SynopsisMolecular Biology of the Cell is the classic in-depth text reference in cell biology. By extracting the fundamental concepts from this enormous and ever-growing field, the authors tell the story of cell biology, and create a coherent framework through which non-expert readers may approach the subject. Written in clear and concise language, and beautifully illustrated, the book is enjoyable to read, and it provides a clear sense of the excitement of modern biology. Molecular Biology of the Cell sets forth the current understanding of cell biology (completely updated as of Autumn 2001), and it explores the intriguing implications and possibilities of the great deal that remains unknown.The hallmark features of previous editions continue in the Fourth Edition. The book is designed with a clean and open, single-column layout. The art program maintains a completely consistent format and style, and includes over 1,600 photographs, electron micrographs, and original drawings by the authors. Clear and concise concept headings introduce each section. Every chapter contains extensive references. Most important, every chapter has been subjected to a rigorous, collaborative revision process where, in addition to incorporating comments from expert reviewers, each co-author reads and reviews the other authors' prose. The result is a truly integrated work with a single authorial voice.
Table of Contents Special Features List of Topics Acknowledgments A Note to the ReaderPt. I Introduction to the Cell 1. Cells and Genomes 2. Cell Chemistry and Biosynthesis 3. ProteinsPt. II Basic Genetic Mechanisms 4. DNA and Chromosomes 5. DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination 6. How Cells Read the Genome: From DNA to Protein 7. Control of Gene ExpressionPt. III Methods 8. Manipulating Proteins, DNA, and RNA 9. Visualizing CellsPt. IV Internal Organization of the Cell 10. Membrane Structure 11. Membrane Transport of Small Molecules and the Electrical Properties of Membranes 12. Intracellular Compartments and Protein Sorting 13. Intracellular Vesicular Traffic 14. Energy Conversion: Mitochondria and Chloroplasts 15. Cell Communication 16. The Cytoskeleton 17. The Cell Cycle and Programmed Cell Death 18. The Mechanics of Cell DivisionPt. V Cells in their Social Context 19. Cell Junctions, Cell Adhesion, and the Extracellular Matrix 20. Germ Cells and Fertilization 21. Development of Multicellular Organisms 22. Histology: The Lives and Deaths of Cells in Tissues 23. Cancer 24. The Adaptive Immune System 25. Pathogens, Infection, and Innate ImmunityGlossaryIndexTables: The Genetic Code, Amino Acids