Cell Signalling

Signaling within and between cells is one of the most important  aspects of modern biochemistry and cell biology. An understanding of  signalling pathways is vital to a wide range of biologists, from those  who are investigating the causes of cancer, to those who are concerned  about the impact of environmental pollutants on the ecosystem. The way  cells adapt to changing environments, and the way cell dysfunction  causes disease, is underpinned by cell signalling events.

Cell Signalling presents a carefully structured and highly accessible introduction to  this intricate and rapidly growing field. Starting with an overview of  cell signalling and highlighting its importance in many biological  systems, the book goes on to explore the key components of extracellular  and intracellular signalling mechanisms, before examining how these  components come together to create signalling pathways. A focus on  common components and concepts, rather than mechanistic detail, allows  the reader to gain a thorough understanding of the principles that  underpin cell signalling.