Current Topics in Developmental Biology

✍ Scribed by Gerald P. Schatten (Eds.)

Publisher: Academic Press
Year: 2007
Tongue: English
Leaves: 401
Series: Current Topics in Developmental Biology 80
Edition: 1
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

This serial provides a comprehensive survey of the major topics in the field of developmental biology. These volumes are valuable to researchers in animal and plant development, as well as to students and professionals who want an introduction to cellular and molecular mechanisms of development. The series has recently passed its 30-year mark, making it the longest-running forum for contemporary issues in developmental biology. Volume 80 provides seven chapters on the latest research in developmental biology.

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Similarities Between Angiogenesis and Neural Development: What Small Animal Models Can Tell Us Review Article
Pages 1-55
Serena Zacchigna, Carmen Ruiz de Almodovar, Peter Carmeliet

Junction Restructuring and Spermatogenesis: The Biology, Regulation, and Implication in Male Contraceptive Development Review Article
Pages 57-92
Helen H.N. Yan, Dolores D. Mruk, C. Yan Cheng

Substrates of the Methionine Sulfoxide Reductase System and Their Physiological Relevance Review Article
Pages 93-133
Derek B. Oien, Jackob Moskovitz

Organic Anion‐Transporting Polypeptides at the Blood–Brain and Blood–Cerebrospinal Fluid Barriers Review Article
Pages 135-170
Daniel E. Westholm, Jon N. Rumbley, David R. Salo, Timothy P. Rich, Grant W. Anderson

Mechanisms and Evolution of Environmental Responses in Caenorhabditis elegans Review Article
Pages 171-207
Christian Braendle, Josselin Milloz, Marie‐Anne Félix

Molluscan Shell Proteins: Primary Structure, Origin, and Evolution Review Article
Pages 209-276
Frédéric Marin, Gilles Luquet, Benjamin Marie, Davorin Medakovic

Pathophysiology of the Blood–Brain Barrier: Animal Models and Methods Review Article
Pages 277-309
Brian T. Hawkins, Richard D. Egleton

Genetic Manipulation of Megakaryocytes to Study Platelet Function Review Article
Pages 311-335
Jun Liu, Jan DeNofrio, Weiping Yuan, Zhengyan Wang, Andrew W. McFadden, Leslie V. Parise

Genetics and Epigenetics of the Multifunctional Protein CTCF Review Article
Pages 337-360
Galina N. Filippova

Contents
Pages V-VIII

Contributors to Volume 80
Pages IX-X

Subject Index
Pages 361-371

Contents of Previous Volumes
Pages 373-396

Preface
Pages XI-XIII
Jerry Schatten

Series Editors
Page II

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