Dynamic Cells: Cell Biology of the 21st Century(v.1166 International Congress S.)

"Dynamic Cells: Cell Biology of the 21st Century" is the proceedings from the 1st Hirosaki International Forum of Medical Science. In this volume, contributions from world-renowned scientists include useful and valuable sources of modern knowledge of cell biology for the medical sciences. Recent progress in modern medicine is primarily based on the clarification of the molecular mechanisms of cell dynamics, and genetic alteration and their regulations. The knowledge of molecular cell biology is essential for modern physicians and even for the co-medical staff. Topics include the mechanism of cell movement and intracellular transport of materials, secretion, synthesis of proteins, and the reactions to the stimuli in the cell. Also discussed are targets of new discoveries in modern cell science such as nerve tissues, endocrine cells, intestinal secretory cells, photoreceptors, perception of hearing, bone cells, and pancreatic islets. This book will hopefully inspire ongoing research and medical practice gained from the contributions of the most authoritative leaders in the field of medical cell biology.

Table of Contents:
Chairman's address (M. Endo). Editor's note (S. Yagihashi). Plasticity in expression of neuronal messenger molecules: Mechanisms and functional aspects (T. Hokfelt et al .). Kinesin superfamily proteins (KIFs) and the mechanism of organelle transport (N. Hirokawa). Evolution and regulation of neurosecretory cells (H.-W. Korf). Dynamic and versatile structures of adrenal medulla, related to pineal and surgery (T.Kachi et al .). Schwann cell precursors and signals that control schwann cell generation (R. Mirsky, K.R. Jessen). Supporting cells or glial cells in the adrenal medulla and pineal gland (T. Suzuki, G. Takahashi, T. Kachi). Immunological kinship between retinal and pineal photoreceptor cells in lamprey (lampetra japonica): a lecture (A. Tonosaki, K. Mori). Neurotransmission in the inner ear - glutamatergic transmission in the afferent synapses of hair cells (S. Usami). Cornu Ammonis of carnivores: Lack of a separate CA2 field (K. Shoumura et al .). Gene expression and regulation of Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase type IV in the nervous tissues (H. Sakagami, H. Kondo). Shaped of osteoblasts and osteocytes tell their function and differentiation (K. Abe et al .). Intracellular calcium dynamics of secretory cells of the intestine (Y. Satoh et al .). ATP-Sensitive K+ channels in b-cells; their role in stimulus-secretion coupling (C. Ammala, N. Kamimura, M.J. Dunne). Calcium mobilization by glucagon-like peptide-I in pancreatic beta-cells (M. Wakui et al .). Impaired growth and premature death of islet b cell in type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes mellitus (S. Yagihashi et al .).