Euglena: Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 979)

This much-needed book is the first definitive volume on __Euglena__ in twenty-fire years, offering information on its atypical biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and potential biotechnology applications. This volume gathers together contributions from well-known experts, who in many cases played major roles in elucidating the phenomenon discussed. Presented in three parts, the first section of this comprehensive book describes novel biochemical pathways which in some instances have an atypical subcellular localization. The second section details atypical cellular mechanisms of organelle protein import, organelle nuclear genome interdependence, gene regulation and expression that provides insights into the evolutionary origins of eukaryotic cells. The final section discusses how biotechnologists have capitalized on the novel cellular and biochemical features of __Euglena__ to produce value added products. __Euglena: Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology__ will provide essential reading for cell and molecular biologists with interests in evolution, novel biochemical pathways, organelle biogenesis and algal biotechnology. Readers will come away from this volume with a full understanding of the complexities of the __Euglena__ as well as new realizations regarding the diversity of cellular processes yet to be discovered. This Much-needed Book Is The First Definitive Volume On Euglena In Twenty-fire Years, Offering Information On Its Atypical Biochemistry, Cell And Molecular Biology, And Potential Biotechnology Applications. This Volume Gathers Together Contributions From Well-known Experts, Who In Many Cases Played Major Roles In Elucidating The Phenomenon Discussed. Presented In Three Parts, The First Section Of This Comprehensive Book Describes Novel Biochemical Pathways Which In Some Instances Have An Atypical Subcellular Localization. The Second Section Details Atypical Cellular Mechanisms Of Organelle Protein Import, Organelle Nuclear Genome Interdependence, Gene Regulation And Expression That Provides Insights Into The Evolutionary Origins Of Eukaryotic Cells. The Final Section Discusses How Biotechnologists Have Capitalized On The Novel Cellular And Biochemical Features Of Euglena To Produce Value Added Products. Euglena: Biochemistry, Cell And Molecular Biology Will Provide Essential Reading For Cell And Molecular Biologists With Interests In Evolution, Novel Biochemical Pathways, Organelle Biogenesis And Algal Biotechnology. Readers Will Come Away From This Volume With A Full Understanding Of The Complexities Of The Euglena As Well As New Realizations Regarding The Diversity Of Cellular Processes Yet To Be Discovered--publisher's Description. Evolutionary Origin Of Euglena / Bożena Zakryś, Rafał Milanowski, Anna Karnkowska -- The Mitochondrion Of Euglena Gracilis / Verena Zimorski, Cessa Rauch, Jaap J. Van Hellemond, Aloysius G.m. Tielens [and Others] -- C2 Metabolism In Euglena / Masami Nakazawa -- Biochemistry And Physiology Of Reactive Oxygen Species In Euglena / Takahiro Ishikawa, Shun Tamaki, Takanori Maruta, Shigeru Shigeoka -- Biochemistry And Physiology Of Vitamins In Euglena / Fumio Watanabe, Kazuya Yoshimura, Shigeru Shigeoka -- Biochemistry And Physiology Of Heavy Metal Resistance And Accumulation In Euglena / Rafael Moreno-sánchez, Sara Rodríguez-enríquez, Ricardo Jasso-chávez [and Others] -- Cell And Molecular Biology. Euglena Gracilis Genome And Transcriptome: Organelles, Nuclear Genome Assembly Strategies And Initial Features / Thankgod Echezona Ebenezer, Mark Carrington, Michael Lebert [and Others] -- Euglena Transcript Processing / David C. Mcwatters, Anthony G. Russell -- Photo And Nutritional Regulation Of Euglena Organelle Development / Steven D. Schwartzbach -- Protein Targeting To The Plastid Of Euglena / Dion G. Durnford, Steven D. Schwartzbach -- Photomovement In Euglena / Donat-p. Häder, Mineo Iseki -- Gravitaxis In Euglena / Donat-p. Häder, Ruth Hemmersbach -- Biotechnology. Wax Ester Fermentation And Its Application For Biofuel Production / Hiroshi Inui, Takahiro Ishikawa, Masahiro Tamoi -- Large-scale Cultivation Of Euglena / Kengo Suzuki. Steven D. Schwartzbach, Shigeru Shigeoka, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Evolutionary Origin of Euglena ....Pages 3-17 The Mitochondrion of Euglena gracilis ....Pages 19-37 C2 metabolism in Euglena ....Pages 39-45 Biochemistry and Physiology of Reactive Oxygen Species in Euglena ....Pages 47-64 Biochemistry and Physiology of Vitamins in Euglena ....Pages 65-90 Biochemistry and Physiology of Heavy Metal Resistance and Accumulation in Euglena ....Pages 91-121 Front Matter....Pages 123-123 Euglena gracilis Genome and Transcriptome: Organelles, Nuclear Genome Assembly Strategies and Initial Features....Pages 125-140 Euglena Transcript Processing....Pages 141-158 Photo and Nutritional Regulation of Euglena Organelle Development....Pages 159-182 Protein Targeting to the Plastid of Euglena ....Pages 183-205 Photomovement in Euglena ....Pages 207-235 Gravitaxis in Euglena ....Pages 237-266 Front Matter....Pages 267-267 Wax Ester Fermentation and Its Application for Biofuel Production....Pages 269-283 Large-Scale Cultivation of Euglena ....Pages 285-293 Back Matter....Pages 295-303