Synopses & Reviews
Molecular Cell Biology stands out from its peers in this course in that it provides a clear introduction to the techniques and experiments of scientists past and present, not just an "encyclopedia" of information. This experimental emphasis, together with a solid pedagogical framework in the chapters, provides the clearest, most cutting-edge text available.
Synopsis
"Molecular Cell Biology provides a clear introduction to the techniques and experiments of scientists past and present, showing how important discoveries led to the formation of the field's key concepts. Since the publication of the "Fourth Edition, fundamental principles have emerged from our understanding of molecular cell biology. This "Fifth Edition strives to present these principles clearly while providing essential experimental information.
Table of Contents
PART I. CHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR FOUNDATIONS 1. Life Begins with Cells
2. Chemical Foundations
3. Protein Structure and Function
4. Basic Molecular Genetic Mechanisms
PART II. CELL ORGANIZATION AND BIOCHEMISTRY
5. Biomembranes and Cell Architecture
6. Integrating Cells into Tissues
7. Transport of Ions and Small Molecules Across Cell Membranes
8. Cellular Energetics
PART III. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
9. Molecular Genetic Techniques and Genomics
10. Molecular Structure of Genes and Chromosomes
11. Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression
12. Post-transcriptional Gene Control and Nuclear Transport
PART IV. CELL SIGNALING
13. Signaling at the Cell Surface
14. Signaling Pathways That Control Gene Activity
15. Integration of Signals and Gene Controls
PART V. MEMBRANE TRAFFICKING
16. Moving Proteins into Membranes and Organelles
17. Vesicular Traffic, Secretion, and Endocytosis
18. Metabolism and Movement of Lipids
PART VI. CYTOSKELETON
19. Microfilaments and Intermediate Filaments
20. Microtubules
PART VII. CELL CYCLE AND CELL-GROWTH CONTROL
21. Regulating the Eukaryotic Cell Cycle
22. Cell Birth, Lineage, and Death
23. Cancer