Current Topics in Developmental Biology
Academic Press
Published on 30. March 1972
233 pages
978-0-08-058429-4 (ISBN)
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Current Topics in Developmental Biology
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Alberto Monroy | Aron A. Moscona
Current Topics in Developmental Biology: v. 6
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12/1971
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- Front Cover
- Current Topics in Developmental Biology, Volume 6
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of Contributors
- Contents of Previous Volumes
- The Direction of Developmental Biology
- Errata Volume 5
- Chapter 1. The Induction and Early Events of Germination in the Zoospore of Blastocladiella emersonii
- I. Introduction
- II. Structure of Nongerminating Zoospores
- III. Behavior of the Spore during Encystment
- IV. Mechanics of Flagellar Retraction and Rotation of the Nuclear Apparatus
- V. Fine-Structural Changes in Encystment
- VI. Punctuation on Three Important Structural Changes in Germination
- VII. Macromolecular Synthesis during Germination
- VIII. Environmental Influences on Zoospores
- IX. Kinetics of Encystment
- X. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Chapter 2. Steps of Realization of Genetic Information in Early Development
- I. Introduction
- II. Transcription
- III. Transport of RNA to the Cytoplasm
- IV. Translation
- V. Regulation of Enzymatic Activity
- VI. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3. Protein Synthesis during Amphibian Metamorphosis
- I. Introduction
- II. The Role of Hormones in Amphibian Metamorphosis
- III. Proteins Involved in Metammorphosis
- IV. Regulation of Protein Synthesis during Metamorphosis
- V. The Role of DNA Synthesis
- VI. Requirement of RNA and Protein Synthesis for Tissue Resorption
- VII. Conclusions and Future Problems
- References
- Chapter 4. Hormonal Control of a Secretory Tissue
- Text
- References
- Chapter 5. Gene Regulation Networks: A Theory for Their Global Structure and Behaviors
- I. Introduction
- II. Global Behaviors of Gene Control Systems
- III. Homeostasis: Constrained Dynamic Behavior
- IV. Model Systems
- V. One-Input Control Systems
- VI. Multiple-Input Control Systems
- VII. Forcing Structures in Switching Nets
- VIII. The Size of Forcing Structures as a Function of the Number of Inputs per Element in Model Genetic Control Nets
- IX. Behavior as a Function of the Size of a Model Genetic Control System, and the Number of Control Inputs per Model Gene
- X. Biological Implications
- XI. Expected Character of Forcing Structures as a Function of the Number of Forcing Connections
- XII. Control Advantages of Forcing Structures
- XIII. Molecular Mechanisms
- XIV. Additional Evidence for the Theory
- XV. Alternative Theories
- XVI. Conclusions and Summary
- References
- Chapter 6. Positional Information and Pattern Formation
- I. Introduction
- II. Pattern and Form
- III. French Flag Problem
- IV. Pattern Regulation
- V. Universality and Prepatterns
- VI. Model Systems and Mechanisms
- VII. Polarity
- VIII. Intercellular Communication
- IX. Interpretation
- X. Precision
- XI. Cell Movement
- XII. Mosaic Development
- XIII. Growth and Cell Division
- XIV. Spacing Patterns
- XV. Pattern Formation in Plants
- XVI. Conclusion
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index
