Up to date, easy to use, and rich with vibrant illustrations, Lippincott® 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® 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® Illustrated Reviews for a seamlessly integrated course.

• UPDATED! Revised content throughout—including updated unit overviews and chapter summaries—helps students master the latest cell and molecular biology knowledge.
• UPDATED! Clinical Application boxes reinforce key concepts and enrich students’ understanding and clinical application capability.
• More than 250 full-color, annotated illustrations clarify complex processes and simplify study.
• Online animations and interactive review questions strengthen comprehension and retention. 

Contents
Acknowledgments…v
UNIT I: Cell and Tissue Structure and Organization
Chapter 1: Stem Cells and Their Differentiation…2
Chapter 2: Extracellular Matrix and Cell Adhesion…11
Chapter 3: Biological Membranes…32
Chapter 4: Cytoskeleton…43
Chapter 5: Organelles…58
UNIT II: Organization of the Eukaryotic Genome and Gene Expression
Chapter 6: The Eukaryotic Genome…70
Chapter 7: DNA Replication…81
Chapter 8: Transcription…95
Chapter 9: Translation…106
Chapter 10: Regulation of Gene Expression…121
Chapter 11: Protein Trafficking…132
Chapter 12: Protein Degradation…143
UNIT III: Membrane Transport
Chapter 13: Basic Concepts of Transport…150
Chapter 14: Active Transport…159
Chapter 15: Glucose Transport…166
Chapter 16: Drug Transport…174
UNIT IV: Cell Signaling
Chapter 17: G-Protein Signaling…180
Chapter 18: Catalytic Receptor Signaling…189
Chapter 19: Steroid Receptor Signaling…198
UNIT V: Regulation of Cell Growth and Cell Death
Chapter 20: The Cell Cycle…208
Chapter 21: Regulation of the Cell Cycle…216
Chapter 22: Abnormal Cell Growth…225
Chapter 23: Cell Death…236
Chapter 24: Aging and Senescence…249
Key Terms…257
Index…265