Biological Response Mediators and Modulators: John Jacob Abel Symposia on Drug Development

August, J. Thomas (Editor)

ISBN 10: 1483202828 / ISBN 13: 9781483202822

Published by Academic Press, 2013

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274 pages. 9.25x6.00x0.62 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biological Response Mediators and Modulators: John Jacob Abel Symposia on Drug Development
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1483202828
• ISBN 13: 9781483202822
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.49 kilograms

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Synopsis

Biological Response Mediators and Modulators explains that the behavior of a cell depends upon the absorption of the ligand, the quantity of functional receptors existing for ligand recognition and binding, and the transduction of the signal through successive intercellular events. The book presents such model systems as the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor, the epidermal growth factor receptor, and the insulin receptor. The LDL receptor is a model for a class of surface receptors that facilitate the cellular application of macromolecules through the process of receptor-mediated endocytosis. The book discusses the general characteristics of receptor-mediated endocytosis. Another topic of interest is the property of growth-related cell surface receptors. The section that follows describes the function of these receptors as tyrosine-specific protein kinases, which is related to the protein yields of some viral oncogenes. The amount of receptors in a cell depends upon the rates of synthesis and inactivation. The book will provide valuable insights for scientists, cytologists, students, and researchers in the field of chemistry.