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ISBN-10 : 3030585328
ISBN-13 : 9783030585327
Author : Claudia Tanja Mierke
This book focuses on the mechanical properties of cells, discussing the basic concepts and processes in the fields of immunology, biology, and biochemistry. It introduces and explains state-of-the-art biophysical methods and examines the role of mechanical properties in the cell/protein interaction with the connective tissue microenvironment. The book presents a unique perspective on cellular mechanics and biophysics by combining the mechanical, biological, physical, biochemical, medical, and immunological views, highlighting the importance of the mechanical properties of cells and biophysical measurement methods. The book guides readers through the complex and growing field of cellular mechanics and biophysics, connecting and discussing research findings from different fields such as biology, cell biology, immunology, physics, and medicine. Featuring suggestions for further reading throughout and addressing a wide selection of biophysical topics, this book is an indispensable guide for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the fields of cellular mechanics and biophysics.
Cellular Mechanics and Biophysics: Structure and Function of Basic Cellular Components Regulating Cell Mechanics 1st Table of contents:
Part I. Introduction into Biophysics and Basic Biological Processes from a Physical Point-of-view
1. The Definition of Biophysics: What Exactly is Biophysics?
2. Focus on Eukaryotic Cells
3. Biomechanical View on the Cytoplasm (and Cytosol) of Cells
4. Focal Adhesion Proteins Regulate Cell–Matrix and Cell–Cell Adhesion and Act as Force Sensors
5. Structure and Function of the Mitochondrion
6. Mechanical View on the Mitochondria
7. Mechanical View on the Endoplasmatic Reticulum and Golgi
8. Mechanical View on Vacuoles
9. Lysosomes and Peroxisomes
10. The Cell Nucleus and Its Compartments
Part II. Fundamental Cellular Processes and Their Connection to Mechanics
11. Genetic Code
12. Transcription for Protein Biosynthesis
13. Splicing and Alternative Splicing and the Impact of Mechanics
14. Translation and Post-translational Modifications in Protein Biosynthesis
15. Cell Cycle, DNA Replication, Centrosomes, Centrioles and Cell Division
16. Cell Proliferation, Survival, Necrosis and Apoptosis
17. Metabolic Pathways of Eukaryotes and Connection to Cell Mechanics
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