Regulators and Effectors of Small GTPases, Part G: Ras Family II

Regulators and Effectors of Small GTPases, Part G: Ras Family II
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Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2001-06-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080522564

The critically acclaimed laboratory standard for more than 40 years, Methods in Enzymology is one of the most highly respected publications in the field of biochemistry. Since 1955, each volume has been eagerly awaited, frequently consulted, and praised by researchers and reviewers alike. Now with more than 300 volumes (all of them still in print), the series contains much material still relevant today-truly an essential publication for researchers in all fields of life sciences.This volume and its companions (Volumes 255, 256, 257, and the forthcoming 325, 329, and 332) cover all biochemical and biological assays currently in use for analyzing the role of small GTPases in the above-mentioned aspects of cell biology at the molecular level.

Ras Superfamily Small G Proteins: Biology and Mechanisms 1

Ras Superfamily Small G Proteins: Biology and Mechanisms 1
Author: Alfred Wittinghofer
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2014-09-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3709118069

This first of two volumes provides a general overview of the genetics, structure, mechanism and regulation of the Ras superfamily proteins and describes in detail the signaling pathways and processes regulated by specific members of this family. The focus of this first volume is on the Rho and Ras subfamily of small G proteins. Renowned scientists provide insights into the biochemistry of the classical and non-classical small G-protein family members, their spatio-temporal regulation, their effectors and their roles in health and disease. Together with Volume 2, this book provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art work on small G-proteins (GTPases). It is intended for graduates and professors in biochemistry and cell biology already working on small G-proteins (small GTPases), but also offers an extremely valuable resource for those readers who are new to the field.

ARF Family GTPases

ARF Family GTPases
Author: Richard A. Kahn
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2006-04-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1402025939

For the first time experts in the area of signalling research with a focus on the ARF family have contributed to the production of a title devoted to ARF biology. A comprehensive phylogenetic analysis of the ARF family, tables of the ARF GEFs and ARF GAPs, and more than a dozen chapters describing them in detail are provided. The impact of the ARF proteins on widely diverse aspects of cell biology and cell signalling can be clearly seen from the activities described; including membrane traffic, lipid metabolism, receptor desensitization, mouse development, microtubule dynamics, and bacterial pathogenesis. Anyone interested in understanding the complexities of cell signalling and the integration of signalling networks will benefit from this volume.

GTPases Regulating Membrane Targeting and Fusion

GTPases Regulating Membrane Targeting and Fusion
Author: W. E. Balch
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 946
Release: 2005-12-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780121828080

Rab GTPases now comprise a family of >63 members. They are emerging as the key hub element controlling the membrane architecture of eukaryotic cells. They are intimately involved in vesicle targeting and fusion in both the endocytic and exocytic pathways and direct the assembly and disassembly of protein complexes that include regulators (GEFs and GAPs), effectors (tethers/motors) and fusion components (SNAREs) that control membrane targeting and fusion. During the last 3 years the field has virtually exploded with the identification and characterization of many new Rab proteins and their effectors. Our understanding of how Rab GTPases control membrane function remains at its infancy. This volume of Methods in Enzymology, GTPases Regulating Membrane Targeting and Fusion, provides a wealth of new concepts, approaches and tools to study Rab proteins in the test tube and in living cells that will be of strong benefit to both established laboratories and new investigators in the field to elucidate Rab GTPase function in cellular development, differentiation and proliferation. Comprehensive overview of Rab GTPase phylogeny and systems biology Identification and characterization of Rab GEFs, GAPs and effectors General methodologies to study Rab GTPase function in vitro and in vivo using biochemical, molecular and microscopy approaches

Encyclopedia of Signaling Molecules

Encyclopedia of Signaling Molecules
Author: Sangdun Choi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-07-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781441904607

Biological processes are driven by complex systems of functionally interacting signaling molecules. Thus, understanding signaling molecules is essential to explain normal or pathological biological phenomena. A large body of clinical and experimental data has been accumulated over these years, albeit in fragmented state. Hence, systems biological approaches concomitant with the understanding of each molecule are ideal to delineate signaling networks/pathways involved in the biologically important processes. The control of these signaling pathways will enrich our healthier life. Currently, there are more than 30,000 genes in human genome. However, not all the proteins encoded by these genes work equally in order to maintain homeostasis. Understanding the important signaling molecules as completely as possible will significantly improve our research-based teaching and scientific capabilities. This encyclopedia presents 350 biologically important signaling molecules and the content is built on the core concepts of their functions along with early findings written by some of the world’s foremost experts. The molecules are described by recognized leaders in each molecule. The interactions of these single molecules in signal transduction networks will also be explored. This encyclopedia marks a new era in overview of current cellular signaling molecules for the specialist and the interested non-specialist alike During past years, there were multiple databases to gather this information briefly and very partially. Amidst the excitement of these findings, one of the great scientific tasks of the coming century is to bring all the useful information into a place. Such an approach is arduous but at the end will infuse the lacunas and considerably be a streamline in the understanding of vibrant signaling networks. Based on this easy-approach, we can build up more complicated biological systems.

G Protein Pathways

G Protein Pathways
Author: Ravi Iyengar
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 696
Release: 2002
Genre: Cell receptors
ISBN: 012182246X

This third volume in the trio covering G proteins, features integrated approaches to studying G proteins. Methods pertaining to signaling mechanisms are presented, including theoretical and modeling approaches, biochemistry and molecular biology, and cell biology and physiology. The techniques for studying the structure and function of G proteins are important not only to those with specific research interests in them, but also endocrinologists and pharmacologists conducting research on signaling mechanisms that are increasingly understood to interact with G proteins.

GTPases Regulating Membrane Dynamics

GTPases Regulating Membrane Dynamics
Author: W. E. Balch
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 750
Release: 2005-12-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780121828097

Provides a comprehensive set of articles describing the use and application of state-of-the-art methodologies to identify and characterize these GTPases and their expanding list of regulators and effectors. This work also includes methodologies focused on biochemical, molecular and advanced imaging techniques.

Synthetic Biology, Part A

Synthetic Biology, Part A
Author: Chris Voigt
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 733
Release: 2011-07-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0123850762

Synthetic biology encompasses a variety of different approaches, methodologies and disciplines, and many different definitions exist. This Volume of Methods in Enzymology has been split into 2 Parts and covers topics such as Measuring and Engineering Central Dogma Processes, Mathematical and Computational Methods and Next-Generation DNA Assembly and Manipulation. - Encompasses a variety of different approaches, methodologies and disciplines - Split into 2 parts and covers topics such as measuring and engineering central dogma processes, mathematical and computational methods and next-generation DNA assembly and manipulation

Chemokines, Part B

Chemokines, Part B
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Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 501
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080956963

The understanding of chemokines, the proteins that control the migration of cells, and their receptors, is critical to the study of causes and therapies for a wide range of human diseases and infections, including certain types of cancer, inflammatory diseases, HIV, and malaria. This volume, focusing on chemokine structure and function, as well as signaling, and its companion volume (Methods in Enzymology volume 461, focusing on chemokines as potential targets for disease intervention) provide a comprehensive overview and time-tested protocols in this field, making it an essential reference for researchers in the area. - Along with its companion volume, provides a comprehensive overview of chemokine methods, specifically as related to potential disease therapy - Gathers tried, tested, and trusted methods and techniques from top players in chemokine research - Provides an essential reference for researchers in the field

Computer Methods, Part C

Computer Methods, Part C
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Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 701
Release: 2010-12-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0123812712

The combination of faster, more advanced computers and more quantitatively oriented biomedical researchers has recently yielded new and more precise methods for the analysis of biomedical data. These better analyses have enhanced the conclusions that can be drawn from biomedical data, and they have changed the way that experiments are designed and performed. This volume, along with the 2 previous Computer Methods volumes for the Methods in Enzymology serial, aims to inform biomedical researchers about recent applications of modern data analysis and simulation methods as applied to biomedical research. - Presents step-by-step computer methods and discusses the techniques in detail to enable their implementation in solving a wide range of problems - Informs biomedical researchers of the modern data analysis methods that have developed alongside computer hardware - Presents methods at the "nuts and bolts" level to identify and resolve a problem and analyze what the results mean