Cell Signalling in Prokaryotes and Lower Metazoa

by Ian Fairweather

Book Overview

Cell signalling lies at the heart of many biological processes and currently is the focus of intense research interest. In multicellular organisms, it is central to how different types of cell communicate with each other and how they detect and respond to extracellular signals. Intercellular communication is vital to single-celled organisms as well, allowing them to respond to environmental cues and signals. To date, much of the understanding of signalling...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9048164834
• ISBN13: 9789048164837
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"