Genome Structure and Function: From Chromosomes Characterization to Genes Technology

✍ Scribed by C. Nicolini (auth.), Claudio Nicolini (eds.)

• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Year: 1997
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 339
• Series: NATO ASI Series 31
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book covers the study of genome structure and function from primary to high order structures and gene expression in the control of cell function and cell cycle progression. The major emphasis is on a deep understanding of DNA structure and function in interphase and metaphase chromosomes.
A compilation of the most up to date information from the most outstanding scientists in the field. A comprehensive textbook for all student levels.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xv
Genome Structure — Function from Nuclei to Chromosomes and Nucleosomes....Pages 1-37
Chromosomal DNA Loops and Domain Organization of the Eukaryotic Genome....Pages 39-56
Interrelationships Between Nuclear Structure and Transcriptional Control of Cell Cycle and Tissue-Specific Genes....Pages 57-82
Transcriptional Regulation in a Chromatin Environment....Pages 83-109
Nucleosome and Chromatin Structures and Functions....Pages 111-126
Chromatin Structure and Gene Regulation by Steroid Hormones....Pages 127-144
The Nuclear Pi Cycle: Its Relevance to Nuclear Structure and Function....Pages 145-154
Histone Acetylation....Pages 155-171
The Role of Structure in Complexes Between the p53 DNA Binding Domain and DNA Response Elements....Pages 173-207
Genetics of Human Astrocytic Tumors....Pages 209-216
Tumor Progression and Metastasis....Pages 217-237
The Future of DNA Sequencing: After the Human Genome Project....Pages 239-260
Large-Scale Chromatin Structure....Pages 261-278
Plant Gene Technology....Pages 279-318
The 5’-Untranslated Leaders of BSMV RNAgamma and PVX Coat Protein mRNA as Translational Enhancers in Tobacco Protoplasts....Pages 319-323
Back Matter....Pages 325-331

✦ Subjects

Human Genetics; Biochemistry, general; Oncology; Physical Chemistry; Pathology