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Author: Robert R. Ruffolo
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 1995-01-09
Total Pages: 220
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book discusses recent major advances made in the molecular biology, signal transduction processes, pharmacology, and therapeutic applications of key receptors and receptor systems.
Author: Ralph A. Bradshaw
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2011-04-05
Total Pages: 459
ISBN-13: 0123822122
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA primary component of cell signaling research, this title covers the principal membrane-bound receptor families, including their structural organization. Written and edited by experts in the field, this book provides up-to-date research on transmembrane signaling entities and their initiating responses following extracellular stimulation. Articles written and edited by experts in the field Thematic volume covering effectors, cytosolic events, nuclear, and cytoplasmic events Up-to-date research on signaling systems and mutations in transcription factors that provide new targets for treating disease
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Published: 2002
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780815332183
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ari Sitaramayya
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2009-12-02
Total Pages: 429
ISBN-13: 3642021123
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProviding an overview of recent developments in the field of signal transduction, this volume emphasizes direct clinical significance. As such, topics like nuclear receptors, apoptosis, growth factors, cell cycles and cancer are examined.
Author: Krishna C. Persaud
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2016-04-19
Total Pages: 237
ISBN-13: 1439871728
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany advances have been made in the last decade in the understanding of the computational principles underlying olfactory system functioning. Neuromorphic Olfaction is a collaboration among European researchers who, through NEUROCHEM (Fp7-Grant Agreement Number 216916)-a challenging and innovative European-funded project-introduce novel computing p
Author: Stefan Offermanns
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2008-08-14
Total Pages: 1515
ISBN-13: 3540389164
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn essential text, this is a fully updated second edition of a classic, now in two volumes. It provides rapid access to information on molecular pharmacology for research scientists, clinicians and advanced students. With the A-Z format of over 2,000 entries, around 350 authors provide a complete reference to the area of molecular pharmacology. The book combines the knowledge of classic pharmacology with the more recent approach of the precise analysis of the molecular mechanisms by which drugs exert their effects. Short keyword entries define common acronyms, terms and phrases. In addition, detailed essays provide in-depth information on drugs, cellular processes, molecular targets, techniques, molecular mechanisms, and general principles.
Author: Antonino Belfiore
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2018-02-08
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9783319446745
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume provides comprehensive coverage of the current knowledge of the physiology of the endocrine system and hormone synthesis and release, transport, and action at the molecular and cellular levels. It presents essential as well as in-depth information of value to both medical students and specialists in Endocrinology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine. Although it is well established that the endocrine system regulates essential functions involved in growth, reproduction, and homeostasis, it is increasingly being recognized that this complex regulatory system comprises not only hormones secreted by the classic endocrine glands but also hormones and regulatory factors produced by many organs, and involves extensive crosstalk with the neural and immune system. At the same time, our knowledge of the molecular basis of hormone action has greatly improved. Understanding this complexity of endocrine physiology is crucial to prevent endocrine disorders, to improve the sensitivity of our diagnostic tools, and to provide the rationale for pharmacological, immunological, or genetic interventions. It is such understanding that this book is designed to foster.
Author: Kirill A. Martemyanov
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2014-09-04
Total Pages: 197
ISBN-13: 1493912186
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe main purpose of this volume is to provide a focused analysis of the function of the G protein-coupled signaling pathways that operate in the interconnected network of retinal neurons as they detect and encode the information carried by light. The organization of this volume will generally follow the path of signal flow in the retina. First we will describe recent advances in understanding the phototransduction cascade of rod and cone photoreceptors, which use signaling cascade based on the GPCR rhodopsin to transduce incident light into neural activity. Chapters will be devoted to unique specializations of the two major types of photosensitive cells that comprise the predominant input for our spatial and color vision. Subsequently, the mechanisms of synaptic information encoding by retinal ON bipolar cells will be described, where the GPCR mGluR6 plays a fundamental role. Chapters in this section will examine macromolecular organization of the mGluR6 signaling pathway as well as current understanding of its function. The functional characteristics of this signaling mechanism will be explored in detail. Additionally, this section will cover the role of dopamine receptors in modulating signal transmission between photoreceptors and ON-bipolar cells. Finally, chapters will be focused on the output neurons of the inner retina, ganglion cells, where the components of the emerging GPCR melanopsin cascade in intrinsically photosensitive ganglion cells will be detailed. Collectively these mechanisms allow the retina to represent visual space over a wide range of light intensities.
Author: Pablo V. Escribá
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Published: 2007
Total Pages: 272
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Jeffrey L. Benovic
Publisher: Wiley-Liss
Published: 1999-11-12
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780471252771
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRecent advances in molecular and cell biology enabling the cloning, expression, and mutagenesis of signal transduction proteins has prompted an explosion of knowledge in the field of receptor regulation, facilitating the discovery of new classes of regulatory proteins, and providing a basis and means for manipulating receptor function through multiple intracellular targets. This volume covers methods used to examine how the function(s) of receptors are regulated. Understanding how to regulate the function and expression of these receptors is critical in determining how to modify receptors and to translocating receptors away from the cell surface and its recycling. Individual chapters focus on specific techniques used to characterize receptors (epitope tagging, measurement and analysis of receptor phosphorylation, analysis of the kinetics of receptor desensitization, and assessment of receptor/G protein coupling); the role of regulatory proteins (receptor kinases and phosphatases, arrestins) in modulating receptor function; and the methods used to measure receptor trafficking (ligand binding, immunofluoresence) and expression (transcriptional and translational regulation). * Covers a broad range of important concepts and methodologies which are current in the study of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) * G-protein coupled receptors make up over 40% of the current pharmacological targets * Provides detailed protocols for executing various strategies and offers informed judgments as to what approaches are and aren't useful * Volume Editor, Jeffrey Benovic, is a dominant world leader in the study of receptor regulation of GPCR kinases and is highly respected in the field
