Cell physiology sourcebook : essentials of membrane biophysics / [edited by] Nicholas Sperelakis.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sperelakis, Nick, 1930-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cell physiology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (997 p.)

Edition:

4th ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Elsevier, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This authoritative book gathers together a broad range of ideas and topics that define the field. It provides clear, concise, and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cellular physiology from fundamental concepts to more advanced topics. The Fourth Edition contains substantial new material. Most chapters have been thoroughly reworked. The book includes chapters on important topics such as sensory transduction, the physiology of protozoa and bacteria, and synaptic transmission. Authored by leading researchers in the fieldClear, concise, and comprehensive cove

Contents:

section 1. Biophysical chemistry, metabolism, second messengers, and ultrastructure

section 2. Membrane potential, transport physiology, pumps, and exchangers

section 3. Membrane excitability and ion channels

section 4. Ion channels as targets for toxins, drugs, and genetic diseases

section 5. Synaptic transmission and sensory transduction

section 6. Muscle and other contractile systems

section 7. Protozoa and bacteria

section 8. Specialized processes : photosynthesis and bioluminescence.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613354945

9781283354943

1283354942

9780123877574

0123877571

OCLC:

774110557