Polyamines in Fungi: Their Distribution, Metabolism, and Role in Cell Differentiation and Morphogenesis

ISBN-13: 9780367377106 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 186 str.

Laura Valdes-Santiago; Jose Ruiz-Herrera

Opis

This book provides the first comprehensive account of the various aspects of polyamines in fungi as compared to other organisms. It covers all aspects of polyamine metabolism and the biological function of polyamines in stress and cell integrity.

Spis treści

Introduction. Chemistry and Cellular Localization of Polyamines. Mechanisms of Polyamines Biosynthesis, Their Interconversion and Degradation in Fungi, in Comparison with Animal and Plant Cells. Polyamine Distribution in the Fungal Kingdom, as Compared with Other Eukaryotic Organisms. Regulatory Mechanisms of Polyamine Metabolism at the Transcriptional, Translational, and Post-translational Levels in Fungi and Other Organisms. General Functions of Polyamines and Their Possible Modes of Action in Fungi and Other Organisms. The Role of Polyamines on Cell Differentiation and Morphogenesis in Fungi and Other Organisms. Polyamine Metabolism as a Target.

O autorze

Laura Valdés-Santiago, PhD, is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Irapuato Unit, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute Irapuato, Gto., México, since 2013.

José Ruiz-Herrera, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at the Department of Genetic Engineering, Irapuato Unit, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute Irapuato, Gto, México.