Polyamines in Fungi - Their Distribution, Metabolism, Role in Cell Differentiation

Informationen zum Autor Laura Valdés-Santiago , PhD, is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Irapuato Unit, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute Irapuato, Gto., México, since 2013. José Ruiz-Herrera, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at the Department of Genetic Engineering, Irapuato Unit, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute Irapuato, Gto, México. Klappentext This book provides the first comprehensive account of the various aspects of polyamines in fungi as compared to other organisms. It covers all aspects of polyamine metabolism and the biological function of polyamines in stress and cell integrity. Zusammenfassung This book provides the first comprehensive account of the various aspects of polyamines in fungi as compared to other organisms. It covers all aspects of polyamine metabolism and the biological function of polyamines in stress and cell integrity. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. Chemistry and Cellular Localization of Polyamines. Mechanisms of Polyamines Biosynthesis, Their Interconversion and Degradation in Fungi, in Comparison with Animal and Plant Cells. Polyamine Distribution in the Fungal Kingdom, as Compared with Other Eukaryotic Organisms. Regulatory Mechanisms of Polyamine Metabolism at the Transcriptional, Translational, and Post-translational Levels in Fungi and Other Organisms. General Functions of Polyamines and Their Possible Modes of Action in Fungi and Other Organisms. The Role of Polyamines on Cell Differentiation and Morphogenesis in Fungi and Other Organisms. Polyamine Metabolism as a Target.

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• Authors: Jose Ruiz-Herrera, José Ruiz-Herrera, Jose Valdes-Santiago Ruiz-Herrera, Laura Valdaes-Santiago, Laura Valdes-Santiago, Laura Ruiz-Herrera Valdes-Santiago, Laura Valdés-Santiago
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2015
• EAN: 9781498717427
• ISBN: 978-1-4987-1742-7
• No. of pages: 206
• Series: Mycology; Mycology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > General, dictionaries; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Molecular Biology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, molecular biology, Botany & plant sciences, Genetics (non-medical), Botany and plant sciences