Molecular Biology of The Cell
Author : Bruce Alberts
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,51 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Cytology
ISBN : 9780815332183
Author : Bruce Alberts
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,51 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Cytology
ISBN : 9780815332183
Author : Sean P. Colgan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,45 MB
Release : 2008-02-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 1597451134
A versatile collection of readily reproducible cell-cell interaction assays for uncovering cellular interactions at the molecular level, both in vitro and in vivo. The protocols cover a diverse set of cell-cell interaction models in both normal and pathological states, are readily adaptable to nearly any cell type and organ system, and include primary data and outcome analysis. In addition, the protocols follow the successful Methods in Molecular BiologyTM series format, each offering step-by-step laboratory instructions, an introduction outlining the principles behind the technique, lists of the necessary equipment and reagents, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.
Author : Max M. Burger
Publisher :
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,51 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Medical
ISBN :
A Karger 'Publishing Highlights 1890-2015' title Intercellular communication involves processes such as cell-cell recognition, cell adhesion and cell migration, which are of fundamental importance during embryonic development and in the fully differentiated stage. Over the past decade an ever-growing number of new types of molecules that mediate cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions have been discovered, characterized and cloned. This book, based on an interdisciplinary symposium, contain the latest research findings on cell-cell and cell-matric interactions in the fields of neurobiology, oncology and immunology. Leading international investigators present current data on cell adhesion molecules, integrins, immunoglobulins, homing receptors and cytokines, and elicidates their role in morphogenesis, tumor invasion and metastasis. Furthermore, the differentiation, proliferation and cooperation of the multiple cell types of the immune system are discussed. The new insights gained are also evaluated for their potential clinical applications. Offering a unique perspective of this fast-expanding area of research, this collection of papers is indispensable reading for all cell, molecular and developmental biologists as well as for oncologists, immunologists and neurobiologists.
Author : David Garrod
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 15,7 MB
Release : 1999-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080877133
The aim of "The Adhesive Interaction of Cells" has been to assemble a series of reviews by leading international experts embracing many of the most important recent developments in this rapidly expanding field. The purpose of all biological research is to understand the form and function of living organisms and, by comprehending the normal, to find explanations and remedies for the abnormal and for disease conditions. The molecules involved in cell adhesion are of fundamental importance to the structure and function of all multicellular organisms. In this book, the contributors focus on the systems of vertebrates, especially mammals, since these are most relevant to human disease. It would have been equally possible to concentrate on developmental processes and adhesion in lower organisms. A major function of adhesion molecules is to bind cells to each other or to the extracellular matrix, but they are much more than "glue". Adhesions in animal tissues must be dynamic-forming, persisting, or declining in regulated fashion- to facilitate the mobility and turnover of tissue cells. Moreover, the majority of adhesion molecules are transmembrane molecules and thus provide links between the cells and their surroundings. This gives rise to another major function of adhesion molecules, the capacity to transduce signals across the hydrophobic barrier imposed by the plasma membrane. Such signal transduction is crucially important to many aspects of cellular function including the regulation of cell motility, gene expression, and differentiation. The work in this book progresses through four sections. Part I discusses the four major families of adhesion molecules themselves, the integrins (Green and Humphries), the cadherins (Stappert and Kemler), the selectins (Tedder et al.) and the immunoglobulin superfamily (Simmons); part 2 considers junctional complexes involved in cell interactions: focal adhesions and adherens junctions (Ben Ze'ev), desmosomes (Garrod et al.), and tight junctions (Citi and Cordenonsi). The signaling role of adhesion molecules is the focus of part 3, through integrins and the extracellular matrix (Edwards and Streuli), through platelet adhesion (Du and Ginsberg), and in the nervous system (Hemperley). In part 4, the aim is to show how adhesive phenomena contribute to important aspects of cell behavior and human health. Leukocyte trafficking (Haskard et al.), cancer metastasis (Marshall and Hart), cell migration (Paleck et al.), and implantation and placentation (Damsky et al.) are the topics considered in depth. The different sections are, of course, not mutually exclusive: it is both undesirable and impossible to separate structure from function when considering cell adhesion. Each chapter has its unique features, but some overlap is both invevitable and valuable since it provides different perspectives on closely related topics. We hope that the whole contributes a valuable and stimulating consideration of this important topic.
Author : H. -J Marthy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 20,33 MB
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1468450921
The NATO Advanced Study Institute on "Cellular and Molecular Control of Direct Cell Interactions in Developing System" has been attended by 15 invited main lecturers and 60 participants. According to its purpose senior scientists, postdoctoral trainees and graduate students working in areas like biology, biochemistry, electrophysiology, medicine etc . . . could discuss their common interest in the various structural, ultrastructural, molecular and functional aspects of cell interactions in developing in vivo and in vitro systems. Whereas the topics of the first week have been mostly concerned with the general aspects of cell interactions in embryogenesis (section I and II of this book), the second week has been mainly devoted to the structures and functions of the direct cell contact sites at the membrane level as gap junctions, including electrophysiological aspects, dye coupling and selective cell-cooperation in some model systems as the neuro-muscular junctions (section III-V of this book). A multidisciplinary and stepwise approach, from initial cell contacts in early embryogenesis up to well defined selective cell cooperation, appeared to be an efficient means to provide answers to the question of how cells control, in a dynamic system as given in a differentiating embryo, their multiple temporary and permanent interactions so necessary for ordered cell positioning, cell linking and well established cell-to-cell communication.
Author : Sivakumar Joghi Thatha Gowder
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,75 MB
Release : 2012-10-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9535107925
The book Cell Interaction focuses on various processes that occur within and outside the cells. Cell interactions are important for functioning of many organ systems: cell adhesion, tissue development, cellular communication, inflammation, tumor metastasis, and microbial infection. Key features include developmental cell interactions, immune and neural cell interactions, cell interactions in normal and disease conditions and advanced level methods to evaluate cell interactions. This book will be a significant resource to all scientists and physicians who are intended to explore more on cells.
Author : Ajit Varki
Publisher : CSHL Press
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 22,51 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780879696818
Sugar chains (glycans) are often attached to proteins and lipids and have multiple roles in the organization and function of all organisms. "Essentials of Glycobiology" describes their biogenesis and function and offers a useful gateway to the understanding of glycans.
Author : Magdalena Klink
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 29,30 MB
Release : 2022-02-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3030913112
Now, it its second edition, this book summarizes the role of immune cells in tumor suppression and progression. It describes in detail why tumor cells can survive and spread in spite of the antitumor response of immune cells. Since immunotherapy is an attractive approach to cancer therapy, this book also provides information on the two main strategies: monoclonal antibodies and adaptive T cell immunotherapy, with a focus on recent human clinical trials. A newly added chapter also focuses on the role of Natural Killer cells in tumor progression. The book provides a state-of-the-art, comprehensive overview of immune cells in cancer and is an indispensable resource for researchers and practitioners working or lecturing in the field of cancer research and immunology.
Author : Krishna C. Persaud
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 18,52 MB
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1439871728
Many advances have been made in the last decade in the understanding of the computational principles underlying olfactory system functioning. Neuromorphic Olfaction is a collaboration among European researchers who, through NEUROCHEM (Fp7-Grant Agreement Number 216916)-a challenging and innovative European-funded project-introduce novel computing p
Author : Patrick Y-K Wong
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 40,92 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 1468460242
This volume constitutes. in part. the proceedings of the symposium on "Cell-Cell Interaction and Release of Inflammatory Mediators" organized by Drs. Patrick Y-K Wong and Charles N. Serhan and presented at the FASEB meeting in Washington. D.C. in April. 1990. It contains chapters by the symposium speakers as well as contributions from investigators in this field. Readers will find exciting advances in this volume. which contains chapters dedicated to state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of Cell-Cell Interaction and the functions of released mediators in inflammatory diseases. This book includes "cutting edge" investigations on transcellular eicosanoid biosynthesis. cytokines. PAF, and adhesion as well as interactions of inflammatory cells with endothe 1 i um. 1 ung • and kidney. A 1 so. the contro 1 and regu 1 at ion of renal function by lipid mediators generated during cell-cell i nteracti ons between rena 1 mesangi a 1 cells and 1 eukocytes has generated insight into the cell biology and regulatory role of these mediators in the kidney. Moreover. the relationship between these areas is discussed in sequelae of both asthmatic and renal diseases. We hope that some of the enthusiasm and excitement present in this research are also evident here and that this volume will serve as a reference for researchers. teachers. and students to survey thi s rapidly growing field.