Avian Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

About this book

Comprehensive study which emphasises the similarities and differences between birds and other vertebrates, concentrating on new developments. The first section deals with protein, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, its hormonal control and the adaptations that occur in birds. The second covers the avian genome, gene expression, and avian immunology. Growth and embryological development are also discussed.

Contents

Preface; Nomenclature, abbreviations and conventions; 1. Introduction to avian biochemistry and molecular biology; Part I. Metabolism: 2. Avian nutrition; 3. Carbohydrate and intermediary metabolism; 4. Lipids and their metabolism; 5. Protein and amino acid metabolism; 6. Metabolic adaptation of particular importance in avian species; 7. The role of avian hormones in the control of metabolism; Part II. The Avian Genome and its Expression: 8. The avian genome; 9. Avian multidomain genes and multigene families: their evolution and function; 10. Avian steroid hormones and the control of gene expression; 11. Avian oncogenes; 12. Molecular genetics of avian development; 13. The molecular basis of avian immunology; References; Index.

Customer Reviews