Cell Biology

by Pollard, Thomas D.

• ISBN13: 9781416022558
• ISBN10: 1416022554
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-04-18
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

A masterful introduction to the cell biology that you need to know! This critically acclaimed text offers you a modern and unique approach to the study of cell biology. It emphasizes that cellular structure, function, and dysfunction ultimately result from specific macromolecular interactions. You'll progress from an explanation of the "hardware" of molecules and cells to an understanding of how these structures function in the organism in both healthy and diseased states. The exquisite art program helps you to better visualize molecular structures. Covers essential concepts in a more efficient, reader-friendly manner than most other texts on this subject. Makes cell biology easier to understand by demonstrating how cellular structure, function, and dysfunction result from specific macromole¬cular interactions. Progresses logically from an explanation of the "hardware" of molecules and cells to an understanding of how these structures function in the organism in both healthy and diseased states. Helps you to visualize molecular structures and functions with over 1500 remarkable full-color illustrations that present physical structures to scale. Explains how molecular and cellular structures evolved in different organisms. Shows how molecular changes lead to the development of diseases through numerous Clinical Examples throughout. Includes STUDENT CONSULT access at no additional charge, enabling you to consult the book online, anywhere you go perform quick searches add your own notes and bookmarks follow Integration Links to related bonus content from other STUDENT CONSULT titlesto help you see the connections between diverse disciplines test your knowledge with multiple-choice review questions and more!

Table of Contents

Introduction to Cell Biology

?Introduction to Cells

?Evolution of Life on Earth

Chemical and Physical Background

Molecules: Structures and Dynamics

Biophysical Principles

Macromolecular Assembly

Research Strategies

Membrane Structure and Function

Membrane Structure and Dynamics

Membrane Pumps

Membrane Carriers

Membrane Channels

Membrane Physiology

Chromatin, Chromosomes, and the Cell Nucleus

Chromosome Organization

DNA Packaging in Chromatin and Chromosomes

Nuclear Structure and Dynamics

Central Dogma: From Gene to Protein

Gene Expression This chapter was written

Eukaryotic RNA Processing This chapter was written

Protein Synthesis and Folding

Cellular Organelles and Membrane Trafficking

Posttranslational Targeting of Proteins

Mitochondria, Chloroplasts, Peroxisomes

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Secretory Membrane System and Golgi Apparatus

Endocytosis and the Endosomal Membrane System

Degradation of Cellular Components

Signaling Mechanisms

Plasma Membrane Receptors

Protein Hardware for Signaling

Second Messengers

Integration of Signals

Cellular Adhesion and the Extracellular Matrix

Cells of the Extracellular Matrix and Immune System

Extracelluar Matrix Molecules

Cellular Adhesion

Intercellular Junctions

Connective Tissues

Cytoskeleton and Cellular Motility

Actin and Actin-Binding Proteins

Microtubules and Centrosomes

Intermediate Filaments

Motor Proteins

Intracellular Motility

Cellular Motility

Muscles

Cell Cycle

Introduction to the Cell Cycle

G1 Phase and Regulation of Cell Proliferation

S Phase and DNA Replication

G2 Phase and Control of Entry into Mitosis

Mitosis and Cytokinesis

Meiosis

Programmed Cell Death

Glossary

Index

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