Development of the Ocular Lens (Paperback)

Frank J. Lovicu

ISBN 10: 0521184231 / ISBN 13: 9780521184236

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2011

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Paperback. This book provides a comprehensive view of research in lens developmental biology, emphasising technical and molecular breakthroughs. Elucidation of the mechanisms that govern lens development has enabled us to understand how the normal lens forms and how developmental processes are involved in the maintenance of its normal structure, function and growth throughout life. This knowledge is fundamental to our understanding of many lens disorders. The ocular lens has also become a model for understanding the developmental biology of more complex organ systems. In this 2004 book, leading experts in lens cell biology and development discuss lens evolution, induction, morphology, the regulation of the lens cell cycle and fiber cell differentiation, as well as lens regeneration. This book is an authoritative treatment of the subject that will serve as a reference for graduate students and research scientists in developmental biology and in the visual sciences, as well as for ophthalmologists. This 2004 book provides a broad and authoritative treatment of the developmental biology of the ocular lens. Written by leading authorities in the field, it will serve as a reference for graduate students and research scientists in the visual sciences and developmental biology, as well as for ophthalmologists. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Development of the Ocular Lens (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521184231
• ISBN 13: 9780521184236
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This comprehensive study of the developmental biology of the ocular lens will serve as a reference for graduate students and research scientists in the visual sciences and developmental biology, as well as for ophthalmologists. Clarification of the mechanisms that govern normal lens development is fundamental to our understanding of lens disorders. The lens has also become a model for studying more complex organ systems. Leading experts in lens development and structure discuss lens induction, evolution, cell cycle regulation, morphology, fiber cell differentiation, and regeneration.

Book Description

This book provides a broad and authoritative treatment of the developmental biology of the ocular lens. It will serve as a reference for graduate students and research scientists in the visual sciences and developmental biology, as well as for ophthalmologists. Elucidation of the mechanisms that govern normal lens development is fundamental to our understanding of lens disorders. The lens has also become a model for studying more complex organ systems. Leading experts in lens development and structure discuss lens induction, evolution, cell cycle regulation, morphology, fiber cell differentiation, and regeneration.