"Vitamin D and bone, Linking the fields of vitamin D and bone with those of the nucleus and mitotic spindle, Nucleus structure and dynamics, Organization of the nucleus, Microtubules and associated proteins, Mitosis and spindle assembly, Control and mechanism of spindle formation and dynamics, Materials and methods, NuSAP, and novel MAP involved in spindle organization, NuSAP expression in cultured osteoblasts: regulation during development and by 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, Analysis of NuSAP gene expression at the tissue level and chromosomal localization of human and mouse NuSAP, Developmentally regulated expression of NuSAP in the rat testis and mouse embryo, Chromosomal localization of human and mouse Nusap, General discussion and perspectives."

This second of two volumes discusses subfamily proteins which function in molecular and vesicular transport mechanisms inside the cell. In this volume the focus lies on the Rab, Ran and Arf subfamily members. As in Volume 1, the book is written by international renowned scientists in the field of small G-proteins. In elaborate reviews, biochemistry, structure, function and G-protein - effector interactions are described. Together with Volume 1 this book provides an comprehensive state-of-the-art work on small G-proteins (GTPases). It is written for Graduates and Professors in Biochemistry and Cell Biology interested in the mechanism and function of small G-proteins but are extremely valuable for those who want to move into the field.

This book contains 14 original review chapters each yielding new, exciting and intriguing data about the emerging understanding of nucleolar structure and function in normal, stressed and diseased cells. The goal of this work is to provide special insight into the nucleolus of the past, present and future, as well its regulation, translocation, and biomedical function. A multitude of topics are introduced and discussed in detail, including nucleologenesis, nucleolar architecture, nucleolar targeting, retention, anchoring, translocation, and the relationship between the nucleolus and cancer. This book also brings together work from several different species, from human to Drosophila to Dictyostelium and other eukaryotic microbes. The final chapter summarizes some of the issues brought up in the various chapters with a view to future research. This book supports the continued emergence of the nucleolus as a dynamic intranuclear region that oversees a vast diversity of events.

Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.

Recent advances in the understanding of the biological basis of pediatric soft-tissue and bone tumors, especially owing to the advent of “omics” technologies, have led to an exponential increase in the current knowledge on the genetic and cellular patho-mechanisms that drive these diseases. This offers the unprecedented opportunity to develop and implement targeted therapies such as monoclonal antibodies, small molecules, oncolytic viruses, and immunotherapies in standard and/or personalized treatment regimens. However, to date only a few examples document a successful translation of discoveries from the bench to the bedside. Recent international expert congresses further emphasize the urgent need for a more rapid and especially more successful translational process. Hence, we strongly believe that a Frontiers Research Topic aiming at this aspect would fit just in time and be relevant for a broad readership. This Frontiers Research Topic intended to provide a platform for active and interdisciplinary discussion, to summarize current state-of-the-art knowledge on all basic research and translational aspects in pediatric soft-tissue and bone tumors, and to offer new perspectives on how to further promote and accelerate the translational process. It comprises high-quality original articles and timely reviews.

"This is a Ph.D. dissertation. Dementia is a major cause of disability and mortality. The most frequent type of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, accounting for about 70% of all dementia cases. Worldwide, about 20 million people suffer from Alzheimer's disease. With the increasing number of elderly in the world, Alzheimer's disease represents more and more a major health problem with an enormous impact on individuals, families, the health care system, and the society. Therefore, it is imperative that we understand the etiologies, the risk factors and the pathogenic mechanisms involved in Alzheimer's disease in order to develop effective treatments that ameliorate or even prevent this illness."

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Mechanisms of Mitotic Chromosome Segregation" that was published in Biology