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 emphasises that cellular structure, function, and dysfunction ultimately result from specific macromolecular interactions. Youll 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 outstanding artwork helps you to better visualise molecular structures.
SECTION IV: Chromatin, Chromosomes, and the Cell Nucleus
CHAPTER 12 Chromosome Organization CHAPTER 13 DNA Packaging in Chromatin and Chromosomes CHAPTER 14 Nuclear Structure and Dynamics
SECTION V: Central Dogma: From Gene to Protein
CHAPTER 15 Gene Expression This chapter was written by Jeffrey L. Corden CHAPTER 16 Eukaryotic RNA Processing This chapter was written by David Tollervey CHAPTER 17 Protein Synthesis and Folding
SECTION VI: Cellular Organelles and Membrane Trafficking
CHAPTER 18 Posttranslational Targeting of Proteins CHAPTER 19 Mitochondria, Chloroplasts, Peroxisomes CHAPTER 20 Endoplasmic Reticulum CHAPTER 21 Secretory Membrane System and Golgi Apparatus CHAPTER 22 Endocytosis and the Endosomal Membrane System CHAPTER 23 Degradation of Cellular Components SECTION VII Signaling Mechanisms CHAPTER 24 Plasma Membrane Receptors CHAPTER 25 Protein Hardware for Signaling CHAPTER 26 Second Messengers CHAPTER 27 Integration of Signals
SECTION VIII: Cellular Adhesion and the Extracellular Matrix
CHAPTER 28 Cells of the Extracellular Matrix and Immune System CHAPTER 29 Extracelluar Matrix Molecules CHAPTER 30 Cellular Adhesion CHAPTER 31 Intercellular Junctions CHAPTER 32 Connective Tissues
SECTION IX: Cytoskeleton and Cellular Motility
CHAPTER 33 Actin and Actin-Binding Proteins CHAPTER 34 Microtubules and Centrosomes CHAPTER 35 Intermediate Filaments CHAPTER 36 Motor Proteins CHAPTER 37 Intracellular Motility CHAPTER 38 Cellular Motility CHAPTER 39 Muscles
SECTION X: Cell Cycle
CHAPTER 40 Introduction to the Cell Cycle CHAPTER 41 G1 Phase and Regulation of Cell Proliferation CHAPTER 42 S Phase and DNA Replication CHAPTER 43 G2 Phase and Control of Entry into Mitosis CHAPTER 44 Mitosis and Cytokinesis CHAPTER 45 Meiosis CHAPTER 46 Programmed Cell Death