Apoptosis: The Life and Death of Cells - Couverture souple

Potten, Christopher; Wilson, James

 
9780521626798: Apoptosis: The Life and Death of Cells
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 052162679X ISBN 13 : 9780521626798
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

The concept of programmed cell death, or apoptosis, has exploded into a major scientific field of interest for cell biologists, oncologists, and many other biomedical researchers. Apoptosis occurs throughout the lifetime of most multicellular organisms. During development, for example, the selective death of cells is vital to remove tissue between the digits to produce fingers and toes. Apoptosis is also necessary to destroy cells that represent a threat to the integrity of the organism, for example cells infected by a virus. In many cancers the genes regulating apoptosis are defective, producing immortal, continuously proliferating cells. This book, first published in 2004, discusses the philosophical and technical difficulties in defining the moment of death for a cell, as well as the biological implications and significance of programmed cell death. Recent developments in the genetic control and interacting gene networks associated with apoptosis are presented. The book is written for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, and is highly illustrated to aid understanding.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The concept of programmed cell death, or apoptosis, has exploded into a major scientific field of interest for cell biologists, oncologists, and many other biomedical researchers. Apoptosis occurs throughout the lifetime of most multicellular organisms. During development, for example, the selective death of cells is vital to remove tissue between the digits to produce fingers and toes. Apoptosis is also necessary to destroy cells that represent a threat to the integrity of the organism, for example cells infected by a virus. In many cancers the genes regulating apoptosis are defective, producing immortal, continuously proliferating cells. This book, first published in 2004, discusses the philosophical and technical difficulties in defining the moment of death for a cell, as well as the biological implications and significance of programmed cell death. Recent developments in the genetic control and interacting gene networks associated with apoptosis are presented. The book is written for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, and is highly illustrated to aid understanding.

Revue de presse

'A compelling read for anyone interested in organismal development ... This is a timely publication and one that will fill a much-needed niche on biologist's bookshelves.' Biologist

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2004
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
052162679X
ISBN 13 
9780521626798
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
228
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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9780521622714: Apoptosis: The Life and Death of Cells

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521622719 ISBN 13 :  9780521622714
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2004
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