Epithelial Transport
A guide to methods and experimental analysis
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Artikelnummer:
9780412434006
Veröffentlichungsdatum:
1996
Einband:
HC runder Rücken kaschiert
Erscheinungsdatum:
31.07.1996
Seiten:
372
Autor:
N. K. Wills
Gewicht:
723 g
Format:
241x160x26 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Langbeschreibung
Building from general principles, the authors clearly explain the fundamental role of epithelia in plasma electrolyte and water balance. Emphasis is placed on experimental approaches and methodology. A comprehensive glossary of terms is included.
Hauptbeschreibung
Building from general principles, this text explains the fundamental role of epithelia in plasma electrolyte and water balance. Emphasis is placed on experimental approaches and methodology. A comprehensive glossary of terms is included.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1 Epithelial structure and function.- 2 Epithelial transport proteins.- 3 Epithelial polarity.- 4 Characterization of epithelial ion transport.- 5 Epithelial electrophysiology.- 6 Impedance analysis of epithelia.- 7 Measurements and interpretation of cytoplasmic ion activities.- 8 Measurements of epithelial cell volume.- 9 Methods and experimental analysis of isolated epithelial cell membranes.- 10 Methods and experimental analysis of single ion channels.- 11 Epithelial cell culture.- 12 Signaling pathways regulating ion transport in polarized cells.- 13 The cytoskeleton and epithelial function.- 14 Future perspectives: molecular biology and pathophysiology.- Appendix A: Instrumentation.- Appendix B: Solving simple equivalent circuits.- Appendix C: A spread-sheet for marker distribution data.