N. K. Wills, L. Reuss, S. A. Lewis

Epithelial Transport (eBook, PDF)

A guide to methods and experimental analysis

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Building from general principles, the authors clearly explain the fundamental role of epithelia in plasma electrolyte and water balance. Emphasis is placed on experimental approaches and methodology. A comprehensive glossary of terms is included.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Netherlands
• Seitenzahl: 356
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789400914957
• Artikelnr.: 44180492

Inhaltsangabe

1 Epithelial structure and function.- 2 Epithelial transport proteins.- 3 Epithelial polarity.- 4 Characterization of epithelial ion transport.- 5 Epithelial electrophysiology.- 6 Impedance analysis of epithelia.- 7 Measurements and interpretation of cytoplasmic ion activities.- 8 Measurements of epithelial cell volume.- 9 Methods and experimental analysis of isolated epithelial cell membranes.- 10 Methods and experimental analysis of single ion channels.- 11 Epithelial cell culture.- 12 Signaling pathways regulating ion transport in polarized cells.- 13 The cytoskeleton and epithelial function.- 14 Future perspectives: molecular biology and pathophysiology.- Appendix A: Instrumentation.- Appendix B: Solving simple equivalent circuits.- Appendix C: A spread-sheet for marker distribution data.

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