Cell Proliferation and Apoptosis / Edition 1

by David Hughes, Huseyin Mehmet

Overview

Cell Proliferation and Apoptosis provides a detailed practical guide to cell proliferation and apoptosis detection methods. A novel approach combining both these areas allows important comparisons to be made. Topics covered include all aspects of tissue handling from collection, storage, fixation and processing through to locating and quantifying cells in different stages of the cell cycle. This book is an essential and comprehensive practical guide to these important and expanding areas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781859961933
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/22/2003
Series:	Advanced Methods
Pages:	392
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

David Hughes, Huseyin Mehmet

Table of Contents

1 Introduction to Cell Proliferation and Cell Death. 2. Determination of Cell Number. 3. Nuclear Changes in Dividing Cells. 4. Cell Cycle Proteins. 5. Telomeres and the Control of Cell Division. 6. The Nucleolus and Cell Proliferation. 7. Membrane Alterations in Dying Cells. 8. Morphological Changes in Dying Cells. 9. Caspase Detection and Analysis. 10. Mitochondrial Permeability Changes in Apoptosis. 11. Nuclear Changes in Dying Cells. 12. Flow Cytometric Studies of Cell Death.