Title: Molecular biology of cell adhesion molecules /
Authors: Horton, Michael A.
Publisher: Wiley,
Year: 1996
Subjects: Cell adhesion molecules; Cell Adhesion Molecules physiology
Abstract: There has been an explosion of interest in adhesion molecules in recent years and this has led to a greater understanding of cell behaviour in physiological and pathological situations. What has become increasingly clear is that data from enquiry-based research are eminently suited to be translated into applied clinical research. This timely and informative book introduces the topic of cell adhesion to the non-specialist and signifies areas where continuing research may yield results of clinical benefit. It will appeal to a wide audience including clinicians and postgraduate researchers in immunology and molecular biology and those involved in rheumatology, dermatology, gastroenterology, cardiology and haematology.
Contents: Introduction : cell adhesion molecules and their functions / Michael A. Horton -- Integrins and cell signaling / Minke E. Binnerts, Yvette van Kooyk and Carl G. Figdor -- Neural cell adhesion molecules and their associated signal transduction pathways in neural development / Frank S. Walsh and Patrick Doherty -- Cadherins / Kurt Herrenknecht -- Functional domains of adhesion proteins / Monique Aumailey and Isabelle Mercier -- Adhesion receptors in renal development and disease / James B. Lefkowith and Eric E. Simon -- Adhesion receptors and lung disease / David J. Erle and Dean Sheppard -- Methods for isolating cDNAs encoding surface molecules / David L. Simmons -- A brief guide to adhesion receptors and their ligands / Michael A. Horton.