Cell-cell adhesion is fundamental for the development and homeostasis of animal tissues and organs. Adherens junctions (AJs) are the best understood cell-cell adhesion complexes. In this volume, a group of internationally recognized experts reviews AJ biology over a wide range of organization; from atoms to molecules, to protein complexes, molecular networks, cells, tissues, and overall animal development.
AJs have also been an integral part of animal evolution, and play central roles in cancer development, pathogen infection and other diseases. This book addresses major questions encompassing AJ biology.
How did AJs evolve?
How do cadherins and catenins interact to assemble AJs and mediate adhesion?
How do AJs interface with other cellular machinery to couple adhesion with the whole cell?
How do AJs affect cell behaviour and multicellular development?
How can abnormal AJ activity lead to disease?
| ISBN: | 9789400796164 |
| Publication date: | 18th July 2014 |
| Author: | Tony Harris |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Netherlands |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 434 pages |
| Series: | Subcellular Biochemistry |
| Genres: |
Medical research Oncology Biochemistry Developmental biology Cellular biology (cytology) |
Cell-cell adhesion is fundamental for the development and homeostasis of animal tissues and organs. Adherens junctions (AJs) are the best understood cell-cell adhesion complexes.
Adherens Junctions features in the following genres: Medical research, Oncology, Biochemistry, Developmental biology, Cellular biology (cytology)
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Adherens Junctions was written by Tony Harris and published by Springer an imprint of Springer Netherlands
Adherens Junctions has 434 pages
Yes it is part of Subcellular Biochemistry series