This up-to-date, comprehensive book about lysosomes discusses their functions, properties, and roles in disease, drug development, and therapeutics. Pulling together perspectives from various fields, like toxicology, biology, and pharmacology, this book illustrates the potential of lysosomes beyond
Lysosomes and lysosomal diseases
β Scribed by Platt, Frances M.; Platt, Nick
- Publisher
- Academic Press,Elsevier
- Year
- 2015
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 396
- Series
- Methods in Cell Biology Volume 126
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
This new volume of Methods in Cell Biology looks at methods for lysosomes and lysosomal diseases.Β Chapters focus upon practical experimental protocols to guide researchers through the analysis of multiple aspects of lysosome biology and function. In addition, it details protocols relevant to clinical monitoring of patients with lysosomal diseases. With cutting-edge material, this comprehensive collection is intended to guide researchers for years to come.
- Covers sections on model systems and functional studies, imaging-based approaches and emerging studies
- Chapters are written by experts in the field
- Cutting-edge material
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