International Revie of Cell and Molecular Biology [Hardcover]

International Review of Cell?and Molecular Biology presents current advances and comprehensive reviews in cell biology--both plant and animal. Articles address structure and control of gene expression, nucleocytoplasmic interactions, control of cell development and differentiation, and cell transformation and growth. Impact factor for 2009: 6.088.

• Authored by some of the foremost scientists in the field
• Provides up-to-date information and directions for future research
• Valuable reference material for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and professional scientists

1. Cell-Surface Receptor for Plasma Retinol-Binding Protein that Mediates Cellular Uptake of Vitamin A

Hui Sun and Riki Kawaguchi

2. Vascular Smooth-Muscle-Cell Activation: Proteomics Point of View

Antonella Cecchettini , Silvia Rocchiccioli, Claudia Boccardi and Lorenzo Citti

3. Molecular basis for endothelial lumen formation and tubulogenesis during vasculogenesis and angiogenic sprouting

George E. Davis, Amber N. Stratman, Anastasia Sacharidou, and Wonshill Koh

4. Small Ubiquitin-like Modifier Modification and its Role in Human Diseases

Kevin D. Sarge and Ok-Kyong Park-Sarge

5. Focal Adhesion Kinase: Exploring FAK Structure to Gain Insight into Function

Jessica E. Hall, Wei Fu, Michael D. Schaller

6. Roles of small ubiquitin-related modifiers in male reproductive function

Margarita Vigodner

Provides up-to-date information and directions for future research