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International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology

1st Edition - April 8, 2014

Editor: Kwang W. Jeon

Hardback ISBN:

9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 0 1 8 0 - 6

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9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 0 4 4 6 - 3

International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology presents comprehensive reviews and current advances in cell and molecular biology. Articles address structure and control of… Read more

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International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology presents comprehensive reviews and current advances in cell and molecular biology. Articles address structure and control of gene expression, nucleocytoplasmic interactions, control of cell development and differentiation, and cell transformation and growth.

The series has a world-wide readership, maintaining a high standard by publishing invited articles on important and timely topics authored by prominent cell and molecular biologists. Impact factor for 2012: 4.973.

Chapter One: New Insight into the Strategy for Nitrogen Metabolism in Plant Cells
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Nitrogen Uptake by Roots
- 3 Nitrogen Transport in Plants
- 4 Distribution of Nitrogen in Plants
- 5 Nitrogen Assimilation
- 6 Interactions Between Carbon and Nitrogen Metabolism
- 7 Regulation of Nitrogen Metabolism: Molecular Aspects
- 8 Conclusions and Perspectives
Acknowledgments
Chapter Two: Discoidin Domain Receptor Functions in Physiological and Pathological Conditions
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Expression and Tissue Functions of DDRs
- 3 DDR Structure and Ligand Interactions
- 4 Regulation of DDR Activity
- 5 DDR Functions During Development
- 6 Signaling by DDRs
- 7 DDRs as Potential Therapeutic Targets in Disease
- 8 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Chapter Three: New Insights into the Roles of Xin Repeat-Containing Proteins in Cardiac Development, Function, and Disease
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Organization and Regulation of Xin Genes
- 3 Roles of Xin Proteins in ICD Maturation
- 4 Roles of Xin Proteins in Ion-Channel Surface Expression
- 5 Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgments
Chapter Four: New Insights into Vertebrate Skin Regeneration
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Bridging Repair and Regeneration
- 3 Overview of Mammalian Wound Repair
- 4 Insights from Fetal Wound Healing
- 5 Limitations of Extrapolating from Fetal Wound-Healing Studies
- 6 Skin Regeneration in Adult Vertebrates
- 7 Concluding Remarks
Chapter Five: Mechanotransduction Pathways Linking the Extracellular Matrix to the Nucleus
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 ECM Molecules
- 3 Integrins
- 4 Integrin–Actin Linkers: Focal Adhesion Formation
- 5 Integrins Team Up (Integrin Clustering)
- 6 Missing LINC: Linkers of Nucleoskeleton and Cytoskeleton
- 7 Conclusions
- 8 Future Research Directions
Acknowledgments
Chapter Six: Formation and Maintenance of the Golgi Apparatus in Plant Cells
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Features of Plant Golgi as Compared to Animal and Yeast Cells
- 3 ER–Golgi Transport
- 4 Intra-Golgi Trafficking
- 5 Formation and Maintenance of Stacked Structure
- 6 Relationship Between the Golgi Apparatus and the TGN
- 7 Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgments
Chapter Seven: Cell and Molecular Biology of Septins
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Septin Discovery and General Properties
- 3 Functions of Septins
- 4 Septins in Complex Biological Processes
- 5 Septin-Associated Diseases
- 6 Concluding Remarks
Index