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

List of contents

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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Jose Ruiz-Herrera, José Ruiz-Herrera, Jose Valdes-Santiago Ruiz-Herrera, Laura Valdes-Santiago, Laura Ruiz-Herrera Valdes-Santiago, Laura Valdés-Santiago, Valdes-Santiago Laura
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2019
• EAN: 9780367377106
• ISBN: 978-0-367-37710-6
• No. of pages: 186
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Nature guide; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Microbiology, Mycology, fungi (non-medical), Mycology, fungi