TY - BOOK AU - Nuccitelli,Richard TI - Methods in cell biology T2 - Methods in cell biology SN - 0125641419 (electronic bk.) AV - QH585 .M4840 1994eb U1 - 571.6 23 PY - 1994/// CY - San Diego PB - Academic Press KW - Calcium KW - Physiological effect KW - Calcium in the body KW - Calcium channels KW - Physiology KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - A Practical Guide to the Study of Calcium in Living Cells describes popular techniques along with helpful do's and don't's and computer programs. The volume enables investigators to evaluate confocal images, use the latest dyes, and design Calcium buffers appropriate to their research needs. This book is designed for laboratory use by graduate students, technicians, and researchers in many disciplines, ranging from molecular to cellular levels of investigation. Key Features * Describes techniques for detection of [Ca2+]I: Ca2+ - sensitive microelectrodes * Fluorescent dyes * Luminescent proteins * Includes techniques for perturbing intracellular Ca2+ * Covers detailed methodology plus problems and pitfalls of each technique * Contains a practical guide to preparing Ca2+ buffers with an easy-to-use computer program * Color plates illustrate techniques such as * Confocal ratio-imaging * Use of aequorin UR - http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780125641418 ER -