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Title: Molecular biology in physiology

Abstract

The aim of this symposium on molecular biology in physiology was to introduce molecular biology to physiologists who had relatively little exposure to the new developments in this field, so that they can become conversant on this topic and contribute to the advancement of physiology by incorporating molecular biological approaches as a part of their research arsenal. This report is a review of the symposium, which consisted of two four-part sessions. Each session had four papers. After the discussion of the basic concepts, terminology, and methodology used in molecular biology, it was shown how these basic principles have been applied to the study of the genes encoding two membrane proteins that have important transport functions (band 3 and ATPase). The second half of the symposium consisted of papers on the state-of-the-art developments in the application of molecular biology to the studies of the atrial natriuretic factor and renin genes, adenylate cyclase-coupled adrenergic receptors, acetylcholine receptors and sodium channel, and long-term and short-term memories. The ultimate goal is that these examples will provide an impetus for the opening of new frontiers of research in physiology by taking advantage of the tools developed from recent advances in molecular biology.

Authors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Columbia Univ. College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
OSTI Identifier:
6027183
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Fed. Proc., Fed. Am. Soc. Exp. Biol.; (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 1:2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES; GENETICS; MEETINGS; MOLECULAR BIOLOGY; PHYSIOLOGY; ATP-ASE; GENETIC MAPPING; RECEPTORS; REVIEWS; ACID ANHYDRASES; BIOLOGY; DOCUMENT TYPES; ENZYMES; HYDROLASES; MAPPING; MEMBRANE PROTEINS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; PHOSPHOHYDROLASES; PROTEINS; 550400* - Genetics; 551000 - Physiological Systems; 550200 - Biochemistry

Citation Formats

Chien, S, and Gargus, J J. Molecular biology in physiology. United States: N. p., 1987. Web.
Chien, S, & Gargus, J J. Molecular biology in physiology. United States.
Chien, S, and Gargus, J J. 1987. "Molecular biology in physiology". United States.
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abstractNote = {The aim of this symposium on molecular biology in physiology was to introduce molecular biology to physiologists who had relatively little exposure to the new developments in this field, so that they can become conversant on this topic and contribute to the advancement of physiology by incorporating molecular biological approaches as a part of their research arsenal. This report is a review of the symposium, which consisted of two four-part sessions. Each session had four papers. After the discussion of the basic concepts, terminology, and methodology used in molecular biology, it was shown how these basic principles have been applied to the study of the genes encoding two membrane proteins that have important transport functions (band 3 and ATPase). The second half of the symposium consisted of papers on the state-of-the-art developments in the application of molecular biology to the studies of the atrial natriuretic factor and renin genes, adenylate cyclase-coupled adrenergic receptors, acetylcholine receptors and sodium channel, and long-term and short-term memories. The ultimate goal is that these examples will provide an impetus for the opening of new frontiers of research in physiology by taking advantage of the tools developed from recent advances in molecular biology.},
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volume = 1:2,
place = {United States},
year = {Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987},
month = {Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987}
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