Mechanosensory Transduction in Drosophila Melanogaster

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 (i.e. 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.

Sommario

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

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Xin Liang, Zhen Liu, Landi Sun
• Editore: Springer, Berlin
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 18.10.2017
• EAN: 9789811065255
• ISBN: 978-981-10-6525-5
• Pagine: 82
• Dimensioni: 162 mm x 241 mm x 6 mm
• Peso: 171 g
• Illustrazioni: IX, 82 p. 30 illus., 26 illus. in color.
• Serie: SpringerBriefs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Branche non cliniche