Description
This book presents the functions and mechanisms of macropinocytosis, an actin-driven endocytic uptake process.
Key points, including the evolutionary origins of macropinocytosis and major signaling pathways that regulate this uptake mechanism, are highlighted. A wide-array of functions of macropinocytosis are described, including cellular metabolism, cell death, cell migration and antigen presentation. Macropinocytosis has recently been recognized as a critical pathway in disease pathology and treatment. Therefore, a broad overview of macropinocytosis will benefit clinicians, as well as translational and basic research scientists. Moreover, as one of the main clathrin-independent endocytic routes, compiling all the critical information about macropinocytosis in one collection, this book will also be helpful to educators and their students.
Author: Cosimo Commisso
Publisher: Springer
Published: 04/07/2023
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9783030940065
ISBN10: 3030940063
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences | Molecular Biology
- Sports & Recreation | General
- Medical | General