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Mucins – Potential Regulators of Cell Functions Volume Title: Gel-Forming and Soluble Mucins Cover

Mucins – Potential Regulators of Cell Functions Volume Title: Gel-Forming and Soluble Mucins

Publisher:Bentham Science
By: Joseph Z Zaretsky and  Daniel H Wreschner  
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|Apr 2013
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Mucins are glycoproteins that are expressed in cells of different types and fulfill multiple functions that determine participation of these proteins in such processes as signal transductionregulation of gene expressioncell proliferationembryogenesiscell differentiationimmunityapoptosis and cancer development. This E-book series on mucins presents critical reviews on modern data concerning structures and functions of mucinstheir roles in cell physiology and pathology as well as molecular aspects of therapy of mucin-associated diseases. Mucins are represented by two types of molecules: secreted mucins and membrane-bound (receptor) mucins. This e-book series represents a unique attempt to describe the molecular nature of mucin multifunctionality in separate volumes. Chapters in each volume demonstrate the central role of mucins as connectors and regulators of different signaling pathways and their participation metastatic processes. Clinical aspects of mucinssuch as their role as diagnostic markers as well as possible applications in mucin-based immuno- and gene-therapies are also discussed.

This is the first volume of the series. This volume introduces readers to the general properties of mucinsfollowed by chapters on specific variants of gel-forming and soluble mucins. The volume concludes with information on the functions of secreted mucins.
PDF ISBN: 978-1-60805-454-1
Publisher: Bentham Science
Copyright owner: © 2013 Bentham Science Publishers
Publication date: 2013
Language: English
Pages: 649
Related subjects:
Life sciences,
Cell biology

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