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International Review of Cytology

Jeon, Kwang W.

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Table of contents
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsvii
  • Chapter 1. Effects of High Hydrostatic Pressures on Living Cells: A Consequence of the Properties of1
  • I. Introduction1
  • II. Cell-Associated Water and Pressure3
  • III. Effects of High Hydrostatic Pressures on Biological Macromolecules21
  • IV. Effects of High Hydrostatic Pressures on Molecule Assemblages and Isolated Cell Organelles31
  • V. Effects of High Hydrostatic Pressures on Living Cells43
  • VI. Concluding Remarks67
  • References69
  • Chapter 2. Role of Ca2+ in Membrane Excitation and Cell Motility in Characean Cells as a Model Syst85
  • I. Introduction85
  • II. Characeae Cells as a Material for Studying Calcium Signaling86
  • III. Membrane Phenomena in Relation to Calcium Regulation99
  • IV. Hydration-Induced Ca2+ Release (HICR) and Cytoplasmic Streaming105
  • V. Concluding Remarks109
  • References110
  • Chapter 3. Calcium in Ciliated Protozoa: Sources, Regulation, and Calcium-Regulated Cell Functions115
  • I. Introduction115
  • II. General Overview of Ca2+ Regulation in Eukaryotic Cells117
  • III. Ca2+ in Ciliated Protozoa125
  • IV. Concluding Remarks„Outlook on Open Questions for Future Research184
  • References186
  • Chapter 4. Mitogen-Activated Protein (MAP) Kinase Pathways in Plants: Versatile Signaling Tools209
  • I. Introduction209
  • II. Structure of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) Cascades211
  • III. MAPK Pathways in Eukaryotes215
  • IV. MAPK Cascades in Plants: Structure and Phylogenetic Classification219
  • V. Functions of MAPK Pathways in Plants230
  • VI. MAPK Pathway Inactivation255
  • VII. Concluding Remarks and Perspectives257
  • References258
  • Index277
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780123646057
  • ISBN-13 9780080489131
  • Author Jeon, Kwang W.
  • Category Science
  • Subject Reference

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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.

Key Features
* Effects of High Hydrostatic Pressures on Living Cells: A Consequence of the Properties of Macromolecules and Macromolecule-Associated Water
* Ca2+ in Membrane Excitation and Cell Motility in Characean Cells as a Model System
* Calcium in Ciliated Protozoa: Sources, Regulation, and Calcium-Regulated Cell Functions
* Mitogen-Activated Protein (MAP) Kinase Pathways in Plants: Versatile Signaling Tools