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Advances in Developmental Biology
1st Edition
Volume 5a
Paul Wassarman
English
Volume 5 of Advances in Developmental Biology and Biochemistry consists of seven chapters that review specific aspects of development in several different organisms, including sea urchins, flies, worms, frogs, and mice. In Chapter 1, Wassarman and Therrier provide a detailed analysis of RAS1-mediated photoreceptor development in Drosophila as determined by genetic and biochemical approaches. Much of the information in this area has come from studies of the role of RAS1 in the Sevenless (SEV) signal transduction pathway that specifies the R7 photoreceptor cell fate. In Chapter 2, Westlund, Berry, and Schedl describe the regulation of germline proliferation in the nematode, C. elegans. In large part, the authors discuss components of signaling pathways, including glp-1 and other members of the Notch protein family that are crucial for a germ cell's decision of whether to remain mitotic or to enter meiotic prophase. In Chapter 3, Richards details the current status of the ecdysone regulatory cascade in Drosophila. In a comprehensive presentation, he describes ecdysone-regulated chromosomal puffs, their corresponding genes, and the receptors and transcription factors involved in the ecdysone regulatory cascade. In Chapter 4, Tam, Quinlan, and Trainor describe the patterning of progenitor tissues for the cranial region of the mouse embryo during gastrulation and early organogenesis. In particular, the authors review the sequence of developmental processes that delineate major tissue domains and the finer segmental organization of the progenitor tissues for the formation of craniofacial structures. In Chapter 5, Bodmer and his colleagues detail the genetic basis of heart development in Drosophila. Here, the authors discuss various gene functions that are required for the initial specification and later differentiation of the heart and compare molecular mechanisms that lead to heart formation in Drosophila with those that may be involved in heart formation in vertebrates. In Chapter 6, Tata Discusses hormonal signaling and amphibian metamorphosis. Following a review of amphibian metamorphosis, the author describes thyroid hormone receptors, the genes encoding them, and their target genes, as well as how their activities are coordinated by signaling molecules. Finally, in Chapter 7, Kaldis and colleagues discuss the functions of creatine kinase (CK) isozymes in spermatozoa from a variety of mammalian and nonmammalian species.
Advances in Lipobiology, Volume 2
1st Edition
R.W. Gross
English
Frontiers in Electronics: High Temperature and Large Area Applications
1st Edition
Volume 59
Bozzano G Luisa
English
Soft Scale Insects
1st Edition
Volume 7A
English
This text presents an up-to-date account of the soft-scale insects, "Coccidae", and covers almost the entire spectrum of the knowledge of this insect family. It is divided into three sections, covering: soft scale insects; their natural enemies; and damage and control.
Wear of Materials
1st Edition
R.G. Bayer + 1 more
English
This volume contains the proceedings from the Eleventh Wear of Materials conference held in San Diego in April 1997. As 1997 marked the 20th anniversary of the conference a review of the conference history has been published including personal recollections from past Chairmen. In addition 67 full papers have been published together with 14 communications and case studies, providing an important information resouce for engineers and researchers worldwide.
Structure and Chemistry (Part E)
1st Edition
Volume 19
Atta-ur Rahman
English
Catalyst Deactivation 1997
1st Edition
Volume 111
G.A. Fuentes + 1 more
English
Catalyst Deactivation 1997 focused on 9 key topical areas: carbon deposition and coke formation, chemicals, environmental catalysis, modeling, petroleum processing, poisoning, syngas conversion, techniques, and thermal degradation. All of these areas were well represented at the meeting; moreover, several review articles were presented that provide perspectives on new research and development thrusts. The proceedings of the meeting are organized with six review and award articles at the front of the volume followed by topical articles a keynote, 5-6 oral, and 2-3 poster papers. A list of authors is provided at the end of the book. It should be emphasized that all of the papers were ranked and reviewed by members of the Scientific Committee.
Third World Congress on Oxidation Catalysis
1st Edition
Volume 110
S.T. Oyama + 3 more
English
The overall theme of the 3rd World Congress is "Atom Efficient Catalytic Oxidations for Global Technologies". This theme was chosen to stimulate the participants to report their findings with an emphasis on conserving valuable material in their catalytic transformations, as well as conserving energy, in an environmentally responsible manner. Progress towards this stated goal is substantial as evidenced by the tremendous response of the community in their participation of quality publications complied in these Proceedings of the Congress.The subjects presented span a wide range of oxidation reactions and catalysts. These include the currently important area of lower alkane oxidation to the corresponding olefins, unsaturated aldehydes, acids and nitriles.The four featured lectures and seven plenary lectures constitute the general background and overview of the subject matter at hand. The 104 contributed papers and 13 poster manuscripts, summarized in this compendium, probe new avenues to achieve catalytically efficient oxidation reactions for the future needs of mankind in a global environment.
XIVth International Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry
1st Edition
Volume 28
F. Awouters
English
Vaso-occlusive disorders including unstable angina, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attacks, stroke and peripheral artery disease remain the major sources of morbidity and mortality in western civilization. Platelet activation and resulting platelet aggregation play a major role in the pathogenesis of these thromboembolic diseases. Recognition of the contribution of platelets to the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease has provided impetus for the continued search for new antiplatelet agents. Hence, over the past two decades many strategies have been evaluated in the search for efficacious mechanisms to reduce platelet function. The medical need for more efficacious antithrombotic drugs and the growing understanding of the role of platelets in vascular injury have catalyzed the extensive evaluation of novel approaches to control platelet function. Along these lines, the volume therefore provides an in-depth assessment of ongoing clinical trials, new and clinically established agents, and other developments in this rapidly developing field.
Dynamics of Surfaces and Reaction Kinetics in Heterogeneous Catalysis
1st Edition
Volume 109
G.F. Froment + 1 more
English
Many processes of the chemical industry are based upon heterogeneous catalysis. Two important items of these processes are the development of the catalyst itself and the design and optimization of the reactor. Both aspects would benefit from rigorous and accurate kinetic modeling, based upon information on the working catalyst gained from classical steady state experimentation, but also from studies using surface science techniques, from quantum chemical calculations providing more insight into possible reaction pathways and from transient experimentation dealing with reactions and reactors. This information is seldom combined into a kinetic model and into a quantitative description of the process. Generally the catalytic aspects are dealt with by chemists and by physicists, while the chemical engineers are called upon for mechanical aspects of the reactor design and its control. The symposium "Dynamics of Surfaces and Reaction Kinetics in Heterogeneous Catalysis" aims at illustrating a more global and concerted approach through a number of prestigious keynote lectures and severely screened oral and poster presentations.

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