Signal transduction plays a pivotal role in cell regulation. Hormones, cytokines and neurotransmitters bind to their specific receptors in the plasma membranes of cells. The receptors of many hormones are coupled to G-protein coupled signaling pathways. Insulin and growth factors are coupled to receptor-linked kinase. The second messenger is generated in cells once the first messenger binds to the receptors of plasma membranes. Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cyclic AMP), inositol 1, 3, 5-triphosphate (IP3) and calcium ion (Ca2+) have been demonstrated to play a role as a second messenger in cells. The pivotal role of Ca2+ in cellular regulation was established with the finding of calmodulin and protein kinase C that modulates the effect of Ca2+ in the regulation of cellular functions. Many receptor classes and their downstream kinases activate Erk, Akt, Stat, Smad, NF-IB and other cascades to regulate gene expression and cellular function. This book provides recent research in the study of the new developments in signaling transduction in cells.
Masayoshi Yamaguchi
New Developments on Signal Transduction Research [PDF ebook]
New Developments on Signal Transduction Research [PDF ebook]
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Format PDF ● Pagini 230 ● ISBN 9781626182653 ● Editor Masayoshi Yamaguchi ● Editura Nova Science Publishers ● Publicat 2013 ● Descărcabil 3 ori ● Valută EUR ● ID 7222779 ● Protecție împotriva copiilor Adobe DRM
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