International Review of Cytology (Volume 172) (International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology, Volume 172)

International Review of Cytology presents current advances and comprehensive reviews in cell biology-both plant and animal. Articles address structure and control of gene expression, nucleocytoplasmic interactions, control of cell development and differentiation, and cell transformation and growth. Authored by some of the foremost scientists in the field, each volume provides up-to-date information and directions for future research. Key Features * Transport of Glucose across the Blood-Tissue Barriers * The Role of Suppressors in Determining Host-Parasite Specificities in Plant Cells * Distribution and Functions of Platelet-Derived Growth Factors and Their Receptors during Embryogenesis * Adaptive Crystal Formation in Normal and Pathological Calcifications in Synthetic Calcium Phosphate and Related Biomaterials * The Biogenesis, Traffic, and Function of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator * Regulation of Phenylpropanoid Metabolism in Relation to Legnin Biosynthesis in Plants Content: Series Editors Page ii Edited By Page iii Copyright page Page iv Contributors Pages ix-x Transport of Glucose across the Blood-Tissue Barriers Original Research Article Pages 1-53 Kuniaki Takata, Hiroshi Hirano, Michihiro Kasahara The Role of Suppressors in Determining Host-Parasite Specificities in Plant Cells Original Research Article Pages 55-93 Tomonori Shiraishi, Tetsuji Yamada, Yuki Ichinose, Akinori Kiba, Kazuhiro Toyoda Distribution and Functions of Platelet-Derived Growth Factors and Their Receptors during Embryogenesis Original Research Article Pages 95-127 Paris Ataliotis, Mark Mercola Adaptive Crystal Formation in Normal and Pathological Calcifications in Synthetic Calcium Phosphate and Related Biomaterials Original Research Article Pages 129-191 G. Daculsi, J.-M. Bouler, R.Z. LeGeros The Biogenesis, Traffic, and Function of the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Original Research Article Pages 193-241 Tamas Jilling, Kevin L. Kirk Regulation of Phenylpropanoid Metabolism in Relation to Lignin Biosynthesis in Plants Original Research Article Pages 243-293 Mark S. Barber, Heidi J. Mitchell Index Pages 295-306 Glucose is one of the most important sources of energy as well as a substrate for a variety of cellular molecules.