Stress proteins
By: contributors, H. Abe ... [et al.] ; editor, David S. Latchman.
Contributors: Abe, H.; Latchman, David S.
Series: Handbook of experimental pharmacology ;; v. 136
Publisher: Springer
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Berlin; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 422
Subjects: Heat shock proteins; Stress (Physiology)
Description: [Publisher-supplied data] The stress proteins or heat shock proteins were originally identified on the basis of their enhanced synthesis following stress. It is now clear, however, that they also play a key role in stressed cells and in specific human diseases. This book provides a comprehensive account of these proteins emphasizing the functions of the different stress proteins in unstressed and stressed cells of different types, their regulation by stressful and non-stressful stimuli and their roles in a range of human diseases.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.