Description
The much-anticipated 3rd edition of Cell Biology delivers comprehensive, clearly written, and richly illustrated content to today's students, all in a user-friendly format. Relevant to both research and clinical practice, this rich resource covers key principles of cellular function and uses them to explain how molecular defects lead to cellular dysfunction and cause human disease. Concise text and visually amazing graphics simplify complex information and help readers make the most of their study time.- Clearly written format incorporates rich illustrations, diagrams, and charts- Uses real examples to illustrate key cell biology concepts- Includes beneficial cell physiology coverage- Clinically oriented text relates cell biology to pathophysiology and medicine- Takes a mechanistic approach to molecular processes
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction to Cell Biology1. Introduction to Cells2. Evolution of Life on EarthSection 2: Chemical and Physical Background3. Molecules: Structures and Dynamics4. Biophysical Principles5. Macromolecular Assembly6. Research StrategiesSection 3: Chromatin, Chromosomes, and the Cell Nucleus7. Chromosome Organization8. DNA Packaging in Chromatin and Chromosomes9. Nuclear Structure and DynamicsSection 4: Central Dogma: From Gene to Protein10. Gene Expression11. Eukaryotic RNA Processing12. Protein Synthesis and FoldingSection 5: Membrane Structure and Function13. Membrane Structure and Dynamics14. Membrane Pumps15. Membrane Carriers16. Membrane Channels17. Membrane PhysiologySection 6: Cellular Organelles and Membrane Trafficking18. Posttranslational Targeting of Proteins19. Mitochondria, Chloroplasts, Peroxisomes20. Endoplasmic Reticulum21. Secretory Membrane System and Golgi Apparatus22. Endocytosis and the Endosomal Membrane23. Processing and Degradation of Cellular ComponentsSection 7: Signaling Mechanisms24. Plasma Membrane Receptors25. Protein Hardware for Signaling26. Second Messengers27. Integration of SignalsSection 8: Cellular Adhesion and the Extracellular Matrix28. Cells of the Extracellular Matrix and Immune System29. Extracellular Matrix Molecules30. Cellular Adhesion31. Intercellular Junctions32. Connective TissuesSection 9: Cytoskeleton and Cellular Motility33. Actin and Actin-Binding Proteins34. Microtubules and Centrosomes35. Intermediate Filaments36. Motor Proteins37. Intracellular Motility38. Cellular Motility39. MusclesSection 10: Cell Cycle40. Introduction to the Cell Cycle41. G1 Phase and Regulation of Cell Proliferation42. S Phase and DNA Replication43. G2 Phase and Control of Entry into Mitosis44. Mitosis and Cytokinesis45. Meiosis46. Programmed Cell Death
