Cell movements : from molecules to motility

Author(s)

• Bray, Dennis

Bibliographic Information

Cell movements : from molecules to motility

Dennis Bray

Garland Pub., c2001

2nd ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Cell Movements vividly describes how complex movements can arise from the properties and behaviors of biological molecules. This second edition is updated throughout with recent advances in the field and has a completely revised and redrawn artwork program. The text is suitable for advanced undergraduates as well as for professionals wishing for an overview of this field.

Table of Contents

1. Cell Swimming 2. Migration of Cells over Surfaces 3. Cell Behavior 4. The Cytoskeleton 5. Actin Filaments 6. Actin and Membranes 7. Myosin 8. Firoblast Locomotion 9. The Molecular Basis of Muscle Contraction 10. Muscle Development 11. Microtubules 12. Organelle Transport 13. Mitosis 14. Cilia 15. Centrioles and Basal Bodies 16. Bacterial Movements 17. Intermediate Filaments 18. Cell Mechanics 19. Cell Shape 20. Cell Movements and Embyogenesis

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Details

• NCID: BA49530035
• ISBN:
  • 0815332823
• LCCN: 00055159
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xiv, 372 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QH647
  • DC21 : 571.6/7
  • DC21 : 571.67
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Cells -- Motility
  • LCSH : Cells -- Motility.GBA1U6842