Myosins
A Superfamily of Molecular Motors
Published on 25. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
XXX, 477 pages
978-90-481-7656-4 (ISBN)
Description
This highly authoritative volume highlights the remarkable superfamily of molecular motors called myosins, which are involved in such diverse cellular functions as muscle contraction, intracellular transport, cell migration and cell division. In a timely compilation of chapters written by leading research groups that have made key discoveries in the field, the current understanding of the molecular mechanisms and biological functions of these intriguing proteins is explored.
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Series
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Language
English
Place of publication
Dordrecht
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional/practitioner
Illustrations
XXX, 477 p.
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Weight
771 gr
ISBN-13
978-90-481-7656-4 (9789048176564)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4020-6519-4
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Content
The Structural And Functional Diversity Of The Myosin Family Of Actin-Based Molecular Motors.- Myosin Structure.- The Myosin Family: Biochemical And Kinetic Properties.- Myosin I.- Myosin Ii: Sarcomeric Myosins, The Motors Of Contraction In Cardiac And Skeletal Muscles.- Smooth-Muscle Myosin II.- Non-Muscle Myosin II.- Class III Myosins.- Myosin V.- Myosin VI: A Multifunctional Motor Protein.- Myosin VII.- Plant Myosins VIII, XI, And XIII.- Class Ix Myosins.- Myosin X.- Myosin Class XIV And Other Myosins In Protists.- Myosin XVA.