Introduction to Molecular Biology: From Cells to Atoms - Anthony Rees, Michael Sternberg 2002
From the Translation Editor
Preface
Cells and Viruses
Scale of Objects in Molecular Biology
Prokaryotic Cell
Eukaryotic Cell
DNA-containing viruses
RNA-containing Viruses
Proteins
Primary structure of proteins
Energy and Forces
Peptide Conformation
Secondary structure of proteins
Structure of Globular Proteins
Structure of Fibrous Proteins
Principles of Enzyme Action
Regulation of Enzyme Activity
Proteins as enzymes: lysozyme
Proteins as Transporters: Globins
Protein Evolution
Nucleic Acids and Genes
Primary Structure of Nucleic Acids
DNA Structure
RNA Structure
Fundamentals of Replication
Replication in Prokaryotes
DNA Transcription
Genetic Code
The Translational Apparatus of the Cell
Translation of the Genetic Code
Packaging of Genetic Material
Gene Organization
Regulation of Gene Expression
Cell Cycle
Genetic Engineering: Gene Cloning
Carbohydrates and Lipids
Structure of Polysaccharides
Lipids: 1
Carbohydrates and lipids
Lipids: 2
Carbohydrates and Lipids
Biological Membranes
Carbohydrates and lipids
Bacterial cell wall
Cells and Molecules at Work
Nerves in Action
Cells and molecules at work
Muscles and their contraction
Cells and Molecules at Work
Transport of Substances Across Membranes
Movement in Non-Muscle Cells
Antibodies and Their Functions
Action of Certain Vertebrate Hormones
Cells and molecules at work
How antibiotics work
Cells and Molecules at Work
Antitumor Antibiotics
Some Definitions and Physical Laws
Further Reading