The Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology

by Lackie

• ISBN13: 9780124325654
• ISBN10: 0124325653
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-18
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

The Dictionary of Cell & Molecular Biology provides straightforward definitions for over 7,000 terms in the exciting and fast moving fields of modern cell and molecular biology. It is aimed at students and professional biologists who encounter new terms in this expanding area. Key Features * 2000 new entries bringing the total to 7000 entries * Obsolete terms have been dropped and old ones revised * Wider coverage of relevant molecular and neurobiological terms * Each entry has short, clear definitions that will be easily understood by people at all levels and from a diverse range of backgrounds * More comprehensive cross-referencing of synonyms and from the text * Presentation of certain information in tabular format for clearer and easier reference * New tabular material * Third edition is nearly double the size of the first edition * Content reflects suggestions and comments from readers and users of the on-line version of the second edition * Handy appendices section at back of book * Builds on the success of the first and second editions which were both highly praised and received many glowing reviews

Table of Contents

Actin-binding proteins	p. 8
Amino acids	p. 18
Annexins	p. 30
Mode of action of various antibiotics	p. 32
Caspases	p. 73
CD antigens	p. 76
Common cell lines	p. 90
Chemokines	p. 97
Chemokine receptors	p. 98
Codon assignments of the genetic code	p. 107
Proteins and glycoproteins of desmosomes	p. 131
Erythrocyte membrane proteins	p. 159
Exotoxins	p. 163
Blood clotting factors	p. 166
G-proteins	p. 202
Histone classes	p. 216
Polypeptide hormones and growth factors	p. 219
Steroid hormones	p. 222
Vertebrate integrins	p. 237
Intermediate filaments and sequence-related proteins	p. 240
Ionophores	p. 243
Lectins	p. 259
Types of light microscopy	p. 265
Lipids	p. 267
Matrix metalloproteinases	p. 284
Neurotransmitters	p. 315
Nucleotides	p. 325
Oncogenes	p. 330
Proteases	p. 375
Proteosome subunits	p. 377
Recognition sequences of restriction endonucleases	p. 396
Selectins	p. 415
Sugars	p. 438
Transcription factors	p. 460
Vitamins	p. 488
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