International Review of Cytology A Survey of Cell Biology

Name: International Review of Cytology A Survey of Cell Biology
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ISBN: 9780123741790

ISBN-10: 0123741793

ISBN-13: 9780123741790

Edition: 263rd 2007

Authors: Kwang W. Jeon

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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 include Mechanisms of Gradient Detection: A Comparison of Axon Pathfinding with Eukaryotic Cell Migration; Leptin and the Regulation of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis; Focal Adhesion and p53 Signaling in Cancer Cells; Cell and Molecular Biology of the Spindle Matrix; Mitochondrial Biology and Disease in Dictyostelium; Oxytocin and the Human Prostate in Health and Disease.

Book details

List price: $270.00
Edition: 263rd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 10/24/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Size: 5.94" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English



Contributors



Mechanisms of Gradient Detection: A Comparison of Axon Pathfinding with Eukaryotic Cell Migration




Introduction



Mechanisms of Gradient Detection in Selected Eukaryotic Cell Types



Common Grounds and Diversity



Concluding Remarks


Acknowledgments


References



Leptin and the Regulation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis




Introduction



Biology of Leptin and Its Receptors



Expression of Leptin and Its Receptors in the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis



Effects of Leptin on the Central Branch of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis



Effects of Leptin on the Peripheral Branch of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis



Involvement of Leptin in the Pathophysiology of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis



Concluding Remarks


Acknowledgments


References



Focal Adhesion Kinase and p53 Signaling in Cancer Cells




Introduction



Structure and Function of Focal Adhesion Kinase Protein



FAK in Tumorigenesis



FAK and p53 Association



FAK and p53 Targeted Therapy



Summary


Acknowledgments


References



Cell and Molecular Biology of the Spindle Matrix




Introduction



Microtubule Spindle Dynamics and Force Production



Evidence for a Spindle Matrix



Concluding Remarks


Acknowledgments


References



Mitochondrial Biology and Disease in Dictyostelium




Introduction



Mitochondrial Biology



Mitochondrial Disease



Concluding Remarks


References



Oxytocin and the Human Prostate in Health and Disease




Introduction



The Human Prostate



Oxytocin and Oxytocin Receptor



Oxytocin and the Prostate



Possible Roles of Oxytocin in the Pathophysiology of Prostate Disease



Concluding Remarks


References


Index