Author Description
Endocytosis is a key feature of virtually all eukaryotic cells. It not only provides crucial nutrients to cells but also plays key roles in a cell's interactions with its environment. Roles for endocytosis in immune responses, transcellular transport, signal transduction, neural function and a variety of pathological conditions are now well established. Moreover, studies of endocytic pathways have provided important insights for understanding basic cellular functions associated with membrane trafficking, protein sorting and membrane fusion. In this volume, experts in their respective fields discuss the molecular mechanisms that underlie endocytosis and the fate of endocytic vesicles in cells.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex molecular mechanisms governing endocytosis and the subsequent intracellular fate of endocytic vesicles. Mark Marsh, an expert in cell biology, compiles contributions from leading researchers to synthesize current understanding of membrane trafficking. The text provides a rigorous framework for analyzing how eukaryotic cells manage nutrient uptake, signal transduction, and protein sorting through these specialized pathways.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of endocytic pathways in eukaryotic cells
- Examination of membrane trafficking and protein sorting mechanisms
- Discussion of the role of endocytosis in immune responses and neural function
- Review of pathological conditions linked to endocytic dysfunction
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a technical resource for researchers and graduate students focusing on cellular physiology. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which assumes a foundational knowledge of molecular biology and membrane dynamics.
Page Count:
316
Publication Date:
2001-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199638527
ISBN-13:
9780199638529
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Cell Biology
Biology
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