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Developmental Biology
- 1st Edition - May 12, 2014
- Editor: Michael Locke
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 6 3 6 7 - 0
Developmental Biology, Supplement 1: Control Mechanisms in Developmental Processes focuses on the process of how organs grow and develop. This book is organized into three main… Read more
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Request a sales quoteDevelopmental Biology, Supplement 1: Control Mechanisms in Developmental Processes focuses on the process of how organs grow and develop. This book is organized into three main topics—role of cytoplasmic units, role of the nucleus, and regulatory mechanisms. This compilation specifically discusses the control mechanisms in plastid development, nuclear control of morphology, and possible involvement of mitochondrial DNA. The mode of operation of a regulatory system in maize, hooded gene in barley, and regulation of the cell cycle in mammalian cells are also described. This text likewise considers the development of immunocompetent cells, regulatory action of estrogenic hormones, and biological activity of uterine RNA. This publication is suitable for biologists, specialists, and students concerned with developmental processes.
Contributors and Presiding Chairmen
Foreword
History of the Symposium Volumes
I. The Role of Cytoplasmic Units
Control Mechanisms in Plastid Development
Introduction
The Control of Plastid Development by the Nuclear Genome
Proplastid to Chloroplast
Summary Discussion
Chairman's Comments
References
Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Control of Morphology in Neurospora
Comparison of Biochemical and Morphological Mutants
Nuclear Control of Morphology
Extranuclear Control of Morphology
Involvement of Mitochondria
Possible Involvement of Mitochondrial DNA
Cytology of Abnormal Cultures
Biology of Conversion
Cytochrome Pattern in Conversion
Conclusions
References
Developmental and Control Processes in the Basal Bodies and Flagella of Chlamydomonas reinhardii
Introduction
The Development and Regression of Flagella and Basal Bodies in Chlamydomonas reinhardii
The Genetic Control of Flagella Structure in Chlamydomonas reinhardii
Macromolecular Basis of Morphopoiesis and Structure in Flagella
Regeneration of Chlamydomonas Flagella: Some Experimental and Theoretical Considerations
General Discussion
References
II. The Role of the Nucleus
Genetic Systems Regulating Gene Expression during Development
Introduction
Illustrations of the Mode of Operation of a Regulatory System in Maize
Evidence of Controlling Elements in Organisms Other Than Maize
References
Gene Action, Mitotic Frequency, and Morphogenesis in Higher Plants
Introduction
Relationships between Cell Enlargements and Cell Division
Effects of Genes Acting at Different Stages of Development
Developmental Features of Corngrass in Maize
The Hooded Gene in Barley
Relationship between Mitotic Frequency and Orientation of Mitoses
Discussion and Summary
References
Regulation of the Cell Cycle in Mammalian Cells: Inferences and Speculations Based on Observations of Interspecific Somatic Hybrids
Prefatory Note
Introduction
Properties of Rat X Mouse and Hamster X Mouse Hybrids
Inferences concerning the Coordination of the Events of the Cell Cycle
Appendix I: Summary of Work on Hybridization of Somatic Cells
Appendix II: Notes
References
Masked Messenger RNA and Cytoplasmic DNA in Relation to Protein Synthesis and Processes of Fertilization and Determination in Embryonic Development
Introduction
Messenger RNA
Stimulation of Protein Synthesis upon Fertilization
Evidence for Masked Messenger RNA (mmRNA)
Extent and Duration of Action of mmRNA
mmRNA Synthesis during Early Development
Polysome Formation upon Fertilization
Protein Synthesis in Unfertilized Eggs
Location of mmRNA in Unfertilized Eggs and in Developing Embryos
Relation of Histones to mKNA Synthesis
mmRNA Synthesis and Embryonic Determination
Cytoplasmic DNA
Summary
Chairman's Comments
References
III. Regulatory Mechanisms
Erythroid Cell Differentiation and the Synthesis and Assembly of Hemoglobin
Introduction
Erythroid Cell Differentiation and the Induction of Hemoglobin Synthesis
Regulation of Heme Biosynthesis
Regulation of Globin Synthesis
The Role of Heme in the Assembly of Hemoglobin
References
The Development of Immunocompetent Cells
Introduction
Tissue Interaction during Lymphoid Morphogenesis
The Thymus as a Source of Immunocompetent Cells
Bone Marrow as a Source of Immunocompetent Cells
Embryonic Liver as a Source of Immunocompetent Cells
Yolk Sac Origin of Immunocompetent Cells
Concluding Remarks
Addendum
References
Regulatory Action of Estrogenic Hormones
Introduction
The Effect of Estrogen on RNA Synthesis
The Effect of Metabolic Inhibitors
The Biological Activity of Uterine RNA
Morphological Effects
Enzymatic Effects
Physiological Effects
Estrogen Binding and RNA Synthesis
References
Author Index
Subject Index
- No. of pages: 316
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 12, 2014
- Imprint: Academic Press
- eBook ISBN: 9781483263670
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