Melanins and Melanosomes e-bog
1167,65 DKK
(inkl. moms 1459,56 DKK)
The surface pigmentation of vertebrates is controlled by specialized cells able to synthesize a variety of pigments collectively known as melanins. Recent research has shown that melanins are produced not only in the skin but also in many other sites such as the eye, inner ear, muscles, etc., - where they are engaged in some unanticipated roles. The details of the synthetic pathway, the compl...
E-bog
1167,65 DKK
Forlag
Wiley-Blackwell
Udgivet
5 oktober 2011
Genrer
MFGC
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9783527644551
The surface pigmentation of vertebrates is controlled by specialized cells able to synthesize a variety of pigments collectively known as melanins. Recent research has shown that melanins are produced not only in the skin but also in many other sites such as the eye, inner ear, muscles, etc., - where they are engaged in some unanticipated roles. The details of the synthetic pathway, the complexities of its regulation and biological significance that have been unravelled in recent research comprise a fascinating story and are of key importance in understanding the nature of diseases, including malignant melanoma one of the most rapidly spreading cancers.