ABSTRACT

Cell Movements vividly describes how complex movements can arise from the properties and behaviors of biological molecules. This second edition is updated throughout with recent advances in the field and has a completely revised and redrawn artwork program. The text is suitable for advanced undergraduates as well as for professionals wishing for an overview of this field.

part 1|60 pages

Cell Movements in the Light Microscope

chapter 1|14 pages

Cell Swimming

chapter 2|12 pages

Migration of Cells Over Surfaces

chapter 3|12 pages

Cell Behavior

chapter 4|20 pages

The Cytoskeleton

part 2|214 pages

Molecular Basis of Cell Movements

chapter 5|17 pages

Actin Filaments

chapter 6|21 pages

Actin and Membranes

chapter 7|15 pages

Myosin

chapter 8|17 pages

Fibroblast Locomotion

chapter 9|17 pages

The Molecular Basis of Muscle Contraction

chapter 10|15 pages

Muscle Development

chapter 11|17 pages

Microtubules

chapter 12|17 pages

Organelle Transport

chapter 13|17 pages

Mitosis

chapter 14|17 pages

Cilia

chapter 15|13 pages

Centrioles and Basal Bodies

chapter 16|18 pages

Bacterial Movements

part 3|78 pages

Integration of Cell Movements

chapter 17|15 pages

Intermediate Filaments

chapter 18|21 pages

Cell Mechanics

chapter 19|17 pages

Cell Shape

chapter 20|20 pages

Cell Movements In Embryos