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Current Topics in Developmental Biology
1st Edition, Volume 66 - March 9, 2005
Editor: Gerald P. Schatten
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780121531669
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eBook ISBN:9780080458304
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Current Topics in Developmental Biology provides a comprehensive survey of the major topics in the field of developmental biology. The volumes are valuable to researchers in animal and plant development, as well as to students and professionals who want an introduction to cellular and molecular mechanisms of development. The series has recently passed its 30-year mark, making it the longest-running forum for contemporary issues in developmental biology.
This volume contains nine important contributions from leading minds in developmental biology.
Presents major contemporary issues and astonishing discoveries at the forefront of modern developmental biology, stem cells, cloning, and regenerative medicine
Series Editor, Gerald Schatten, is one of the leading minds in reproductive and developmental science
The longest-running forum for current issues in developmental biology with over 30 years of coverage
Developmental biologists, cell biologists, genetics researchers, and molecular biologists
In Memorium, Professor Peter Lonai
1: Stepwise Commitment from Embryonic Stem to Hematopoietic and Endothelial Cells
Abstract
I Embryonic Stem Cell
II From ES to Hematopoietic Progenitors
III Conclusions and Future Directions
Acknowledgements
2: Fibroblast Growth Factor Signaling and the Function and Assembly of Basement Membranes
Publisher Summary
I Introduction
II Early Embryogenesis, Growth Factors, Growth Factor Receptors, and the Basement Membrane
III Laminins and Basement Membrane–Mediated Signaling
IV Current Questions
3: TGF-β Superfamily and Mouse Craniofacial Development: Interplay of Morphogenetic Proteins and Receptor Signaling Controls Normal Formation of the Face
Publisher Summary
I Introduction
II TGF-β Superfamily Signaling
III Craniofacial Phenotypes in Mutants of TGF-β Superfamily Ligands and Receptors
IV Head Organizers and Early Anterior Development
V Neural Crest in Early Craniofacial Development
VI Facial Prominences and Formation of the Face
VII Mandibular Development
VIII Palatal Development and Cleft Palate
IX Clinical Research and Applications
X Conclusions
Acknowledgements
4: The Colors of Autumn Leaves as Symptoms of Cellular Recycling and Defenses Against Environmental Stresses
Abstract
I Introduction
II The Role of Chlorophyll in Protein Recycling
III Non-Green Pigments in Senescing Leaves
IV Pigments and Stress Defenses in Senescing Leaves
V Conclusions
Acknowledgements
5: Extracellular Proteases: Biological and Behavioral Roles in the Mammalian Central Nervous System
Abstract
I Introduction
II Plasminogen Activators
III Plasmin(ogen)
IV Inhibitors of Plasminogen Activators and Plasmin
V tPA Effects on Rodent Behavior
VI uPA and Plasminogen Effects on Rodent Behavior
VII Conclusions
Acknowledgements
6: The Genetic Architecture of House Fly Mating Behavior
Abstract
I Introduction
II Evolutionary Dynamics of Quantitative Genetic Interactions
III Courtship in the House Fly
IV Evidence of Quantitative Genetic Interactions in House Flies
V Prevalence of Nonadditive Genetic Effects in Animal Behavior
VI Future Directions
VII Summary
Acknowledgements
7: Phototropins, Other Photoreceptors, and Associated Signaling: The Lead and Supporting Cast in the Control of Plant Movement Responses
Publisher Summary
I Introduction
II Phototropins: The Primary Receptors in Light-Induced Plant Movement Responses
III Cryptochromes and Phytochromes: Modulatory Receptors in Light-Induced Plant Movement Responses
IV Phototropism: Plant Movements of Entire Organs
V Stomatal Opening: Plant Movements at the Cellular Level
VI Chloroplast Relocation: Plant Movements at the Subcellular Level
VII Conclusion
8: Evolving Concepts in Bone Tissue Engineering
Abstract
I Introduction
II Bone Morphogenetic Proteins
III Bone Tissue Engineering
IV Conclusions and Future Directions
9: Cranial Suture Biology
Publisher Summary
I Introduction
II Skull Vault Development
III Craniosynostosis
IV The Murine Model of Suture Morphogenesis
V Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms Governing Suture Morphogenesis
VI Conclusions and Perspectives
Acknowledgements
Index
Contents of Previous Volumes
No. of pages: 364
Language: English
Edition: 1
Volume: 66
Published: March 9, 2005
Imprint: Academic Press
Hardback ISBN: 9780121531669
eBook ISBN: 9780080458304
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Gerald P. Schatten
Affiliations and expertise
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA, U.S.A.
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