Guidebook To The Cytoskeletal And Motor Proteins. 2eme Edition

The biology of the 1990s is likely be remembered as the era of protein discovery. The current exhilarating influx of information is daunting for the best-read scientist, let alone newcomers to a field. At the same time, it has become imperative for researchers to expand their knowledge base, since interactions between previously unconnected sets of proteins are leading to important biological discoveries. These considerations motivated the publication of this revised edition of the Guidebook to the Cytoskeletal and Motor Proteins, which is designed to serve both seasoned scientists and students alike. This Sambrooke & Tooze Guidebook provides succinct and up-to-date information on the biological roles and structural properties of approximately 150 proteins or protein classes. In addition, eight introductory articles provide general perspectives into the biological functions of these molecules and the important interactions that occur between them. Drawing upon distinguished authors who are experts in their field, this volume addresses all aspects of the structure and function of cytoskeletal polymers, molecular motors, and proteins that control cytoskeletal dynamics and the structure of intracellular membrane organelles.