Bioluminescence in Action
Author | : Peter J. Herring |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Peter J. Herring |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Shimomura Osamu |
Publisher | : World Scientific |
Total Pages | : 556 |
Release | : 2019-06-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9813277122 |
This book is the bible of bioluminescence and a must-read not only for the students but for those who work in various fields relating to bioluminescence. It summarizes current structural information on all known bioluminescent systems in nature, from well-studied ones to those that have been seldom investigated.This book remains an important source of chemical knowledge on bioluminescence and, since the second edition's publication in 2012, has been revised to include major developments in two systems: earthworm Fridericia and higher fungi whose luciferins have been elucidated and synthesized. These two new luciferins represent an essential addition to seven previously known, with fully rewritten sections covering this new subject matter.
Author | : Osamu Shimomura |
Publisher | : World Scientific |
Total Pages | : 496 |
Release | : 2012-03-27 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9814458236 |
This book is an authoritative monograph on the recent progresses in the chemistry of bioluminescence. It provides a comprehensive overview of the past and the latest developments in understanding the biochemical mechanisms of some 35 different types of luminous organisms, together with information helpful to students and researchers in an Appendix. It is the first and only book that provides chemical information on all currently known bioluminescence systems. Dr Shimomura is the leading practitioner in the field for the past half century, and is best known for his discovery of the jellyfish photoprotein aequorin and the green fluorescent protein. This book is the bible of bioluminescence, and is “a must read,” not only for the students who study bioluminescence but also for those who work in various aspects relating to bioluminescence. This book will be an important source of chemical knowledge on bioluminescence for a long period of time in future. Fully revised since its publication in 2006, it now incorporates the most recent advances in the subject area. A new section on “Green Fluorescent Protein” has been added at the end of Chapter 4. It contains an extensive reference section. Contents:The Fireflies and Luminous Insects:The FirefliesPhengodidae and ElateroidaeDipteraLuminous Bacteria:Factors Required for BioluminescenceBacterial LuciferaseLong-chain AldehydeMechanism of Luminescence ReactionAssay of Luciferase ActivityQuantum Yield of Long-chain AldehydesIn vivo Luminescence of Luminous BacteriaThe Ostracod Cypridina (Vargula) and Other Luminous Crustaceans:The Ostracod CypridinaEuphausiids Euphausia pacifica and Meganyctiphanes NorvegicaThe Decapod Shrimp Oplophorus gracilirostrisCopepodaThe Jellyfish Aequorea and Other Luminous Coelenterates:The Hydrozoan Medusa Aequorea aequoreaThe Hydroid Obelia (Hydrozoan)The Hydrozoan Medusa Phialidium gregariumOther Bioluminescent HydrozoansThe Scyphozoans Pelagia and PeriphyllaThe Anthozoan Renilla (Sea Pansy)The CtenophoresThe Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP)The Coelenterazines:Discovery of CoelenterazineOccurrence of CoelenterazineProperties of Coelenterazine and Its DerivativesChemi- and Bioluminescence Reactions of CoelenterazineVarious Chemical Reactions of CoelenterazineSynthesis of CoelenterazinesCoelenterazine LuciferasesLuminous Mollusca:The Limpet LatiaThe Clam Pholas dactylusLuminous Squids (Cephalopoda)Annelida:The Tubeworm Chaetopterus variopedatusThe Bermuda Fireworm OdontosyllisLuminous Earthworms (Oligochaeta)Polynoid Scaleworm Harmothoë lunulataThe Polychaete TomopterisDinoflagellates and Other Protozoa:RadiolariansDinoflagellatesLuminous Fungi:An Overview on Fungal BioluminescenceEarly Studies on the Biochemistry of Luminous FungiRole of Superoxide in Fungal LuminescenceStudies on Panellus stipticusStudies on Mycena citricolorSummary on the Chemistry of FungalOther Luminous Organisms:Ophiuroidea: Brittle StarsMillipede Luminodesmus sequoiae (Diplopoda)Centipede Orphaneus brevilabiatus (Chilopoda)HemicordataTunicates (Phylum Chordata)The Luminous Fishes Readership: Biologists, chemists, analytical chemists, biomedical chemists; students in biochemistry. Keywords:Bioluminescence;Luminescence;Firefly;Luciferin;Luciferase;Photoprotein;Luminous Organisms;Light Transfer;Luminescence AssayKey Features:It is the only monograph on the chemistry of bioluminescenceNo similar book is in sight presentlyIncreasing importance of bioluminescence technology in biomedical researchThis book will remain useful for a long period of time, probably 10-20 years, differing from many other books (this is due to very slow progress in chemical research on new bioluminescent organisms)
Author | : Edith Widder |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 25 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780965968669 |
Painting kit with glow-in-the-dark paints and brush, activities, games & puzzles
Author | : John G. Burr |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 632 |
Release | : 2020-08-19 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1000146561 |
This book focuses on instrumentation of chemi- and bioluminescence and discusses the nature of chemiluminescence as the exothermic oxidation of a substrate organic compound to give an energy-rich product that is luminescent. It describes the applications of chemiluminescence.
Author | : Peter J. Herring |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 600 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
Author | : S. Archer |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 674 |
Release | : 2013-04-17 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9401706190 |
John Lythgoe was one of the pioneers of the 'Ecology of Vision', a subject that he ably delineated in his classic and inspirational book published some 20 years ago [1]. At heart, the original book aimed generally to identify inter-relationships between vision, animal behaviour and the environment. John Lythgoe excelled at identifying the interesting 'questions' in the ecology of an animal that fitted the 'answers' presented by an analysis of the visual system. Over the last twenty years, however, since Lythgoe's landmark publication, much progress has been made and the field has broadened considerably. In particular, our understanding of the 'adaptive mechanisms' underlying the ecology of vision has reached considerable depths, extending to the molecular dimension, partly as a result of development and application of new techniques. This complements the advances made in parallel in clinically oriented vision research [2]. The current book endeavours to review the progress made in the ecology of vision field by bringing together many of the major researchers presently active in the expanded subject area. The contents deal with theoretical and physical considerations of light and photoreception, present examples of visual system structure and function, and delve into aspects of visual behaviour and communi cation. Throughout the book, we have tried to emphasise one of the major themes to emerge within the ecology of vision: the high degree of adaptability that visual mechanisms are capable of undergoing in response to diverse, and dynamic, environments and behaviours.
Author | : Richard V. Lynch |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Bibliography |
ISBN | : |
Publications relevant to marine bioluminescence from 1979 through 1987 are annotated and cross-indexed by author, organism studied, geographic location, and key words. Sources of research funding are discussed, and the most prolific institutions and most popular sources for publication are identified. Six areas of particular interest--namely flash characteristics, stimulation techniques, geographic and temporal distribution and occurrence and correlation with environmental parameters, the luminous organism themselves, symbiosis, and circadian rhythms are identified and analyzed for significant progress, important research omissions, and trends. No significant trends are identified, although the suggestion of the possibility of a decrease in research effort in these areas over the decade is noted. The international nature of the research is considered ... Bioluminescence, Marine biology, Optical properties.
Author | : Thomas Quinton Donaldson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Bioluminescence |
ISBN | : |
Author | : |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 1981-01-09 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780080586052 |
International Review of Cytology