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	The Chemokine Factsbook by: Krishna Vaddi, Margaret Keller, Robert Newton publisher: Academic Press, published: 1997-01-15 ISBN: 0127099050 sales rank: 1207911 Product Description How do you keep track of basic information on the proteins you work with? Where do you find details of their physicochemical properties, amino acid sequences, gene organization? Are you tired of scanning review articles, primary papers and databases to locate that elusive fact? The Academic Press FactsBook series will satisfy scientists and clinical researchers suffering from information overload. Each volume provides a catalog of the essential properties of families of molecules. Gene organization, amino acid sequences, physicochemical properties, and biological activity are presented using a common, easy-to-follow format. Taken together they compile everything you want to know about proteins but are too busy to look for. The Chemokine FactsBook contains more than 40 entries on chemokines, and chemokine receptors from human or other origin, including IL-8, MCP-1, C5-a, RANTES, Lymphotactin, and CC CKR-1. The text provides information on tissue sources, target cells, physicochemical properties, transcription factors, regulation of expression in disease, receptor-binding characteristics, gene structure and location, amino acid sequences, and accession numbers and references.Key Features* Contains over 40 entries on chemokines and chemokine receptors from human or other origin, including:* IL-8* MCP-1* C5-a* RANTES* Lymphotactin* CC CKR-1Entries provide information on:* Tissue sources* Target cells* Physicochemical properties* Transcription factors* Regulation of expression* Expression in disease* Receptor-binding characteristics* Gene structure and location* Amino acid sequences* Database accession numbers* References Review
	The Leucocyte Antigen: Facts Book (Factsbook) by: A. Neil Barclay, Marion H. Brown, S. K. Alex K. Alex Law, Andrew J. McKnight, Michael G. Tomlinson, P. Anton van der Merwe publisher: Academic Press, published: 1997-01-15 ISBN: 0120781859 sales rank: 1183671 Product Description A volume in the popular FactsBook Series, the First Edition of The Leucocyte Antigen FactsBook was hugely successful. The new Second Edition has been completely revised, updated, and expanded by 65% to include new findings and up-to-date key references. The introductory chapters have also been updated, especially in terms of nomenclature, the role of the World Wide Web, and new structural data. The Leucocyte Antigen FactsBook, Second Edition contains more than 200 entries, with approximately 70 new entries, on all the molecules specifically expressed in the surface of cells of the haematopoietic system, including all characterized CD antigens, antigen receptors, MHC antigens, adhesion molecules, and cytokine receptors. This FactsBook will be of enormous value to immunologists, cell biologists, biochemists, and endocrinologists.Key Features* Completely up-to-date* Revised and expanded to include over 70 new entries* More than 200 entries in total, plus additional introductory material* New structural data* New nomenclature for CD and related molecules covered Review
	The HLA FactsBook by: Peter Parham publisher: Academic Press, published: 2000-01-15 ISBN: 0125450257 sales rank: 662779 Product Description The HLA FactsBook presents up-to-date and comprehensive information on the HLA genes in a manner that is accessible to both beginner and expert alike. The focus of the book is on the polymorphic HLA genes (HLA-A, B, C, DP, DQ, and DR) that are typed for in clinical HLA laboratories. Each gene has a dedicated section in which individual entries describe the structure, functions, and population distribution of groups of related allotypes. Fourteen introductory chapters provide a beginner's guide to the basic structure, function, and genetics of the HLA genes, as well as to the nomenclature and methods used for HLA typing. This book will be an invaluable reference for researchers studying the human immune response, for clinicians and laboratory personnel involved in clinical and forensic HLA typing, and for human geneticists, population biologists, and evolutionary biologists interested in HLA genes as markers of human diversity.Key Features* Introductory chapters provide good general overview of HLA field for novice immunologists and geneticists* Up-to-date, complete listing of HLA alleles* Invaluable reference resource for immunologists, geneticists, and cell biologists* Combines both structural and functional information, which has never been compiled in a single reference book previously* Serological specificity of allotypes* Identity of material sequenced including ethnic origin* Database accession numbers* Population distribution* Peptide binding specificities* T cell epitopes* Amino acid sequences of allotypes* Key references Review
	The Blood Group Antigen FactsBook, Second Edition by: Marion E. Reid, Christine Lomas-Francis publisher: Academic Press, published: 2003-12-01 ISBN: 0125865856 sales rank: 422061 Product Description The second edition of The Blood Group Antigen FactsBook provides key information relating to human red blood cell membrane components carrying blood group antigens, the molecular basis of the antigens, their serological characteristics, and the clinical significance of blood group antibodies. The data on this group of molecules has expanded greatly since the previous edition was published five years ago. Topics include: history and information on terminology, expression, chromosomal assignment, carrier molecule description, molecular basis of antigens, effect of enzymes/chemicals, clinical significance, disease association, phenotypes, glycotypes and key references.* Over 250 entries on blood group antigens in individual factsheets* Six new blood group systems * Twenty-nine new antigens within established systems* Gene maps and organization Review This book by Reid and Francis is an excellent reference source for any blood banker's library. It provides both genetic and practical information on all the blood group antigens. There is nothing like it out there. Great paprerback reference to have for instructors and students in bloodbanking. This book is a must-have for any CLS specializing in Immunohematology red blood cell serological problem solving. It is well organized by blood group and packed with information about each antigen within each blood group. It also has a chapter filled with charts of different antigen characteristics. It is a great addition to any Transfusion Medicine library, providing a one book location for finding all the facts quickly. Excellent, practical and easy to read. Blood group antigens have been a confusing topic and few people can present it as well as Dr. Reid. The book is well organized, gives you all the important facts and the clinical significance of each antigen. Truely a superb gathering of very practical facts. I strongly recommend it to clinicians, residents and medical students. This book has the facts you need for making decisions .
	The Cytokine FactsBook (2nd Edition) by: Luke A. J. O'Neill, Andy J. H. Gearing publisher: Academic Press, published: 2001-09 ISBN: 0121551423 sales rank: 1576386 Product Description Completely revised and expanded, this second edition of The Cytokine FactsBook is the most up-to-date reference manual available for all current well-characterized interleukins, cytokines, and their receptors. An additional 52 cytokines are included, doubling the number of entries from the previous edition. The key properties of each cytokine are described and presented in a very accessible format with diagrams for each of the receptors.The Cytokine FactsBook includes free online access to the regularly updated Cytokine Webfacts. Cytokine Webfacts is a web-based comprehensive compendium of facts about cytokines and their receptors that includes a variety of data representations, such as text, signal pathway diagrams and 3D images. This exciting resource is integrated into other databases via hypertext links to provide a unique network, and contains a web-enabled version of RasMol for viewing structures. Review
	Protein Kinase Facts Book (Two-Volume Set) (Factsbook) by: Grahame Hardie, Steven Hanks publisher: Academic Press, published: 1995-01-15 ISBN: 0123247195 sales rank: 2168974 Product Description How do you keep track of basic information on the proteins you work with? Where do you find details of their physicochemical properties, amino acid sequences, gene organization? Are you tired of scanning review articles, primary papers and databases to locate that elusive fact?The Academic Press FactsBook series will satisfy scientists and clinical researchers suffering from information overload. Each volume provides a catalogue of the essential properties of families of molecules. Gene organization, amino acid sequences, physicochemical properties, and biological activity are presented using a common, easy to follow format. Taken together they compile everything you wanted to know about proteins but were too busy to look for.The Protein Kinase FactsBook: Protein - Tyrosine Kinases contains over 65 entries on members of the family from vertebrates, Drosophila, slime moulds and other organisms.Key Features* Entries provide information on:* Subunit structure and isoforms* Genetics* Sequence database accession numbers* Domain structures* Amino acid sequences* Homologues in other species* Patterns of expression* Physiological substrates and specificity determinants* Assays* Enzyme activators and inhibitors* References Review
	The Extracellular Matrix Factsbook by: Shirley Ayad, Ray Boot-Handford, Martin Humphries, Karl Kadler, Adrian Shuttleworth publisher: Academic Press, published: 1998-01-15 ISBN: 0120689111 sales rank: 2867777 Product Description The Second Edition of The Extracellular Matrix FactsBook has been completely revised, updated and expanded by over 50 percent. It contains over 85 entries on the diverse group of macromolecules that assemble toform the extracellular matrix. Entries provide information on molecular structure, isolation, primary structure, structural and functional sites, gene structure, database accession numbers, and key references.Key Features* Compiled by members of one of the foremost centers of matrix biochemistry in the world* Contains over 30 new entries, with all previous entries being revised and updated* Includes new entries on proteinases involved in the deposition of the extracellular matrix* Presents 3D ribbon diagrams in cases where the protein structure is now known Review I found this to be a very thorough reference across a broad range of extracellular matrix proteins. In particular, identifying which critical ECM proteins to add back to 3D cell culture conditions to re-approximate the in vivo milieu. It was highly touted at http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/3d-cell-biology.html and www.puramatrix.com as a key manual for research and bioproduction involving ECM proteins. Easy to read and most of all usefull in the lab. Worthy to buy
	G-Protein Linked Receptor Factsbook by: Steve Arkinstall publisher: Academic Press, published: 1994-01-15 ISBN: 0127384405 sales rank: 2330672 Product Description How do you keep track of basic information on the proteins you work with? Where do you find details of their physicochemical properties, amino acid sequences, gene organization? Are you tired of scanning review articles, primary papers and databases to locate that elusive fact?The Academic Press FactsBook series will satisfy scientists and clinical researchers suffering from information overload. Each volume provides a catalogue of the essential properties of families of molecules. Gene organization, amino acid sequences, physicochemical properties, and biological activity are presented using a common , easy?to-follow format. Taken together they compile everything you wanted to know about proteins but were too busy to look for.Key Features* acetylcholine* adrenaline* dopamine* glutamine* 5-HT* G-Proteins* phospholipase* adenylyl cyclaseEntries provide information on* protein structuremolecular weights and glyosylation sites* distribution* receptors* pharmacology* effector pathways* amino acid sequence, including transmembrane regions* PIR, SWISSPROT, and EMBL/GenBank accession numbers* Gene structure and organization* Key references Review
	The Complement FactsBook (Factsbook) by: Bernard J. Morley~Mark J. Walport publisher: Academic Press, published: 2000-01-01 Review
	Gene Knockout Factsbook (Factsbooks), Vol I-Z, Pgs 533 to 1140. by: Tak W. (Edt)/ P Mak publisher: Academic Pr, published: 1998 Review

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