The major component of glycocalyx, heparan sulfate covalently attaches to proteoglycan core proteins, which is abundant at the cell surface and in ...

Glycolysis literally means "splitting sugars". In glycolysis, glucose (a six carbon sugar) is split into two molecules of a three-carbon sugar. Gly...

The Golgi apparatus is an organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. The primary function of the Golgi apparatus is to process and package macromole...

This book examines the latest research developments in the study of the production, types and roles in disease of granulocytes. Topics include the ...

Regeneration is the reproduction or reconstitution of a lost or damaged tissue through the formation of a new one that can reproduce the form, stru...

Cell proliferation is an increase in the number of cells as a result of cell growth and cell division. A series of growth disorders can occur at th...

Free radicals are molecules, ions, or atoms with unpaired electrons in their outermost shell of electrons. Although it is a relatively recent disco...

Molecular chaperones are a ubiquitous class of proteins that play important roles in protein folding and in the protection of cells from several st...

This book presents and discusses current research in the field of stem cell research, with a particular focus on both human mesenchymal and embryon...

The Human Genome Project has facilitated the identification of various genetic regions associated with disease susceptibility. This identification ...

This book first discusses the general principles of flow cytometry. This technique continues to be developed and is used in many medical applicatio...

The human skin is constantly exposed to a large number of external pathogens, due to daily contact with the environment. The observation that exten...

The book entitled "Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH): Biochemistry, Functions and Clinical Significance" provides a broad and authoritative review of the...

This book presents topical research in the study of leptin, including the interaction of leptin with stress system components; the effects of serum...

White blood cells, or leukocytes are cells of the immune system involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign material...

The main function of the Leydig cells is to synthesize testosterone, but growing evidence supports the idea that Leydig cells are important in regu...

In this collection, the authors discuss endothelial lipase (EL), a recently identified member of the lipase gene family which exhibits a high degre...

The book provides a broad overview of an important biological system -- 'cell membrane'. The cell is the powerhouse where processes of life are con...

For many years, the surface of cells was viewed as a homogeneous fluid lipid casing. However, it is now understood that the surface of cells is not...

The main biological function of lipids include energy storage, as structural components of cell membranes, and as important signalling molecules. L...

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Lysozymes are widely distributed in living organisms, and play an important role in self-defence by destroying the cell walls of pathogenic bacteri...

Resident mast cells are uniquely positioned in multiple organ systems at either the tissue and/or external environment or located near nerve ending...

This book presents an overview of membrane organisation and lipid rafts in the cell and artificial membranes. The topics analysed in this book cove...