This reference offers detailed discussions of the basic aspects of signal
transduction, and examines their applications in lung cell biology. Providing an
overview of current research directions, Signal Transduction in Lung Cells
covers: the structure and function of receptors; the structure and regulation of
G proteins; second messenger systems including kinases and phosphatases; airway
and alveolar cells; smooth muscle cells; inflammatory and immune cells; muscle
tone, ion channels, growth factors and cytokines.;With over 1900 literature
citations and figures, Signal Transduction in Lung Cells is intended as a
resource for pulmonologists, physiologists, molecular and cell biologists,
pharmacologists, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.