Cell Information and Regulation

Author: Liu Jingsheng
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book is co-authored by numerous experts and scholars in China, providing a comprehensive discussion on the principles and mechanisms of cellular information transmission and control in life activities. The book is divided into 20 chapters, covering topics such as biological membranes, intercellular communication mediated by cytokines, ion channels, receptor theory, receptor-ligand binding and interaction, receptor-G protein-mediated transmembrane information systems, phospholipids and cellular information, intracellular information transmission and second messengers, the NO-cGMP signal transduction system, light and cellular information, protein phosphorylation and dephosphorylation, intranuclear information and regulation, the cytoskeleton, scaffolds, and cellular information regulation, apoptosis and information transmission, the cell cycle and regulation, calcium metabolism and physiological functions, neural communication and regulation, etc. The book is characterized by its up-to-date content, high starting point, and broad coverage, making it an important reference for understanding the development trends in the forefront of life sciences. It is suitable for graduate teaching and reference for relevant personnel.