Structure and Function in Cell Signalling

From basics to details, this is an elegantly written and carefully edited book. The chapters on cell cycle control and oncogenesis are particularly fascinating and valuable to biomedical research. This is the book to have if you are interested in molecular mechanisms of signal transduction. It is a great introduction to the literature that will be welcomed by students and experts alike' - "Doody's", January 2009. This text is a concise and accessible introduction to the dynamic but complex field of signal transduction. Rather than simply cataloging all signaling molecules and delineating every known pathway, this book aims to break signaling down into common elements and activities - the 'nuts and bolts' of cellular information exchange. With an emphasis on clarity of presentation throughout, the book teaches the basic principles focusing on a mature core of knowledge, providing students with a foundation of learning in this complex and potentially confusing subject. It also addresses the issue of variation in the numbering of key amino acids as well as featuring interaction with RasMol software, and exercises to aid understanding.This book offers an accessible introduction to the complex field of cell signaling. It includes exercises and clear instructions in the use of RasMol. It is well illustrated in full color throughout. "Structure and Function in Cell Signaling" is an invaluable resource to students across a range of life science degree programs including biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, physiology, biomedicine and oncology. This book provides a clear, accessible introduction to this rapidly expanding field.