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International Review of Cytology: A Survey of Cell Biology

Jeon, Kwang W.

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Table of contents
  • Copyright Pageiv
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsix
  • Chapter 1. The Role of Regulatory T Cells in Controlling Immunologic Self-Tolerance1
  • I. Introduction1
  • II. T cell-Mediated Control of Self-Reactive T Cells as a Key Mechanism of Immunologic Self-Toleranc3
  • III. Regulatory T Cells Engaged in Natural Self-Tolerance5
  • IV. Origin of CD25+CD4+ Regulatory T Cells and Acquisition of Regulatory Functions16
  • V. Roles of CD25+CD4+ Regulatory T Cells in Immune Responses19
  • VI. Regulatory T Cells in Humans25
  • VII. Conclusion and Future Perspective26
  • References27
  • Chapter 2. Cell and Molecular Biology of Myoblast Fusion33
  • I. Introduction33
  • II. Specification of Prefusion Myoblasts and the Acquisition of Fusion Competence35
  • III. Myoblast Recognition and Adhesion43
  • IV. Ultrastructure of the Adherent Myoblast Interface54
  • V. Intracellular and Membrane-Associated Changes That Precede Fusion58
  • VI. The Fusion Process70
  • VII. Concluding Remarks76
  • References77
  • Chapter 3. Fishy Tales of Prolactin-Releasing Peptide91
  • I. Introduction91
  • II. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Prolactin-Releasing Peptide96
  • III. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Prolactin-Releasing Pepetide Receptor100
  • IV. Expression Profiles of Prolactin-Releasing Peptide and its Receptor102
  • V. Biological Actions of Prolactin-Releasing Peptide108
  • VI. Concluding Remarks118
  • References120
  • Chapter 4. Regulation of Fish Gonadotropins131
  • I. Introduction132
  • II. Duality of Fish Gonadotropins136
  • III. Regulation of Gonadotropin Release142
  • IV. Regulation of Gonadotropin Subunit Genes150
  • V. Conclusions170
  • References171
  • Chapter 5. Cell Volume and Insulin Signaling187
  • I. Introduction188
  • II. Insulin Signaling189
  • III. Cell Volume Signaling193
  • IV. Cell Hydration and Insulin Resistances207
  • V. Concluding Remarks213
  • References215
  • Chapter 6. Ammonia Signaling in Yeast Colony Formation229
  • I. Introduction230
  • II. Multicellular Structures Formed by Microorganisms230
  • III. Periodic Behavior of Yeast Colonies233
  • IV. Ammonia ast the Signaling Molecule254
  • V. Conclusions266
  • References267
  • Chapter 7. Biogenesis and Cellular Dynamics of Aminoglycerophospholipids273
  • I. Introduction273
  • II. Biogenesis and Function of Aminoglycerophospholipids276
  • III. Lipid Dynamics and Membrane Assembly of Aminoglycerophospholipids295
  • IV. Concluding Remarks303
  • References304
  • Index325
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780123646293
  • ISBN-13 9780080491646
  • 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.

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