Bøger i Modern Cell Biology serien

An overview of recent significant advances in microtubule research, this volume contains focused reviews concentrating on three central topics: the biochemistry and assembly of the tubulin dimer; associated proteins and regulation of microtubule function; and microtubule function in the cell.

Programmed cell death, or apoptosis, has become one of the hottest research areas in cell biology. its importance has been recognized in a variety of specialties. Basic gerontology research has seen strong growth spurred by the aging of the population.

Post-transcriptional reactions have been implicated in a number of clinical conditions (e.g. lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis), and regulatory mechanisms are the target of potential therapeutic strategies. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the various modes of gene regulation that exist post-transcriptionally.