Plant ABC Transporters

Plant ABC Transporters
Author: Markus Geisler
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2014-09-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319065114

This book is devoted to the fascinating superfamily of plant ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters and their variety of transported substrates. It highlights their exciting biological functions, covering aspects ranging from cellular detoxification, through development, to symbiosis and defense. Moreover, it also includes a number of chapters that center on ABC transporters from non-Arabidopsis species. ABC proteins are ubiquitous, membrane-intrinsic transporters that catalyze the primary (ATP-dependent) movement of their substrates through biological membranes. Initially identified as an essential aspect of a vacuolar detoxification process, genetic work in the last decade has revealed an unexpectedly diverse variety of ABC transporter substrates, which include not only xenobiotic conjugates, but also heavy metals, lipids, terpenoids, lignols, alkaloids and organic acids. The discovery that members of the ABCB and ABCG family are involved in the movement of phytohormones has further sparked their exploration and provided a new understanding of the whole family. Accordingly, the trafficking, regulation and structure-function of ABCB-type auxin transporters are especially emphasized in this book.

ABC Transporters in Human Disease

ABC Transporters in Human Disease
Author: Karobi Moitra
Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Total Pages: 87
Release: 2012-04-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1615043780

The ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter genes are ubiquitous in the genomes of all vertebrates so far studied. The human ABC transporter superfamily contains 48 genes, subdivided into 7 subfamilies ranging from A to G (based on sequence homology of their nucleotide binding domains). The ABC proteins encoded by these genes are ATP-driven transmembrane pumps, some of which possess the capacity to efflux harmful toxic substances and therefore play a key role in xenobiotic defense. ABC proteins have been evolutionarily conserved from bacteria to humans and multiple gene duplication and deletion events in the ABC genes indicate that the process of gene evolution is still ongoing. Polymorphisms and variations in these genes are linked to variations in expression, function, drug disposition, and drug response. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in these genes could be markers of individual risk for adverse drug reactions or susceptibility to complex diseases. The pharmacogenetics of this unique family of transporters is still under study; however, in the context of human health, it is a well-known fact that variations in these transporters are the underlying cause for several human diseases including cystic fibrosis, Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE), and X-linked adenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). Table of Contents: Introduction to the Human ATP-Binding Cassette (ABC) Transporter Superfamily / Evolution of ABC Transporters / Overview of ABC Transporters in Human Disease / The Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator-ABCC7 / PXE / X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy / ABC Proteins: A Global Perspective / References / Titles of Related Interest

The ABC Transporters of Human Physiology and Disease

The ABC Transporters of Human Physiology and Disease
Author: Kenneth J. Linton
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 478
Release: 2011
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9814280070

ATP Binding Cassette (ABC) transporters are a family of integral membrane proteins present in all cells of all species of archaea, eubacteria and eukaryota. The vast majority of these proteins control the transport across cellular membranes of molecules ranging from small ions to drugs, lipids and proteins. The human genome encodes 48 ABC transporter genes and mutations in most have been linked to disease. This book OCo that brings together state-of-the-art knowledge on ABC proteins in one volume OCo will provide students, professors and medical professionals with a background to the human ABC transporters that are known to be relevant to disease. Each of the 14 chapters is written by a leading researcher in the field. The genetics, structure and function of the proteins, and the future direction of research including the implications for human health are discussed in depth.

ABC Proteins

ABC Proteins
Author: I Barry Holland
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 672
Release: 2003-01-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0080481876

ABC Proteins is an in-depth, up-to-date analysis of all that is known about the subject to date. It discusses and compares evolution, biology and mechanism of action of all known ABC proteins, including the first structural studies as well as clinical implications. It will be useful to anyone trying to stay abreast of the latest findings. This book is sure to become a classic and will regularly be updated. - Phylogeny and Evoloution of ABC Transporters - Fundamental Aspects of the Mechanism of Action of ABC Transporters - Prokaryote ABC Transporters - Non-Mammalian Transporters - Multidrug Transporters - ABC Transporters, Physiological Roles and Human Disease - Full color throughout

The Liver

The Liver
Author: Irwin M. Arias
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1156
Release: 2020-03-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119436826

Bridging the gap between basic scientific advances and the understanding of liver disease — the extensively revised new edition of the premier text in the field. The latest edition of The Liver: Biology and Pathobiology remains a definitive volume in the field of hepatology, relating advances in biomedical sciences and engineering to understanding of liver structure, function, and disease pathology and treatment. Contributions from leading researchers examine the cell biology of the liver, the pathobiology of liver disease, the liver’s growth, regeneration, metabolic functions, and more. Now in its sixth edition, this classic text has been exhaustively revised to reflect new discoveries in biology and their influence on diagnosing, managing, and preventing liver disease. Seventy new chapters — including substantial original sections on liver cancer and groundbreaking advances that will have significant impact on hepatology — provide comprehensive, fully up-to-date coverage of both the current state and future direction of hepatology. Topics include liver RNA structure and function, gene editing, single-cell and single-molecule genomic analyses, the molecular biology of hepatitis, drug interactions and engineered drug design, and liver disease mechanisms and therapies. Edited by globally-recognized experts in the field, this authoritative volume: Relates molecular physiology to understanding disease pathology and treatment Links the science and pathology of the liver to practical clinical applications Features 16 new “Horizons” chapters that explore new and emerging science and technology Includes plentiful full-color illustrations and figures The Liver: Biology and Pathobiology, Sixth Edition is an indispensable resource for practicing and trainee hepatologists, gastroenterologists, hepatobiliary and liver transplant surgeons, and researchers and scientists in areas including hepatology, cell and molecular biology, virology, and drug metabolism.

Drug Transporters

Drug Transporters
Author: Guofeng You
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1012
Release: 2014-07-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118704983

This new edition overviews drug transporters and presents the principles of drug transport and associated techniques, featuring new chapters on multidrug and toxin extrusion proteins, placental transport, in silico approaches in drug discovery, and regulatory guidance for drug transport studies in drug development. • Describes drug transporter families, mechanisms, and clinical implications along with experimental methods for studying and characterizing drug transporters • Includes new chapters on multidrug and toxin extrusion proteins, placental transport and in silico approaches in drug discovery • Has a new chapter covering regulatory guidance for the evaluation of drug transport in drug development with global criteria used for drug transporters in clinical trials • Arranges material to go from fundamental mechanisms to clinical outcomes, making the book useful for novice and expert readers

Encyclopedia of Cancer

Encyclopedia of Cancer
Author: Manfred Schwab
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 3307
Release: 2008-09-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3540368477

This comprehensive encyclopedic reference provides rapid access to focused information on topics of cancer research for clinicians, research scientists and advanced students. Given the overwhelming success of the first edition, which appeared in 2001, and fast development in the different fields of cancer research, it has been decided to publish a second fully revised and expanded edition. With an A-Z format of over 7,000 entries, more than 1,000 contributing authors provide a complete reference to cancer. The merging of different basic and clinical scientific disciplines towards the common goal of fighting cancer makes such a comprehensive reference source all the more timely.

ABC Transporters: Biochemical, Cellular, and Molecular Aspects

ABC Transporters: Biochemical, Cellular, and Molecular Aspects
Author: Suresh V. Ambudkar
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 902
Release: 1998-07-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780121821937

The critically acclaimed laboratory standard for more than forty 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. More than 285 volumes have been published (all of them still in print) and much of the material is relevant even today-truly an essential publication for researchersin all fields of life sciences. Prokaryotic ABC Transporters Eukaryotic ABC Transporters Nonmammalian ABC Transport Systems Mammalian P-Glycoproteins Multidrug Resistance Associated Protein Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Sulfonylurea Receptor Intracellular ABC Transporters

Ocular Transporters and Receptors

Ocular Transporters and Receptors
Author: Ashim K Mitra
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2013-10-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 190881831X

Ocular transporters and receptors contains detailed descriptions of major transporters and receptors expressed in the eye, with special emphasis on their role in drug delivery. The complex anatomy and the existence of multiple barriers in the eye pose a considerable challenge to successful drug delivery to the eye. Hence ocular transporters and receptors are important targets for drug delivery. A significant advancement has been made in the field of ocular transport research and their role in drug delivery. In this book the cutting edge research being carried out in this field is compiled and summarized. The book focuses on key areas, including the anatomy and physiology of the eye, biology of ocular transporters and receptors, techniques in characterization of transporters and receptors, transporters and receptors in the anterior and posterior segment in the eye, the role of ocular transporters and receptors in drug delivery, and transporter-metabolism interplay in the eye. - Highly focused on ocular transporters - Most up-to-date research compilation - Detailed description of role of transporters and receptors in ocular drug discovery and delivery