Cell Fusion
New Insights into the Mechanism of Cell Fusion and Its Biological Consequences
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Beschreibung
This book sheds new light on the complex phenomenon of cell fusion, a vital process in various physiological and pathophysiological contexts, including fertilization, placentation, myogenesis, and cancer. While the merging of cells may seem straightforward, it involves a sophisticated interplay of biological mechanisms that are not yet fully understood.
In this new edition, readers will discover insights into the interplay of lipids and peptides in membrane fusion, the role of cell fusion in fertilization and placentation, and the implications of fusion deficiencies in pregnancy diseases. The book also examines the transformation of non-fusogenic cells, such as macrophages and cancer cells, under extrinsic conditions, and the potential link between cell fusion and cancer malignancy through genetic/epigenetic instability. Contributions from leading experts provide a thorough analysis of these topics, inviting readers to explore critical questions about the role of cell fusion in physiology and pathophysiology.
This volume is an essential resource for researchers, scholars, and students in the fields of cell biology, oncology, and virology, offering valuable insights into the mechanisms and implications of cell fusion.
This book sheds new light on the complex phenomenon of cell fusion, a vital process in various physiological and pathophysiological contexts, including fertilization, placentation, myogenesis, and cancer. While the merging of cells may seem straightforward, it involves a sophisticated interplay of biological mechanisms that are not yet fully understood.
In this new edition, readers will discover insights into the interplay of lipids and peptides in membrane fusion, the role of cell fusion in fertilization and placentation, and the implications of fusion deficiencies in pregnancy diseases. The book also examines the transformation of non-fusogenic cells, such as macrophages and cancer cells, under extrinsic conditions, and the potential link between cell fusion and cancer malignancy through genetic/epigenetic instability. Contributions from leading experts provide a thorough analysis of these topics, inviting readers to explore critical questions about the role of cell fusion in physiology and pathophysiology.
This volume is an essential resource for researchers, scholars, and students in the fields of cell biology, oncology, and virology, offering valuable insights into the mechanisms and implications of cell fusion.
Explores the intricate mechanisms of cell-cell fusion across physiology and pathology Covers updates on membrane merger mechanisms and the role of lipids and peptides Explores cell-cell fusion in genetic/epigenetic instability of cancer, immune evasion, and viral syncytia formation
Autor*in
Julian Weiler
Themen in »Cell Fusion«
Cell Fusion Fertilization Placentation Myogenesis Osteoclastogenesis Cancer Cell Fusion Aneuploidy Poyploidy Fusogens Tissue Regeneration HERV Elements Fusogenic Syncytia Formation Fusion Deficiency Immune Evasion