Mechanosensory Transduction in Drosophila Melanogaster / by Xin Liang, Landi Sun, Zhen Liu.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Liang, Xin, author.
• Sun, Landi, author.
• Liu, Zhen (Of Qing hua da xue), author.

Contributor:

• SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

• Biomedical and Life Sciences (Springer-11642)
• SpringerBriefs in biochemistry and molecular biology 2211-9353
• SpringerBriefs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2211-9353

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Neurochemistry.
• Biochemistry.
• Animal models in research.
• Biochemistry, general.
• Animal Models.

Local Subjects:

• Neurochemistry.
• Biochemistry, general.
• Animal Models.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (IX, 82 pages) : 30 illustrations, 26 illustrations in color.

Edition:

First edition 2017.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2017.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This book offers an essential introduction for all graduate students and researchers who are working on or interested in mechanotransduction using fruit flies as their model organisms. Designed for accessibility, it follows a simple five-chapter structure, beginning with a general introduction to mechanotransduction in physiology (Chapter 1) and some basic considerations on the principles behind mechanotransduction processes (Chapter 2). In turn, Chapters 3, 4 and 5 focus on mechanoreceptors in Drosophila melanogaster. Chapter 3 explains how the fly's mechanosensitive cells (id est mechanoreceptors) contribute to its daily life, while Chapter 4 explores the ultrastructural and mechanical basis for the working mechanisms of various fly mechanoreceptors. Lastly, Chapter 5 elaborates on the structure, function and physiology of mechanosensitive molecules in fly mechanoreceptors. Accordingly, the book provides an overall framework, helping readers understand mechanosensory transduction, from the physiological level to the molecular level.

Contents:

• Overview of Mechanosensory Transduction
• "Gating-Spring" Model for Mechanotransduction
• Mechanoreceptors in Drosophila melanogaster.- Mechanotransduction in Drosophila mechanoreceptors
• Drosophila Mechanotransduction Channels.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

• 978-981-10-6526-2
• 9789811065262

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.