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International Review Of Cytology: A Survey of Cell Biology

Jeon, Kwang W.

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Table of contents
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsvii
  • Chapter 1. Transcription in Haploid Male Germ Cells1
  • I. Introduction1
  • II. Structural and Biochemical Changes in the Nucleus During Sperm Differentiation and Maturation2
  • III. Transcriptional Activity in Spermatids11
  • IV. Accumulation of Transcripts in Ejaculated Sperm Cells29
  • V. Concluding Remarks37
  • References37
  • Chapter 2. Free Radicals in Cell Biology57
  • I. Introduction57
  • II. Potential Sources of Free Radicals in the Cell58
  • III. Most Frequent Reactive Oxygen Species63
  • IV. Enzymes Involved in Antioxidant Protection68
  • V. Oxidative Modification of Biomolecules73
  • VI. Pathophysiological Mechanisms Involving Free Radicals76
  • VII. Concluding Remarks82
  • References82
  • Chapter 3. Experimental Studies on Sexual Reproduction in Diatoms91
  • I. Introduction92
  • II. Sexual Reproduction in the Diatom Life Cycle94
  • III. Effect of Experimental Studies on Knowledge of Diatom Sexuality112
  • IV. Applications and Interpretation132
  • V. Concluding Remarks141
  • References142
  • Chapter 4. Vertebrate Thymus and the Neurotrophin System155
  • I. Introduction155
  • II. Vertebrate Thymus158
  • III. Neurotrophins and Neurotrophin Receptors165
  • IV. Thymic Neurotrophin System176
  • V. Concluding Remarks and Future Perspectives190
  • References193
  • Chapter 5. Visualization of Molecular Activities Inside Living Cells with Fluorescent Labels205
  • I. Introduction205
  • II. Exploiting Fluorescence Properties207
  • III. Förster Resonance Energy Transfer217
  • IV. Probing Molecular Behavior by FRET229
  • V. Labeling Biomolecules with Synthetic Fluorophores246
  • VI. The Future of Biosensors252
  • VII. Concluding Remarks264
  • References265
  • Index279
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780123646415
  • ISBN-13 9780080495644
  • 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. Authored by some of the foremost scientists in the field, each volume provides up-to-date information and directions for future research. Articles in this volume address transcription in haploid male germ cells, free radicals in cell biology, experimental studies on sexual reproduction in diatoms, vertebrate thymus and the neurotrophin system, and visualization of molecular activities inside living cells with fluorescent labels.