Genetic Engineering: Principles and Methods

by Jane K. Setlow (Editor)

Overview

Volume 18 explores the latest advances in recombinant DNA molecule techniques and how they are revolutionizing basic research in biology. Chapters discuss obtaining good expression of genetically engineered pest-resistant genes introduced in crop plants, cloning DNAs containing palindromes, and identifying genes by 3' terminal exon trapping and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306453717
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	05/31/1996
Series:	Genetic Engineering: Principles and Methods , #18
Edition description:	1996
Pages:	289
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.24(d)

About the Author

Jane K. Setlow, PhD. has championed the field of genetics for over 30 years, agreeing to edit Genetic Engineering: Principles & Methods since its inception in 1979. An internationally recognized scientist with numerous publications, Dr. Setlow is the former Chairperson of the NIH Recombinant DNA Molecule Advisory Committee (RAC). Her lab can found at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York.

Table of Contents

Cloning and Characterization of DNAs with Palindromic Sequences; D.R.F. Leach. DNA Isolation, Manipulation and Characterization from Old Tissues; R. DeSalle, E. Bonwich. Growth Factors and Neural Connectivity; S. McFarlane, C.E. Holt. Gene Identification by 3' Terminal Exon Trapping; D.B. Krizman. Engineering Transgenes for Use in the Mammary Gland; S. Yarus, et al. Problems that Can Limit the Expression of Foreign Genes in Plants: Lessons to Be Learned from B.t. Toxin Genes; S.H. Diehn, et al. Renaturation and Reconstitution of Functional Holoenzyme from Recombinant Subunits of Casein Kinase II Expressed as Inclusion Bodies in E. coli; W.J. Lin, et al. Plant Acyl-ACP Thioesterases: Chainlength Determining Enzymes in Plant Fatty Acid Biosynthesis; T. Voelker. Genetic Engineering of an Insect Parasite; R. Gaugler, S. Hashmi. The Stop Signal Controls the Efficiency of Release Factor-mediated Translational Termination; W.P. Tate, et al. Mechanism of Replication and Copy Number Control of Plasmids in Grampositive Bacteria; S.A. Khan. Pathways of Protein Remodeling by Escherichia coli Molecular Chaperones; M. Pak, S.H. Wickner. Pheromones and Pheromone Receptors as Matingtype Determinants in Basidiomycetes; L.J. Vaillancourt, C.A. Raper. Synthesis and Applications of Phosphopeptides; K. Sakaguchi, et al. Index.

Editorial Reviews

From a review of previous volume:
'A very important and useful book for all biotechnologists.'
Cellular and Molecular Biology

From the Publisher

This is the 17th edition of an annual volume of contributed papers in various areas of genetic engineering. It is intended to present up-to-date information in the field. This volume will be of interest to investigators interested in genetic manipulation and engineering and would also be of value to library collections. The individual contributions are well illustrated and include extensive pertinent references. Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms are included. The 13 entries in this volume include coverage of DNA excision and repair, bacterial virulence genes, metal binding proteins, RNA tertiary structure, expression systems, toxins, and genetic exchanges between plant cells and bacteria. Several of the entries deal heavily with technical developments. This annual series of reviews is strong on technique.

Roger W. Melvold

The 1995 edition of the annual collection contains 13 papers on such topics as the molecular biology of nucleotide exicision repair and double-strand break repair in eukaryotes, the role of molecular chaperones in the initiation of plasmid DNA replication, the genetics of nuclear migration in fungi, and the potential for biotechnological applications of metal precipitation by marine bacteria. Includes tables of contents for all the previous editions, but no other front matter. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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