International review of cytology : a survey of cell biology. v. 264 / edited by Kwang W. Jeon. — London : Elsevier, 2007. – (58.15/I61/v.264)

Contents

    CONTENTS
    
    Contributors
    1. Function and Evolution of the Vacuolar Compartment in Green Algae and Land Plants (Viridiplantae)
     1. Introduction
     2. Structure and Function of Vacuoles in Embryophytes
     3. Structure and Function of Vacuoles in Green Algae
     4. Evolution of Vacuolar Compartments in Plants
     5. Concluding Remarks
    2. Cell Biology and Pathophysiology of the Diacylglycerol Kinase Family: Morphological Aspects in Tissues and Organs
     1. Introduction
     2. Molecular Heterogeneity
     3. Gene Expression in the Brain
     4. Morphological Analysis of the Subcellular Localization in Tissues and Organs
     5. Pathophysiological Implications in Animal Studies
     6. Concluding Remarks
    3. Structure and Function of Desmosomes
     1. Introduction
     2. Morphology
     3. Molecular Architecture
     4. Biogenesis
     5. Dynamics
     6. Imbalance of Desmosomal Protein Synthesis in Transgenic Mice
     7. Interplay Between Desmosomes and Other Cell Components
     8. Desmosomes and Disease
     9. Concluding Remarks
    4. Subepithelial Fibroblasts in Intestinal Villi: Roles in Intercellular Communication
     1. Introduction
     2. Morphological Features of Subepithelial Fibroblasts
     3. Receptors in Subepithelial Fibroblasts
     4. Gap Junction Communication
     5. Mechanosensitive Networks via ATP Receptors
     6. Roles of Subepithelial Fibroblasts in the Villi
     7. Concluding Remarks References
    5. Syndrome of Aluminum Toxicity and Diversity of Aluminum Resistance in Higher Plants
     1. Introduction
     2. Syndrome of Aluminum Toxicity
     3. Aluminum Resistance
     4. Beneficial Effect of Aluminum on Plant Growth
     5. Concluding Remarks