International Review of Cytology: A Survey of Cell Biology

Jeon, Kwang W.

In stock
Regular price 88.750 KD inc. VAT
License
Table of contents
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsix
  • Chapter 1. Potential Use of Stem Cells in Neuroreplacement Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases1
  • I. Introduction1
  • II. Basic Considerations in Stem Cell Research2
  • III. Promising Transplantable Materials for Neuroreplacement Therapies4
  • IV. Specific Discussion on Applications for Each Neurodegenerative Disease11
  • V. Concluding Remarks22
  • References23
  • Chapter 2. From Genes to Photosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana31
  • I. Introduction31
  • II. Evolutionary Considerations32
  • III. Mutational Dissection of Photosynthesis43
  • IV. Regulation of Photosynthesis and Cross-Talk between Chloroplast and Nucleus62
  • V. Concluding Remarks71
  • References72
  • Chapter 3. Homologous Recombination and Gene Targeting in Plant Cells85
  • I. Introduction85
  • II. Background87
  • III. Mechanisms of Recombination and Gene Targeting in Plants102
  • IV. Alternative Systems120
  • V. Concluding Remarks124
  • References125
  • Chapter 4. Redox Control, Redox Signaling, and Redox Homeostasis in Plant Cells141
  • I. Introduction142
  • II. Cytoplasmic Redox Milieu and Cellular Redox Network143
  • III. Components of Redox and Key Players149
  • IV. Redox Regulation163
  • V. Other Roles of Redox180
  • VI. Concluding Remarks182
  • References184
  • Chapter 5. The Cellular and Molecular Bases of Vertebrate Lens Regeneration195
  • I. Introduction195
  • II. In Vivo Forms of Lens Regeneration197
  • III. Lens Regeneration and Transdifferentiation211
  • IV. Cellular and Molecular Comparisons between Lens Regeneration and Embryonic Lens Development221
  • V. Molecular Control of Transdifferentiation: Hypotheses230
  • VI. Nature of Inducing Factors Involved in Lens Regeneration234
  • VII. Concluding Remarks240
  • References241
  • Index267
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780123646323
  • ISBN-13 9780080495576
  • Author Jeon, Kwang W.
  • Category Science
  • Subject Cell Biology

Do you have questions about this book?

Ask an expert!

The acclaimed International Review of Cytology series presents current advances and 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.

Contributors to this volume are Kiminobu Sugaya, Dario Leister, Anja Schneider, Bernd Reiss, Karl-Josef Dietz, and Jonathan J. Henry.

The acclaimed International Review of Cytology series presents current advances and 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.

Contributors to this volume are Kiminobu Sugaya, Dario Leister, Anja Schneider, Bernd Reiss, Karl-Josef Dietz, and Jonathan J. Henry.