Cell Physiology Source Book: Essentials of Membrane Biophysics

Cell Physiology Source Book: Essentials of Membrane Biophysics
ISBN-10
0080574556
ISBN-13
9780080574554
Series
Cell Physiology Source Book
Category
Science
Pages
1235
Language
English
Published
2012-12-02
Publisher
Elsevier
Author
Nicholas Sperelakis

Description

This authoritative book gathers together a broad range of ideas and topics that define the field. It provides clear, concise, and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cellular physiology from fundamental concepts to more advanced topics. The Third Edition contains substantial new material. Most chapters have been thoroughly reworked. The book includes chapters on important topics such as sensory transduction, the physiology of protozoa and bacteria, the regulation of cell division, and programmed cell death. Completely revised and updated - includes 8 new chapters on such topics as membrane structure, intracellular chloride regulation, transport, sensory receptors, pressure, and olfactory/taste receptors Includes broad coverage of both animal and plant cells Appendixes review basics of the propagation of action potentials, electricity, and cable properties Authored by leading experts in the field Clear, concise, comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cellular physiology from fundamental concepts to more advanced topics

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