2011, Jones & Bartlett,  1053 págs., 28 X 24 cms, Tapa Dura

Completely revised and updated to incorporate the latest data in the field, Lewin's CELLS, Second Edition is the ideal resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students entering the world of cell biology.  Redesigned to incorporate new learning tools and elements, this edition continues to provide readers with current coverage of the structure, organization, growth, regulation, movements, and interaction of cells, with an emphasis on eukaryotic cells.  Under the direction of three expert lead editors, new chapters on metabolism and general molecular biology have been added by subject specialist.  All chapters have been carefully edited to maintain consistent use of terminology and to achieve a homogenous level of detail and rigor.  A new design incorporates many new pedagogical elements, including Concept & Reasoning Questions, Methods boxes, Clinical Applications boxes, and more

Part  I  Introduction
  Chapter  1  What is a cell?
  Chapter  2  Bioenergetics and Cellular Metabolism 
  Chapter  3  DNA Structure, Replication, and Repair 
  Chapter  4  Transcription, Translation, and Gene Regulation 
  Chapter  5  Protein Structure and Function 
Part  II  Membranes and Transport Mechanisms
  Chapter  6  Transport of Ions and Small Molecules Across Membranes 
  Chapter  7  Membrane Targeting of Proteins 
  Chapter  8  Protein Trafficking Between Membranes 
Part  III  The Nucleus
  Chapter  9  Nuclear Structure and Transport 
  Chapter  10  Chromatin and Chromosomes
Part  IV  The Cytoskeleton
  Chapter  11  Microtubules
  Chapter  12  Actin
  Chapter  13  Intermediate filaments 
Part  V  Cell Division, Apoptosis, and Cancer
  Chapter  14  Mitosis
  Chapter  15  Cell Cycle Regulation 
  Chapter  16  Apoptosis
  Chapter  17  Cancer: Principles and Overview 
Part  VI  Cell Communication
  Chapter  18  Principles of Cell Signaling
  Chapter  19  The Extracellular Matrix and Cell Adhesion
Part  VII  Prokaryotic and Plant Cells
  Chapter  20  Prokaryotic Cell Biology 
  Chapter  21  Plant Cell Biology