Author : Laura Valdés-Santiago
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498717438
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (987 download)
Book Synopsis Polyamines in Fungi by : Laura Valdés-Santiago
Download or read book Polyamines in Fungi written by Laura Valdés-Santiago and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-11-18 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was not until recent years that the study of polyamines, their mechanisms of synthesis, and the roles they play in metabolism have flourished, becoming a fertile field of intense research. Polyamines in Fungi: Their Distribution, Metabolism, and Role in Cell Differentiation and Morphogenesis provides a complete overview of its topic. It is the first and only book to describe and analyze the roles of polyamines in fungi and compare them with the roles of polyamines in higher eukaryotes. The book contains data on the distribution of polyamines, their physiological functions, mechanism of synthesis and regulation, phylogenetic analyses of the enzymes involved in their synthesis, their use as possible targets for the control of fungal diseases, and possible biotechnological and medical applications. Based on work generated by the authors in their laboratory over many years, the book contains all the basic information to understand the similarities and differences of polyamine metabolism in eukaryotes. Additionally, it provides an up-to-date account of the contribution and potential use of fungi as models for the basic study of polyamines in comparison with other organisms.