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International Review of Connective Tissue Research
Volume 7
- 1st Edition - October 22, 2013
- Editors: David A. Hall, D. S. Jackson
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 7 5 8 8 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 9 1 6 9 - 0
International Review of Connective Tissue Research, Volume 7 focuses on the structural aspects of the connective tissues and their compounds. This book reviews the data concerning… Read more
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Request a sales quoteInternational Review of Connective Tissue Research, Volume 7 focuses on the structural aspects of the connective tissues and their compounds. This book reviews the data concerning the primary structure of collagen and explores the physical features of elastin. Organized into six chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the amino acid sequence of collagen. This text then examines the relationship of the structure and function of elastic tissues and reviews the usefulness of immunological methods when applied to structural studies. Other chapters consider the substantial progress in the elucidation of the antigen determinants of the collagen molecule. This book discusses as well the immunological properties of collagen that may have considerable bearing on the causes of some connective tissue diseases. The final chapter deals with the extensive investigations into glycoproteins in various connective tissues of various species at various ages. This book is a valuable resource for biochemists and physicians.
Contributors
Preface
Contents of Previous Volumes
The Primary Structure Of Collagen
I. Introduction
II. Methodical Aspects
III. Evolution of the Structural Analysis of Collagen and Its Present State
IV. The Sequence of Residues in Collagen Type I
V. The Sequence of Collagens Type II and Type III
VI. Implications of the Amino Acid Sequence for Formation Fibrils and Crosslinks
VII. Concluding Remarks
References
Immunochemistry of Collagens and Procollagens
I. Introduction
II. Antigenic Determinants in the Terminal Regions of Collagen
III. Collagen Conformation and Antigenic Specificity
IV. Procollagen: Modification of the Immune Response by a Globular Moiety
V. Immunogenicity of Collagen: Cellular and Structural Basis
VI. Concluding Remarks
References
Enzymic Degradation of Collagen
I. Preamble
II. Nomenclature
III. Enzymes Degrading Gelatin
IV. Enzymes Degrading Soluble Type I Collagen In Vitro
V. Insoluble Type I Collagen
VI. Type II Collagen
VII. Type III Collagen
VIII. Type IV Collagen (Basement Membrane)
IX. Miscellaneous Collagens
X. Summary
References
Elastin Structure in Health and Disease
I. Introduction
II. Historical Aspects of Elastin
III. Structural Studies of Elastin and Tropoelastin
IV. A Molecular Model for Elastin
V. Elastin Involvement in Aging and Atherosclerosis
VI. Special Methods in Isolation of Elastin and Tropoelastin
References
The Physical Properties of Elastic Tissue
I. Introduction
II. The Morphology of Elastic Tissues
III. Elastin: Composition
IV. Elastin: Structure
V. Elastin: The Elastic Mechanism
VI. The Mechanical Properties of Elastic Tissue
References
Glycoproteins of the Connective Tissue Matrix
I. Introduction
II. Methods of Isolation
III. Individual Tissues
IV. Biosynthesis
V. Concluding Remarks
References
Subject Index
- No. of pages: 344
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 22, 2013
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483175881
- eBook ISBN: 9781483191690
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