Up to date, easy to use, and rich with vibrant illustrations, Lippincott¢ç Illustrated Reviews: Cell and Molecular Biology, 3rd Edition, provides a highly visual presentation of essential cell and molecular biology with a focus on topics related to human health and disease. This engaging approach incorporates all of the most popular features of the bestselling Lippincott¢ç Illustrated Reviews series, including abundant full-color illustrations, chapter summaries, and review questions that link basic science to real-life clinical situations. The updated, versatile 3rd Edition can be used for a standalone cell biology course in medical, health professions, or other graduate and upper-level undergraduate programs; as a review for course and board exams; or in conjunction with other Lippincott¢ç Illustrated Reviews for a seamlessly integrated course.
ContentsAcknowledgments¡¦vUNIT I: Cell and Tissue Structure and OrganizationChapter 1: Stem Cells and Their Differentiation¡¦2Chapter 2: Extracellular Matrix and Cell Adhesion¡¦11Chapter 3: Biological Membranes¡¦32Chapter 4: Cytoskeleton¡¦43Chapter 5: Organelles¡¦58UNIT II: Organization of the Eukaryotic Genome and Gene ExpressionChapter 6: The Eukaryotic Genome¡¦70Chapter 7: DNA Replication¡¦81Chapter 8: Transcription¡¦95Chapter 9: Translation¡¦106Chapter 10: Regulation of Gene Expression¡¦121Chapter 11: Protein Trafficking¡¦132Chapter 12: Protein Degradation¡¦143UNIT III: Membrane TransportChapter 13: Basic Concepts of Transport¡¦150Chapter 14: Active Transport¡¦159Chapter 15: Glucose Transport¡¦166Chapter 16: Drug Transport¡¦174UNIT IV: Cell SignalingChapter 17: G-Protein Signaling¡¦180Chapter 18: Catalytic Receptor Signaling¡¦189Chapter 19: Steroid Receptor Signaling¡¦198UNIT V: Regulation of Cell Growth and Cell DeathChapter 20: The Cell Cycle¡¦208Chapter 21: Regulation of the Cell Cycle¡¦216Chapter 22: Abnormal Cell Growth¡¦225Chapter 23: Cell Death¡¦236Chapter 24: Aging and Senescence¡¦249Key Terms¡¦257Index¡¦265