Lipid rafts and caveolae
Subtitle: from membrane biophysics to cell biology
By: edited by Christopher J. Fielding.
Contributors: Fielding, Christopher J.
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Weinheim
Language: eng
Number of pages: 278
ISBN-13: 9783527312610
Subjects: Cell membranes; Phosphoproteins; Cellular signal transduction; Macromolecules
Description: First comprehensive overview of the field represents a complete guide to the structure and function of the most important mammalian cell membrane organelles. Covers historical background, distinct structures and functions, structural basis, signaling, viral entry and virion budding, cholesterol transport, caveolins, lipid shells, cell polarity and intracellular trafficking, and cancer cells.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.