Mechanosensory transduction in Drosophila melanogaster / Xin Liang, Landi Sun, Zhen Liu.
| Author/creator | Liang, Xin, 1981- |
| Other author | Sun, Landi. |
| Other author | Liu, Zhen (Of Qing hua da xue) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Singapore : Springer, [2017] |
| Description | ix, 82 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | SpringerBriefs in biochemistry and molecular biology, 2211-9353 SpringerBriefs in biochemistry and molecular biology. 2211-9353 |
| Incomplete content | Overview of Mechanosensory Transduction -- "Gating-Spring" Model for Mechanotransduction -- Mechanoreceptors in Drosophila melanogaster -- Mechanotransduction in Drosophila Mechanoreceptors -- Drosophila Mechanotransduction Channels. |
| Abstract | This book offers an essential introduction for all graduate students and researchers who are working on or interested in mechanotransduction using fruit flies as their model organisms. Designed for accessibility, it follows a simple five-chapter structure, beginning with a general introduction to mechanotransduction in physiology (Chapter 1) and some basic considerations on the principles behind mechanotransduction processes (Chapter 2). In turn, Chapters 3, 4 and 5 focus on mechanoreceptors in Drosophila melanogaster. Chapter 3 explains how the fly's mechanosensitive cells (i.e. mechanoreceptors) contribute to its daily life, while Chapter 4 explores the ultrastructural and mechanical basis for the working mechanisms of various fly mechanoreceptors. Lastly, Chapter 5 elaborates on the structure, function and physiology of mechanosensitive molecules in fly mechanoreceptors. Accordingly, the book provides an overall framework, helping readers understand mechanosensory transduction, from the physiological level to the molecular level. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2017952942 |
| ISBN | 9789811065255 paperback : alk. paper |
| ISBN | 981106525X paperback : alk. paper |
| ISBN | eBook |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |