Description
Book SynopsisProgrammed cell death, or apoptosis, has become one of the hottest research areas in cell biology. its importance has been recognized in a variety of specialties. Basic gerontology research has seen strong growth spurred by the aging of the population.
Table of ContentsPartial table of contents:
BASIC MECHANISMS OF AGING.
Genetics of Aging and Longevity in Lower Organisms (T. Johnson, etal.).
Mitochondrial DNA Mutations and Aging (E. Schon, et al.).
Protein Damage and Oxidative Stress (T. Tabatabaie & R.Floyd).
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS CONTROLLING CELLULAR SENESCENCE.
Molecular Genetics of In Vitro Cellular Senescence (C. Afshari& J. Barrett).
Mechanisms of Escaping Senescence in Human Diploid Cells (W. Wright& J. Shay).
PROGRAMMED CELL DEATH: MECHANISMS AND ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT, AGINGAND DISEASE.
The Biology of Cell Death and Its Relationship to Aging (R.Lockshin & Z. Zakeri).
Programmed Cell Death During Development of Animals (C. Milligan& L. Schwartz).
Neuronal Loss in Aging and Disease (B. Wolozin, et al.).
Index.
