinetic Hormones of Insect: Release, Signal Transduction, and Responses179
  • I. Introduction180
  • II. Insect Adipokinetic Hormones181
  • III. Adipokinetic Hormone Signaling201
  • IV. Adipokinetic Hormone-Induced Effects on the Lipophorin System214
  • V. Concluding Remarks and Perspectives227
  • References229
  • Chapter 5. Iron Metabolism in Mammalian Cells241
  • I. Introduction241
  • II. Understanding Homeostatic Regulation of Iron242
  • III. Duodenal Iron Absorption245
  • IV. Iron Proteins in Circulation251
  • V. Proteins of Cellular Iron Uptake and Storage256
  • VI. Concluding Remarks266
  • References267
  • Index279
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780123646156
  • ISBN-13 9780080569499
  • Author Jeon, Kwang W.
  • Category Science
  • Subject Cell Biology

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International Review of Cytology presents current advances and comprehensive reviews in cell biology--both plant and animal. Articles in this volume address such topics as cytoskeleton-dependent transport and localization of nRNA, special cytochemistry in cell biology, plasticity and stabilization of neuromuscular and CNS synapses, adipokinetic hormones of insects, and iron metabolism in mammalian cells. Authored by some of the foremost scientists in the field, each volume provides up-to-date information and directions for future research.