Molecular & Cell Biology of the Liver / Edition 1

by Albert V. LeBouton

Overview

Molecular and Cell Biology of the Liver features the latest research findings regarding liver structure and function. A unique feature of the book is the brief science reviews that are included in each chapter which provide essential background information to allow readers to better grasp the subject matter within a chapter. The book covers liver biology from the molecular level to groups of liver cells and explains how groups of hepatocytes interact in similar microenvironments. Other important cell types found in the liver are also examined. Illustrations ranging from electron micrographs to fully rendered drawings act as visual aids to help readers understand complex structural-functional interactions. Molecular and Cell Biology of the Liver will benefit hepatologists, gastroenterologists, cell biologists, anatomists, toxicologists, and other researchers interested in liver structure and function.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849388910
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/24/1993
Pages:	560
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

LeBouton, Albert V., PhD (Univ of Arizona)

The contributors are a combination of clinicians (hepatologists, internists, surgeons) and basic scientists (biochemists, pathologists, anatomists, etc.) all with an interest in the liver. Contributors come from the U.S., Europe, Singapore, and Australia. The institutions prominantly represented are Univ of Arizona, Univ of Michigan, and Univ of Pittsburgh.

Table of Contents

Molecular Aspects: Gene Activity and Regulation (G. Schreiber and A.R. Aldred). Proteins and Plasma Protein Metabolism (T. Peters, Jr.). Carbohydrates and Glycogen Metabolism (R.R. Cardell and E.L.S. Cardell). Subcellular Components: The Plasma Membrane and Intercellular Junctions (W. Hong). Receptors and Endocytosis (C.A. Casey and D.J. Tuma). Cytoskeleton (S.W. French, M. Cadrin, H. Kawahara, and K. Kachi). Peroxisomes and Lysosomes (U. Soto, S. Rapp, K. Gorgas,and W.W. Just). Parenchymal Cells: Fetal and Postnatal Growth (J. Vassy and M. Kraemer). Regeneration (A. Francavilla, T.E. Starzl, D.H. Van Thiel, M. Barone, and L. Polimeno). Functional Compartmentation of Hepotocytes (C.M. Berkowitz, E. Guibert, B. Bilir, and J.J. Gumucio). Extracellular Matrix (M. Dziadek and T. Thomas). Nonparenchymal Cells: Endothelial Cells and Kupffer Cells (R.S. McCuskey). Fat-Storing Cells (H.F.J. Hendricks, A. Brouwer,and D.L. Knook). Pit Cells (L. Bouwens). Bile Duct Cells (P. Van Eyken and V.J. Desmet).

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Donald M. Jensen, MD (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: This book discusses the molecular biology of the liver.
Purpose: Its purpose is to review recent literature in hepatic cellular biology. Each chapter contains an initial overview directed to a wide audience, followed by a more in-depth review later in the chapter.
Audience: The audience is investigators interested in hepatic biology. Clinicians and students would find the book less interesting.
Features: The numerous black-and-white graphics and illustrations are well presented. The presentation is generally of high quality, and the references are current and numerous.
Assessment: This is an excellent quality book for investigators in liver disease and liver cell biology.

Doody's Review Service

3 Stars from Doody

This book discusses the molecular biology of the liver. Its purpose is to review recent literature in hepatic cellular biology. Each chapter contains an initial overview directed to a wide audience, followed by a more in-depth review later in the chapter. The audience is investigators interested in hepatic biology. Clinicians and students would find the book less interesting. The numerous black-and-white graphics and illustrations are well presented. The presentation is generally of high quality, and the references are current and numerous. This is an excellent quality book for investigators in liver disease and liver cell biology.

Donald M. Jensen