Current Topics in Developmental Biology
Academic Press
Published on 10. November 1977
217 pages
978-0-08-058434-8 (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. 11
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09/1977
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- Front Cover
- Current Topics in Developmental Biology, Volume 11
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Interactions of Lectinr with Embryonic Cell Surfaces
- I. Introduction
- II. Characteristics of Lectin Interactions
- III. Interactions of Lectins with Gametes
- IV. Interactions of Lectins with Embryonic Cells: Cell Surface Changes during Development
- V. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Chapter 2. Biological Features and Physical Concepts of Pattern Formation Exemplified by Hydra
- I. Introduction
- II. Hydra as Model for Elementary Processes in Development
- III. Physical Aspects of Biological Pattern Formation
- Appendix: Recursive Type of Pattern Formation in Regeneration: A Catalytic Model for Gradient Discontinuity Sensing
- References
- Chapter 3. Molecular Aspects of Myogenesis
- I. Introduction
- II. Protein Synthesis and Muscle Differentiation
- III. Differentiation of the Myotube Plasma Membrane
- IV. Control of the Expression of the Differentiated Phenotype
- V. The Genetic Approach: Muscle Cell Lines
- References
- Chapter 4. Origin and Establishment of Embryonic Polar Axes in Amphibian Development
- I. Introduction
- II. Morphological and Experimental Evidence for the Distinction of Two Primary Polar Axes in the Amphibian Egg Prior to the Onset of Cleavage
- III. The Formation of the Definitive Polar Axes of the Embryo
- IV. Relationships between the Primary Polar Axes of the Uncleaved Egg and the Definitive Polar of the Embryo
- V. Discussion
- VI. Summary
- References
- Chapter 5. An Old Enigma: The Gray Crescent of Amphibian Eggs
- I. General Introduction to the Problem
- II. Changes Following Fertilization or Parthenogenetic Activation of Frog Eggs
- III. Determination at Will of the Gray Crescent
- IV. Inversion Experiments . The Dalcq and Pasteels Theory
- V. Destruction, Removal, Grafting of the Gray Crescent. Effects upon Morphogenesis
- VI. Is There a "Cortical Inheritance"?
- VII. Inactivation of the Gray Crescent Morphogenetic Substance by Ultraviolet (UV) Irradiation
- VIII. Biophysical and Biochemical Studies
- IX. Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 6. Control of Plant Cell Enlargement by Hydrogen Ions
- I. Introduction
- II. Evidence for H+ as the Wall-Loosening Factor
- III. Mechanism of Active Acidification
- IV. Mechanism of Acid-Induced Cell Wall Loosening
- V. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Subject Index
- Contents of Previous Volumes
