Overview

The book comprises ten chapters written by experts in the field on cell-cell interactions and their role in biology and medicine. Cell-cell interactions are the means by which cells are able to communicate, transfer information, develop spatial awareness and coordinate their differentiation. The ten areas have been selected for their breadth and relevance to modern research scientists where cell-cell interactions have been shown to play a critical role in biological processes. Chapters include methodologies for specialised cell types (keratinocytes, leukocytes, neurons, endothelial cells), specialised domains of membrane contact (adhesion molecules, gap junctions, tight junctions), different developmental models (Drosophila, Xenopus, mouse) and, for mammalian development, distinct stages of medical importance (oocyte-granulosa cells; preimplantation embryos; implantation). Throughout, molecular, cellular, biochemical and physiological protocols are provided in comprehensive detail to help the reader develop new skills and understanding.

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Author:   Tom Fleming ,  Bruce R. Stevenson ,  etc.
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Volume:   No.256
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.523kg
ISBN:  

9780199638642

ISBN 10:   0199638640
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   01 December 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

1. Cadherin adhesion regulation in keratinocytes, Vania Braga; 2. Analysis of intercellular adhesion molecules in endothelial cells, Gianfranco Bazzoni et al; 3. Gap junction mediated interactions between cells, David Becker and Colin Green; 4. Functional analysis of the tight junction, Marcelino Cereijido, Liora Shoshani and Ruben Contreras; 5. Leukocyte cell adhesion interactions, Carl Gahmberg et al; 6. Studying cell interactions during development of the nervous system in Drosophila, David Shepherd et al; 7. Tight junction protein expression in early Xenopus development and protein interaction studies, Sandra Citi et al; 8. Oocyte-granulosa cell interactions, Barbara C Vanderhyden; 9. Cell-cell interactions in early mammalian development, Tom Fleming et al; 10. Model Systems for the investigation of implantation, John Aplin et al

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... this volume fits well on the shelves reserved for the Practical Approach Series in each professional scientific library Nature cell Biology

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