Cell Physiology Source Book

This completely revised and updated source book provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage of cell physiology and membrane biophysics. Intended primarily as a text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and as a reference for researchers, this multidisciplinary book includes several new chapters and is an invaluable aid to scientists interested in cell physiology, biophysics, cell biology, electrophysiology, and cell signaling. It is vital for students studying biology to have a solid grounding in cell physiology. This authoritative book gathers together a broad range of ideas and topics that define the field. It provides clear, concise, and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cellular physiology from fundamental concepts to more advanced topics. The Fourth Edition contains substantial new material. Most chapters have been thoroughly reworked. The book includes chapters on important topics such as sensory transduction, the physiology of protozoa and bacteria, the regulation of cell division, and programmed cell death. Edited by Nicholas Sperelakis, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. Key Features * Authored by leading researchers in the field * Clear, concise, and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cellular physiology, from fundamental concepts to more advanced topics * Full color illustrations Reviews of previous edition: "...a core textbook in cell physiology...The need for such a book is well justified and it fulfills its objectives admirably. It is especially strong on the subjects of signal transduction, membrane biology, ion channels, and neuronal and muscle cell physiology... It is a solid textbook in its field..." - DOODY'S PUBLISHING REVIEWS "Cell Physiology Source Book 2e will be useful for advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying cell physiology, cell biophysics, electrophysiology, and biological scientists in many fields. The book is particularly suitable for introducing cell physiology to students with training in the physical sciences and for introducing cell biophysics to students with backgrounds in biology." - BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL Contents Dedication In Memoriam Preface Section I: Biophysical Chemistry, Metabolism, Second Messengers, and Ultrastructure Section II: Membrane Potential, Transport Physiology, Pumps, and Exchangers Section III: Membrane Excitability and Ion Channels Section VI: Muscle and Other Contractile Systems Section VII: Protozoa and Bacteria Section VIII: Specialized Processes, Photosynthesis, and Bioluminescence