Cell Immortalization

This book describes the most outstanding theoretical hypotheses aiming at explaining the infinite proliferative potential of a cell population, what is now known under the term cell immortalization. It elucidates the phenomenon from an evolutionary point of view, and describes the cell systems used...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Macieira-Coelho, Alvaro (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2000, 2000
Edition:1st ed. 2000
Series:Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • A Theory on Cellular Aging and Cell Immortalization
  • Cell Immortality: Maintenance of Cell Division Potential
  • Comparative Biology of Cell Immortalization
  • Clonal Life Cycle of Paramecium in the Context of Evolutionary Acquired Mortality
  • Cellular Genealogy of In-Vitro Senescence and Immortalization
  • SV40-Mediated Immortalization
  • Concepts of Immortalization in Human Mammary Epithelial Cells
  • Telomeres and Cell Division Potential
  • Cellular mortality and Immortalization: A Complex Interplay of Multiple Gene Functions