Metabolism and Molecular Physiology of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae

by J. Richard Dickinson (Editor), Michael Schweizer (Editor)

Overview

Since the publication of the best-selling first edition, much has been discovered about Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the single-celled fungus commonly known as baker's yeast or brewer's yeast that is the basis for much of our understanding of the molecular and cellular biology of eukaryotes. This wealth of new research data demands our attention and requires a reference that updates our current knowledge.

Completely rewritten, updated, and expanded, Metabolism and Molecular Physiology of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, 2nd Edition provides a modern account of the metabolism and physiology of this important organism. All chapters have been thoroughly revised, and two new chapters on ageing and on the molecular organization and biogenesis of the cell wall have been added to highlight new areas of research. The book also includes coverage of morphogenesis, protein trafficking, lipids and membranes, and stress responses.

Written by a team of internationally recognized experts, this authoritative second edition is a leading reference for bioscientists across many disciplines as well as novices interested in the latest developments in this complex field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415299008
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/27/2004
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

J. Richard Dickinson, Michael Schweizer

Table of Contents

Life cycle and morphogenesis; Mother cell-specific ageing, Carbon metabolism; Nitrogen metabolism; Molecular organization and biogenesis of the cell wall; Lipids and membranes; Protein trafficking; Protein phosphorylation and dephosphorylation; Stress responses.

Editorial Reviews

"… [A] welcome addition to institutional libraries or the shelves of research laboratories. If I was looking at a new area of yeast research, this book would be an excellent starting point for an overview of the current state of the art."
- Microbiology Today


"[This book] is extremely well-written and interesting … I commend the editors and authors highly for a rather superior text that deserves a convenient place close to the lecture theatre or research laboratory … . Any mycologist interested in fungal growth and metabolism will find this book of considerable value."
- The British Mycological Society


"The increasing knowledge on Saccharomyces cerevisiae and corresponding new chapters justify the need for a second edition. I high recommend this publication."
Dr. Jose Ramos, University of Cordoba, Spain

From the Publisher

Provides a whole organism approach to this important budding yeast<-- >also known as Baker's of Brewer's yeast<-->used as a model eukaryote, research tool, and industrial reagent. The seven chapters cover life cycle and morphogenesis, carbon metabolism, nitrogen metabolism, lipids and membranes, protein trafficking, protein phosphorylation and dephosphorylation, and stress responses. Intended for molecular biologists, cell biologists and geneticists at research and senior undergraduate level. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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