"Cell Communication and Signaling in Health and Disease" ed. by Thomas Heinbockel, Tomasz Brzozowski

This book presents contributions ranging from studies of sensory transduction, membrane receptors, ion channels, protein modification, cell transformation, receptor internalization, and trafficking to disease-oriented studies focusing on neurodegenerative diseases or cancer. The book will contribute to the training of current and future cell biologists.

Cell communication and signaling are essential functions for life. The topic encompasses all basic and translational aspects of cellular communication and signaling pathways in normal and pathological conditions. Many diseases are the result of dysfunction in cell communication and signaling. As such, the book will provide a gateway for newly interested investigators and serve as a resource for seasoned researchers of cell biological phenomena in health and disease. Targeted at students and researchers in biological, medical, and chemical disciplines, this book will provide an overview of the work that is being done on this cell biology topic. The book highlights any gaps and areas that would benefit from further exploration pertaining to both intracellular and intercellular cell communication and signaling.

Contents
1. NMDA Receptors in Health and Disease
2. Retinal Mechanical Sensation
3. Signal Transduction in Pituitary Functions
4. Recent Advances in the Importance of Ubiquitylation for Receptor Internalization and Signaling
5. Phytochemicals as Potential Therapeutics in Prostate Cancer
6. The Role of Calcium in Actin-Dependent Cell Migration and Invasion in Cancer
7. Role of Transporters in Hyperuricemia
8. An Emerging Role for Primary Cilia of the Renal Glomerulus: Implications and Considerations for Pathogenesis of Glomerular Diseases
9. Determination of Signal Molecules, Proteins, and Low-Molecular-Weight Organic Compounds in Wheat Varieties Infected by Leaf Rust Disease


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