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Host-Microbe Interactions, the latest volume in the Progress in Molecular Biology series, provides a forum for the discussion of new discoveries, approaches, and ideas in molecular biology. It contains contributions from leaders in their respective fields, along with abundant references. This volume is dedicated to the subject of host-microbe interactions.Provides the latest research on host-microbe interactions, including new discoveries, approaches, and ideasContains contributions from leading authorities on topics relating to molecular biologyInforms and updates on all the latest developments in the field

Matrix Metalloproteinases and Tissue Remodeling in Health and Disease Part I: Cardiovascular Remodeling is the latest volume in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series. This volume is the first part of a thematicáand contains up-to-date information on the biology and function of matrix metalloproteinases, and how their effects on tissue remodeling are altered in diseases of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal systems and other tissues and organs, as well as cancer.á Contributors include prominent scientists and highly-recognized experts with major accomplishments in the research field of matrix metalloproteinases.Focuses on matrix metalloproteinases and their role in tissue remodeling under physiological and pathological conditionsContains up-to-date information on matrix metalloproteinases that is clearly presented in a concise fashion with helpful illustrations and supporting referencesIncludes comprehensive reviews written by prominent scientists and highly-recognized experts in the field of matrix metalloproteinases and tissue remodeling

Molecular and Cellular Changes in the Cancer Cell,the latest volume in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, includes a comprehensive summary of the evidence accumulated thus far on the molecular and cellular regulation of the various adaptations taking place in response to exercise. This volume examines some of the latest advances, highlighting some of the most important molecular and cellular alterations and environmental influences that collectively cause a normal cell to become cancerous. Special emphasis is given to changes that take place at the molecular and cellular level.Comprehensive and up-to-date survey of current knowledge on the cancer cellIncludes the latest advances and the most important molecular and cellular alterations and environmental influences collectively causing cells to become cancerousWritten by leading experts in the field

Environmental toxicology is generally held to be the study of the potential of constituents of outdoor environments to impact either human health or the biological structure of the ecosystems involved. This volume integrates toxicological studies of all of the many human environments, both indoor and outdoor, and their complex interrelationships.

Reviews various developments in the field of membrane proteins. This title discusses different discoveries, approaches, and ideas in the field and reviews how they are being used to develop new drugs. It is suitable for researchers involved in molecular biology and related fields.

A number of genes have been identified that are associated with an increased Body Mass Index (BMI), the standard measurement of obesity. This title provides a forum for discussion of discoveries, approaches, and ideas. It includes reference guide for researchers involved in molecular biology and related fields.

Understanding how digestive organs develop, their physiology and structure is important for determining new therapies to combat diseases of the digestive organs. This title reviews the research and developments in this field. It is suitable for researchers involved in molecular biology and related fields.

Includes discussion on roles of Chromatin remodeling proteins in nuclear receptor signaling, and ANCCA regulator in cancer. This resource offers research on the progesterone receptor action in leiomyoma and endometrial cancer and roles of the ubiquitin protein system in nuclear hormone receptor signaling.

Nucleic acids are the fundamental building blocks of DNA and RNA and are found in virtually every living cell. Molecular biology is a branch of science that studies the physicochemical properties of molecules in a cell, including nucleic acids, proteins, and enzymes. This title discusses various discoveries, approaches, and ideas in this field.