Overview

This volume provides an overview of the cytoskeleton particularly on the fundamental role the cytoskeleton plays in the regulation of cell structure and function. This book represents new trends in cytoskeletal research that go beyond the traditional approach of identifying new proteins in the cytoskeleton, but actually define how these proteins interact with signaling pathways. While the major emphasis in this volume remains on the microfilament structure, some discussion has been included in this volume to illustrate the similarities and differences between the three cytoskeletal elements namely the actin microfilament, the intermediate filaments and the microtubules.

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Author:   Seema Khurana ,  Edward Bittar
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Ltd
Edition:   37th edition
Volume:   v. 37
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.730kg
ISBN:  

9780444528681

ISBN 10:   0444528687
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   10 August 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

The Cytoskeleton of the Platelet. Membrane Cytoskeleton in Epithelial Cell. The Connection between Actin ATPase and Polymerization. Structure and Function of Villin. The connection between talin and focal adhesion protein. Roles of the actin cytoskeleton and myosins in the endomembrane system. The BRG1 and the actin filament system. The functional role of actin cytoskeleton dynamics and signaling. Ionic waves propogation along the dendritic cytoskeleton as a signaling mechanism. Regulation of the Actin Cytoskeleton by Phospholipids. Lipid interactions of cytoskeletal proteins. Spectrin function: A survey of genetic systems from Drosophila to humans. Mechanisms of ion transport regulation by microfilaments. Embryo morphogenesis and the role of the actin cytoskeleton. Domain-specific phosphorylation as a regulator of intermediate filaments.

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