Cell Activation

Researchers studying signal transduction in various cell types have identified many overlapping pathways of activation; but whether all of these biochemical events are required for initiation or maintenance of cell growth and differentiation has not yet been determined. This volume presents studies using various molecular biologic and genetic approaches to explore the role of cell surface receptors or intracellular molecules linked to these receptors in regulating cell growth and activation. The contributors, all leading authorities, describe their research methods and offer new leads for further investigation of the mechanisms regulating cell growth.
 
Researchers studying signal transduction in various cell types have identified many overlapping pathways of activation; but whether all of these biochemical events are required for initiation or maintenance of cell growth and differentiation has not yet been determined. This volume presents studies using various molecular biologic and genetic approaches to explore the role of cell surface receptors or intracellular molecules linked to these receptors in regulating cell growth and activation. The contributors, all leading authorities, describe their research methods and offer new leads for further investigation of the mechanisms regulating cell growth.