Cell-to-Cell Communication [electronic resource] /

1 Gap Junction Structure -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Classification of Gap Junctions -- 3. Morphological Characterization of Type I Gap Junctions -- 4. Morphological Characterization of Type II Gap Junctions -- 5. Morphological Characterization of Type III Gap Junctions -- 6. Conclusions -- 7. References -- 2 Modulation of Junctional Permeability -- 1. Introduction: Physiological Considerations -- 2. Are Gap Junctions Really Involved in Cell-to-Cell Communication? -- 3. Junctional Permeability -- 4. Synaptic Transmission and Cell-to-Cell Coupling -- 5. Voltage Dependence -- 6. Antibodies -- 7. Influence of Temperature on gj -- 8. Pathological Implications of Junctional Conductance -- 9. Conclusions -- 10. References -- 3 Permeability and Regulation of Gap Junction Channels in Cells and in Artificial Lipid Bilayers -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Evidence for Cell-to-Cell Channels at Gap Junctions -- 3. Cell-to-Cell Channel Gating and Permeability Modulation -- 4. References -- 4 Electrotonic Coupling in the Nervous System -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Electrotonic Inhibition -- 3. Modulation of Electrotonic Coupling -- 4. Experimental Determination of Electrotonic Coupling -- 5. Conclusion -- 6. References -- 5 Gap Junctions in Smooth Muscle -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Cell-to-Cell Junctions in Smooth Muscle -- 3. Do All Smooth Muscle Cells Have Gap Junctions? -- 4. Regulation of Gap Junctions in Smooth Muscle -- 5. Conclusions -- 6. References -- 6 Cell Communication and Growth -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Basic Principles -- 3. Possible Effects of Gap Junctions on Different Phases of the Cycle -- 4. Evidence for Gap Junction Involvement in Control of Proliferation -- 5. Conclusions and Future Considerations -- 6. References -- 7 Intercellular Communication in Embryos -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Oocyte -- 3. Early Cleavage Stages -- 4. Early Events in Development -- 5. Compartments, Gradients, and Gap Junctions -- 6. Restriction of Communication Later in Development -- 7. Using Antibodies to Explore the Role of Junctions in Development -- 8. Conclusions -- 9. References -- 8 Mechanisms of Cell-to-Cell Communication Not Involving Gap Junctions -- 1. Chemical Communication between Cells -- 2. On the Release of Neurotransmitters -- 3. Cell-to-Cell Communication through the Extracellular Space -- 4. References -- 9 Cell-to-Cell Communication in Salivary Glands -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Anatomy -- 3. Electrical Evidence -- 4. Diffusional Evidence -- 5. Pharmacology -- 6. Physiological Role of Intercellular Coupling -- 7. Conclusions -- 8. References -- 10 Intercellular Communication in Arthropods: Biophysical, Ultrastructural, and Biochemical Approaches -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Detection and Analysis of Low-Resistance Pathways -- 3. Junctional Permeability to Molecular Tracers -- 4. Ultrastructure of Arthropod Gap Junctions -- 5. Isolation and Biochemical Characterization of Gap Junctions -- 6. Summary and Prospectives -- 7. References.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Mello, Walmor C. De. editor., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Boston, MA : Springer US, 1987
Subjects:	Life sciences., Biochemistry., Plant science., Botany., Zoology., Animal anatomy., Animal physiology., Biophysics., Biological physics., Life Sciences., Animal Anatomy / Morphology / Histology., Biochemistry, general., Plant Sciences., Animal Physiology., Biophysics and Biological Physics.,
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1917-7
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