International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology

Contributors
Chapter One: Mouse Primordial Germ Cells
Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Current Model of the Origin of Primordial Germ Cells (PGCs) and Segregation from Soma

3 Flaws in Current Model of PGC Origin and Segregation

4 Comparison of Mammalian Germline Program to That Across Metazoa

5 Embryonic–Extraembryonic Interface and Fetal–Umbilical Connection: PGCs and ACD

6 Loss/Mislocalization of PGCs and Associated Posterior Defects

7 Perspectives

8 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

Chapter Two: Microtubule Plus-End Tracking Proteins and Their Roles in Cell Division
Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Microtubules in Cell Division

3 Families of Microtubule Plus-End-Tracking Proteins (+TIPs)

4 Recognition of Microtubule Plus Ends by +TIPs

5 +TIPs in Mitosis

6 Concluding Remarks

Acknowledgments

Chapter Three: Unicellular Eukaryotes as Models in Cell and Molecular Biology
Abstract

1 Introduction

2 What is Special About Unicellular Models

3 Unicellular Models for Organelle Biogenesis

4 Models for Epigenetic Phenomena

5 Exploring Potential of New Model Systems

6 Epilogue

Acknowledgment

Chapter Four: Genetic Mechanisms of Allopolyploid Speciation Through Hybrid Genome Doubling
Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Plant Polyploidy and Allopolyploidy

3 Pre- and Postzygotic Barriers in Plant Hybridization

4 Unreduced Gametes

5 Allopolyploid Genome Alteration

6 Concluding Remarks

Chapter Five: New Insights into the Role of Plg-RKT in Macrophage Recruitment
Abstract

1 Introduction

2 The PLG Activation System

3 General Characteristics of Plasminogen Receptors

4 Role of PLG in Macrophage Recruitment In Vivo

5 Proteomics-Based Discovery of Plg-RKT

6 Structure and Distribution of Plg-RKT

7 Plg-RKT and Plasminogen Receptor Functions

8 Interplay Among Plasminogen Receptors in Macrophage Migration in Induced Peritonitis

9 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

Chapter Six: ATP-Binding Cassette and Multidrug and Toxic Compound Extrusion Transporters in Plants
Abstract

1 Introduction

2 ABC Transporters

3 MATE Transporters

4 Functions of ABC and MATE Transporters in Plants

5 Concluding Remarks

Chapter Seven: Role of p-21-Activated Kinases in Cancer Progression
Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Group I PAK Overview

3 Group II PAK Overview

4 Targeting PAKs in Cancer

5 Concluding Remarks

Index