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International Review Of Cytology: A Survey of Cell Biology

Jeon, Kwang W.

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Table of contents
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsix
  • Chapter 1. Thymus Cell–Cell Interactions1
  • I. Introduction1
  • II. Thymus Cells2
  • III. Structural Differences Between Human and Rodent Thymus16
  • IV. Cell–Cell Interactions in Thymic Lymphopoiesis17
  • V. Cell–Cell Interactions in Thymic Organogenesis and Organization26
  • VI. General and Concluding Remarks38
  • References42
  • Chapter 2. Bauplan of Urmetazoa. Basis for Genetic Complexity of Metazoa53
  • I. Introduction56
  • II. Siliceous Sponges: Living Fossils57
  • III. Structural Features of the Sponge Bauplan59
  • IV. Evolutionary Novelties of the Urmetazoa: The Molecules64
  • V. Basic Functional Requirements Present in Urmetazoa: The Models74
  • VI. The Bauplan of Urmetazoa. Molecular Evidence81
  • VII. Conclusion84
  • References85
  • Chapter 3. Macromolecular Transport and Signaling Through Plasmodesmata91
  • I. Introduction91
  • II. Structure of Plasmodesmata95
  • III. Transport of Macromolecules Through Plasmodesmata111
  • IV. Movement Proteins in Macromolecular Transport Through Plasmodesmata115
  • V. Intercellular Transport of RNA Molecules119
  • VI. Concluding Remarks139
  • References140
  • Chapter 4. Cell-Surface Peptidases165
  • I. Introduction165
  • II. Classification and General Properties of Cell-Surface Peptidases168
  • III. Physiological Functions and Pharmacological Importance of Cell-Surface Peptidases173
  • IV. Conclusions and Perspectives201
  • References202
  • Chapter 5. Proliferation and Differentiation Processes in the Heart Muscle Elements in Different Phy215
  • I. Introduction216
  • II. Histogenetic Features of the Muscle Tissue of Pulsative Organs216
  • III. Regulatory Mechanisms232
  • IV. Secretory Function of Propulsatory Organs238
  • V. Concluding Remarks241
  • References242
  • Chapter 6. Cumulus–Oocyte Complex Interactions During Oocyte Maturation251
  • I. Introduction251
  • II. Morphological Changes of Cumulus–Oocyte Complexes During Oocyte Maturation254
  • III. Follicle Factors Inducing Cumulus Expansion255
  • IV. Role of Cumulus Expansion in Oocyte Maturation257
  • V. Cytoplasmic Regulators of Oocyte Maturation273
  • VI. Possible Roles of Cumulus Expansion279
  • VII. Concluding Remarks282
  • References283
  • Index293
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780123646392
  • ISBN-13 9780080495620
  • 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 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.