Proteoglycans : structure, biology, and molecular interactions / edited by Renato V. Iozzo.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Iozzo, Renato V., 1950-

Series:

Experientia Supplementum ; 70

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Proteoglycans.

Physical Description:

ix, 422 p. : ill.

Place of Publication:

New York : Marcel Dekker, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Proteoglycans are glycoconjugates which constitute a topic of current interest in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and medicine. They can no longer be considered, as they were a few years ago, as simple inert building blocks. Proteoglycans belong to a versatile protein family whose potential functions stem either from their glycosaminoglycan chains or from specific regions of their protein cores. They help maintain the essential microenvironment for cell adhesion, migration and proliferation through their ability to function as links between cells and the extracellular matrix, and as growth-factor binders. Their importance is gaining recognition in a wide spectrum of research areas such as the brain and reproduction. In this book, various newly researched aspects of proteoglycans are reviewed in a series of chapters written by well-known scientists involved in this exciting field of research.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786610105328

9781135549374

1135549370

9780429222023

0429222025

9780824746520

082474652X

9781135549381

1135549389

9780203909720

0203909720

9781280105326

1280105321

OCLC:

49569015