Centrosomes and Spindle Pole Bodies (Methods in Cell Biology, Volume 67)
Kurzbeschreibung Centrosomes and spindle pole bodies are areas in a cell that function as microtubule-organizing centers. As such, they are involved in the cytoskeleton of a cell. The cytoskeleton is a network of tiny protein filaments (such as microtubules) that play an essential role in cell movement, shape and division. Centrosomes and spindle pole bodies play an integral role in the growth of cells and the ultimate development of many animals and plants. In addition to the normal growth of cells, centrosomes can also play a key role in the spread of cancer. They are of interest to both the genetics and oncology communities.
Centrosomes and Spindle Pole Bodies outlines key methodologies used to analyze centrosomes and spindle pole bodies, their replication, and reproduction in the clear, well-illustrated style of the Methods in Cell Biology series.