Books in the New Comprehensive Biochemistry series

Provides information on the advances in the field of lipid biochemistry. This book provides a summary of diverse aspects of lipids. It is intended as an advanced textbook for teachers and students who are familiar with the basic concepts of lipid biochemistry. It is also suitable for scientists studying lipids, lipoproteins and membranes.

Covering the major areas in the fields of lipid, lipoprotein, and membrane biochemistry, and molecular biology, this work provides summary of these research areas for scientists presently working in these fields. It also provides the basis for an advanced course for students in the biochemistry of lipids, lipoproteins and membranes.

Examines the possible role of brain lipids in the development of conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, Alzheimer's disease and personality disorders and violence.

Calcium is a versatile carrier of signals regulating many aspects of cellular activity such as fertilization to create a new life and programmed cell death to end it. Given that calcium is such a versatile messenger the field of calcium signaling is continuously and rapidly expanding. This book reviews the developments in calcium signaling.

The elucidation during the latter half of the 20th century of the mechanisms by which information flows from nucleic acids to proteins has completely changed the face of biological research. This volume discusses several representative diseases which emphasize the status of glycopathology.

The production of proteins in mammalian cells is an important tool in numerous scientific and commercial areas. This book presents a comprehensive coverage of the technical aspects of gene expression in mammalian cells, written by experienced scientists.

Covers proteoglycans and mucins and deals with many examples of glycoprotein function. This work also covers glycoproteins from four more species (slime mold, snails, fish, batracians). It serves as a useful information source for all glycobiologist researchers, and for scientists working in the life sciences.

Explains the computer technology for analyzing DNA, RNA, and protein sequences. This volume is aimed at molecular biologists working either in biotechnology companies or academic research environments, individual researchers and the institutions they work for, and students.