Overview

This monograph describes the structure and role of intermediate filament (IF) proteins in a diversity of cell types, including neurones and those from the epithelium. Part of the text is devoted to a discussion of the expression of IF proteins, the hierarchical assembly of those proteins into molecules, oligomers, protofilaments, protofibrils and finally intact IF, and the spatial organization of bundles of these IF within the cytoplasm and the nuclear lamina. IF-associated proteins (IFAPs), which may modulate aggregation or function, are also considered in this context. The final topic that is considered centres on the recent and exciting developments in the area of skin diseases, which have been related directly to IF pathology and to mutation in specific keratin chains.

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Author:   David A. D. Parry ,  Peter M. Steinert
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   New edition
Weight:   0.730kg
ISBN:  

9783540590804

ISBN 10:   3540590803
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   24 May 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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