Reviews of Physiology Biochemistry and Pharmacology

Blaustein, M. P.; Grunicke, H.; Habermann, E.; Pette, D.; Reuter, H.; Sakmann, B.; Schweiger, M.; Wright, E. M.

In this second special issue on signal transduction leading specialists in their fields again present overviews of topics related to the highly topicalsubject of signal transduction. The first contribution, by Keppler, deals with the biosynthesis, transport, inactivation, and analysis of leukotrienes. Mohr et al. present an excellent overview of the biology of the peptide hormone oxytocin and its role in signal transduction.The review by Holzer describes the significance of peptinergic sensory neurons in the control of vascular functions. In the contribution by Wolf etal the molecular biology of the Y chromosome is discussed.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2014-04-18

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783662311509

DOI: 10.1007/BFb0033191

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 221.0