Caveolae and Lipid Rafts: Roles in Signal Transduction and the Pathogenesis of Human Disease

Caveolae and Lipid Rafts: Roles in Signal Transduction and the Pathogenesis of Human Disease
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 269
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ISBN-10 : 9780080458601
ISBN-13 : 0080458602
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Book Synopsis Caveolae and Lipid Rafts: Roles in Signal Transduction and the Pathogenesis of Human Disease by : Edward Bittar

Download or read book Caveolae and Lipid Rafts: Roles in Signal Transduction and the Pathogenesis of Human Disease written by Edward Bittar and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2005-10-07 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caveolae (latin for little caves) are small structures found at the surface of cells. They are responsible for the regulation of important metabolic pathway. As a consequence, they may play a critical role in several human diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, and muscular dystrophies. This book analyzes the role and function of caveolae in these aspects and serves as the first textbook currently available on caveolae/caveolin.


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