Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Preface; Table of Contents; List of Headings; PART 1: Cell Movements in the Light Microscope; Chapter 1: Cell Swimming; Chapter 2: Migration of Cells Over Surfaces; Chapter 3: Cell Behavior; Chapter 4: The Cytoskeleton; PART 2: Molecular Basis of Cell Movements; Chapter 5: Actin Filaments; Chapter 6: Actin and Membranes; Chapter 7: Myosin; Chapter 8: Fibroblast Locomotion; Chapter 9: The Molecular Basis of Muscle Contraction; Chapter 10: Muscle Development; Chapter 11: Microtubules; Chapter 12: Organelle Transport; Chapter 13: Mitosis
Chapter 14: CiliaChapter 15: Centrioles and Basal Bodies; Chapter 16: Bacterial Movements; PART 3: Integration of Cell Movements; Chapter 17: Intermediate Filaments; Chapter 18: Cell Mechanics; Chapter 19: Cell Shape; Chapter 20: Cell Movements in Embryos; Glossary; Index
Summary
"Cell Movements vividly describes how complex movements can arise from the properties and behaviors of biological molecules. This second edition is updated throughout with recent advances in the field and has a completely revised and redrawn artwork program. The text is suitable for advanced undergraduates as well as for professionals wishing for an overview of this field."--Provided by publisher
