Peptide Growth Factors and Their Receptors II

by Sporn, Michael B.; Roberts, Anita B.; Battey, J. F. (CON); Liotta, L. A. (CON); Wong, H. L. (CON)

• ISBN13: 9783642747830
• ISBN10: 3642747833
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-12-21
• Publisher: Springer Nature

Summary

This two-volume treatise, the collected effort of more than 50 international experts, represents the first comprehensive survey of the chemistry and biology of the set of molecules known as peptide growth factors. These substances are of universal importance in biology and medicine and are the basis of common language of intercellular communication.-The detailed description of each of the major peptide growth factors is the principal focus of these volumes. Essential information is provided on the primary structure, gene structure, gene regulation, cell surface receptors, biological activity, and potential therapeutic applications of each growth factor. The coordinate actions of sets of growth factors and their role in controlling fundamental processes that pertain to many different cells and tissues are also dealt with.-The peptides described here are of fundamental importance for understanding the behavior of all cells, and they will be of major importance in the practice of clinical medicine in the years to come.- These volumes will be of value to both researchers and clinicians in their pursuit and application of new knowledge in this promising area.