Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry, Volume 11 -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors to Volume 11 -- Preface -- Kurt Heinrich Meyer -- Chapter 1. Periodate Oxidation of Carbohydrates -- I. Introduction -- II. History -- III. Definition of the Reaction -- IV. Application -- V. Reaction Conditions -- VI. Methods of Analysis -- VII. Course of the Reaction -- VIII. Conclusion -- Chapter 2. The Osones -- I. Introduction -- II. d- and l-Glucosone -- III. Tetrosone -- IV. Pentosones -- V. 6-Deoxyhexosones -- VI. Hexosones Other than Glucosone -- VII. Heptosones -- VIII. Disaccharide Osones -- IX. Structure of Osones -- Chapter 3. Reactions of Monosaccharides With beta-Ketonic Esters and Related Substances -- I. Introduction -- II. Reaction of Aldoses with Dicarbonyl Compounds -- III. Reaction of Ketoses with beta-Ketonic Esters -- IV. Reactions of Hydroxy Ketones with Ethyl Acetoacetate -- V. Reactions of 2-Amino-2-deoxy-d-glucose with Dicarbonyl Compounds -- VI. Properties of the Reaction Products -- VII. Possible Mechanism of the Reactions -- VIII. Conclusions -- IX. Experimental Details -- X. Tables -- Chapter 4. Kojic Acid -- I. Introduction -- II. Discovery and Proof of Structure -- III. Formation -- IV. Properties -- Chapter 5. The Biosynthesis of the Monosaccharides -- I. Introduction -- II. Hexoses -- III. Tetroses, Pentoses, and Heptoses -- IV. Hexuronic Acids and Ascorbic Acid -- V. Aminodeoxy Sugars -- VI. Deoxy Sugars -- VII. Conclusions -- Chapter 6. Branched-Chain Sugars of Natural Occurrence -- I. Introduction -- II. Nomenclature -- III. 2-C-(Hydroxymethyl)-d-ribose (Hamamelose) -- IV. Dideoxy-3-C-methylhexoses -- V. 3-C-(Hydroxymethyl)tetroses -- VI. 3-C-Formylpentoses -- Chapter 7. Nucleic Acids -- I. Introduction -- II. Nucleosides -- III. Nucleotides -- IV. Polynucleotides. , Chapter 8. Aspects of the Physical Chemistry of Starch -- I. Introduction -- II. Problems Inherent in Starch Chemistry -- III. The Fractionation of Starch -- IV. The Chemical Characterization of the Starch Components -- V. Properties of the Starch Components in Solution -- VI. Properties of Starch and its Components in the Solid State -- VII. Enzymic Studies -- VIII. Conclusions -- Addendum : The Size and Shape of Some Polysaccharide Molecules -- I. Introduction -- II. The Molecular Weights of Polysaccharides Containing One Type of Structural Unit -- III. The Molecular Weights of Polysaccharides Containing More Than One Type of Structural Unit -- Author Index -- Subject Index -- Cumulative Author Index (Vols. 1 to 10) -- Cumulative Subject Index (Vols. 1 to 10) -- Errata and Addenda.

Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Genetics, Volume IX -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors to Volume IX -- Chapter 1. The Population Genetics of Drosophila robusta -- I. Introduction -- II. Taxonomy and Distribution -- III. Ecology -- IV. Cytological Synopsis -- V. Distribution of Gene Arrangements in Space and Time -- VI. Morphological Variability -- VII. Combinations of Inversions in Natural Populations -- VIII. Experimental Laboratory Populations -- IX. Conclusion: The Genetic Nature of Drosophila robusta as a Species -- X. Acknowledgments -- XI. References -- Chapter 2. The Genetics of Basidiomycetes -- I. Introduction -- II. Mating System -- III. Heterokaryons -- IV. Mutation -- V. Segregation -- VI. Cytoplasmic Autonomy -- VII. Nucleocytoplasmic Relations -- VIII. References -- Chapter 3. Genetic Analysis Based on Mitotic Recombination -- I. Introduction -- II. Principles of Mitotic Analysis -- III. Methods and Examples of Application in Aspergillus nidulans -- IV. Conclusions -- V. References -- Chapter 4. An 8-Chromosome Map of Aspergillus nidulans -- I. Introduction -- II. Material and Methods -- III. Establishment of Eight Linkage Groups by Means of Mitotic Haploidization -- IV. Determination of the Sequence of Markers and Location of Centromeres -- V. Meiotic Linkage Maps of Linkage Groups I and II -- VI. Mitotic Linkage Maps and Comparison with Meiotic Maps -- VII. Summary -- VIII. References -- Chapter 5. The Inviability, Weakness, and Sterility of lnterspecific Hybrids -- I. Introduction -- II. Hybrid Inviability and Weakness -- III. Hybrid Sterility -- IV. Hybrid Breakdown -- V. Relation between Incompatibility, Sterility, and Sex -- VI. Segregation for Fertility and the Genetic Basis of Weakness and Sterility -- VII. Relation between Morphological Species Differences and Interspecific Barriers of Reproductive Isolation. , VIII. Isolating Barriers and the Systematic Position of the Species -- IX. The Occurrence of Inviability and Sterility Barriers within Species -- X. The Origin of Hybrid Inviability, Weakness, and Sterility -- XI. Conclusion -- XII. References -- Chapter 6. The Mechanism of Sex Determination in Dioecious Flowering Plants -- I. Introduction -- II. Terminology -- III. The Genetical Theory of Sex Determination -- IV. The Heterogametic Sex -- V. The Localization of the Sex-Deciding Genes -- VI. The Evolution of Dioecism -- VII. Cytoplasmic Factors in Sex Determination -- VIII. The Physiology of Sex Determination -- IX. Polyploidy and Dioecism -- X. Summary and Conclusions -- XI. References -- Author Index -- Subject Index.

Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Protein Chemistry, Volume III -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors to Volume III -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1. Transamination and the Integrative Functions of the Dicarboxylic Acids in Nitrogen Metabolism -- Introduction -- I. Remarks on Experimental Methods -- II. Mechanism of the Transamination Reaction -- III. Enzyme System of Transamination -- IV. Distribution and Rates of Transamination in Biological Systems -- V. Role of Transamination in Amino Acid Metabolism -- VI. Integrative Functions of the Dicarboxylic Acids in Nitrogen Metabolism -- Conclusion -- References -- Addendum in Page Proof -- Chapter 2. Ferritin and Apoferritin -- I. History -- II. Preparation of Ferritin -- III. Preparation of Apoferritin -- IV. Phyical Properties of Ferritin and Apoferritin -- V. Attempts of Synthesis of Ferritin from Apoferritin -- VI. Magnetic Properties of Ferritin -- VII. Occurrence of Ferritin and Apoferritin -- VIII. Immunological Properties -- IX. Metabolism of Ferritin -- References -- Chapter 3. Adsorption Analysis of Amino Acid Mixtures -- I. Introduction -- II. Some Remarks on the Principles Underlying the Method -- III. Adsorption Analysis by Successive Determination of the Concentration of the Filtrate -- IV. Frontal Analysis -- V. Elution Analysis -- VI. Displacement Analysis -- VII. Location of Amino Acids and Peptides on the Column -- VIII. The Partition Principle in Adsorption Analysis -- IX. Theories of Adsorption Analysis -- X. Molecular Adsorption Analysis -- XI. Ionic Exchange Adsorption Analysis -- References -- Chapter 4. Spread Monolayers of Protein -- I. Technique of Spreading -- II. Film Pressure Determinations -- III. Force-Area Curves -- IV. Low Pressure Region -- V. Righ Pressure Region -- VI. Results of Film Compression Studies -- VII. Surface Potentials. , VIII. Pressure Displacement from a Film -- IX. Penetration of Protein Films -- X. Mixed Films -- XI. Indicator Oils and Expansion Patterns -- XII. Viscosity of Films -- XIII. Reactions in Monolayers -- XIV. Structure of Protein Monolayers -- References -- Chapter 5. Films of Protein in Biological Processes -- I. Introduction -- II. Transfer of Films -- III. Spreading and Biological Activity -- IV. Films of Enzymes -- V. Immunological Reactions -- VI. Physiological Activity of Films -- References -- Chapter 6. The Chemical Determination of Proteins -- I. Introduction -- II. Analysis for Constituents -- III. Physical Methods -- IV. Protein Mass -- V. Miscellaneous Methods -- VI. Separation and Fractionation -- References -- Chapter 7. Reactions of Native Proteins with Chemical Reagents -- I. Introductory Remarks -- II. Chemically Reactive Structures of Proteins -- III. Reactions -- References -- Chapter 8. The Amino Acid Requirements of Man -- I. Introduction -- II. The Nitrogen Balance Method -- III. Protein and Amino Acid Requirements of Man -- IV. Amino Acids Essential for Man -- V. Utilization of d-Amio Acids by Man -- VI. Symptoms of Amino Acid Deficiencies in Man -- VII. Protein and Amino Acid Requirements in Disease -- VIII. Specific Amino Acid Therapy -- References -- Chapter 9. The Use of Protein and Protein Hydrolyzates for Intravenous Alimentation -- I. Introduction -- II. Deleterious Effects -- III. The Use of Plasma Transfusions -- IV. Protein Hydrolyzates -- V. The Therapeutic Use of Amino Acids -- VI. Summary -- References -- Chapter 10. The Peparation and Criteria of Purity of the Amino Acids -- I. Introduction -- II. Synthesis and Isolation -- III. Resolution -- IV. Synthesis of Amino Acids Containing Isotopic Atoms -- V. Purification -- VI. Criteria of Purity -- References -- Chapter 11. The Plasma Proteins and Their Fractionation. , I. Introductory Considerations: Functions of Plasma -- II. Criteria of Separation and Purity -- III. Some General Principles Underlying the Methods Employed for Protein Fractionation -- IV. Separation of Euglobulins in Aqueous Media at Low Ionic Strengths -- V. The Fractionation of Proteins by Salting Out -- VI. Low Temperature Fractionation of Proteins at Law Ionic Strengths in the Presence of Water-Miscible Organic Precipitants -- VII. Reversible Combination of Serum Albumin and Other Plasma Proteins with Small Molecules or Ions: Factors Affecting Stability to Heat -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index.

Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Genetics, Volume VII -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors to Volume VII -- Chapter 1. Microbial Drug Resistance -- I. Introduction -- II. Possible Modes of Origin of Resistance -- III. Stability of Resistance -- IV. Experimental Evidence for the Origin of Drug Resistance -- V. Genetic Properties and Specificity of Resistant Strains -- VI. Methods for Preventing the Development of Resistance -- VII. Practical Applications of Resistant Strains -- VIII. Conclusions -- IX. References -- Chapter 2. The "Obscura Group" of the Genus Drosophila -- I. Introduction -- II. Taxonomic History -- III. The Nearctic Members -- IV. The Palaearctic Members -- V. Mating Behavior -- VI. Interspecific Hybrids -- VII. Relationships -- VIII. Acknowledgments -- IX. References -- Chapter 3. Chromosomal Polymorphism in the Diptera -- I. Introduction -- II. Phenotypic Polymorphism in Drosophila -- III. Types of Chromosomal Variants and Their Biological Consequences -- IV. Production and Localization of Chromosomal Variants -- V. Chromosomal Polymorphism in Drosophila pseudoobscura -- VI. Chromosomal Polymorphism in Drosophila persimilis -- VII. Chromosomal Polymorphism in Drosophila robusta -- VIII. Chromosomal Polymorphism in Drosophila funebris -- IX. Chromosomal Polymorphism in Drosophila subobscura -- X. Chromosomal Polymorphism in Neotropical Drosophila -- XI. Chromosomal Polymorphism in Diptera Other than Drosophila -- XII. Conclusion -- XIII. Addendum -- XIV. Acknowledgments -- XV. References -- Chapter 4. Abnormal Combinations of Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Systems in Frogs and Toads -- I. Introduction -- II. Possible Combinations of Nuclei and Cytoplasm -- III. Transplantation of Nuclei -- IV. Embryological Problems -- V. Evolutionary Problems -- VI. References -- Chapter 5. Recent Genetics of the Domestic Rabbit -- I. Introduction. , II. Hair Color -- III. Hair Morphology -- IV. Morphological Characters -- V. Physiological Characters -- VI. Mutations of the Nervous System, Neuromuscular Disorders and Differences in Behavior Patterns -- VII. Serological Characters -- VIII. Disease Resistance -- IX. Body Size, Body Proportions, and Growth -- X. Genes and Linkage Groups -- XI. Inbreeding and Genetic Stocks -- XII. Reproduction -- XIII. Concluding Remarks -- XIV. Acknowledgments -- XV. References -- Chapter 6. The Origin and Evolution of Cultivated Barley -- I. Introduction -- II. Historical Evidences -- III. Possible Ancestors of Cultivated Barley -- IV. Phylogeny in the Light of Comparative-Morphological Studies -- V. Vavilov's Gene-Center Theory -- VI. Diphyletic Hypothesis on the Origin of Cultivated Barley -- VII. The Place of Primary Origin -- VIII. Origin of Hereditary Variations and Their Migration -- IX. Geographic Distribution of Genes or Genotypes of Barley in Relation to Selection -- X. Geographic Regularities in Gene Distribution in Barley -- XI. Acknowledgments -- XII. References -- Author Index to Volume VII -- Subject Index to Volume VII -- Cumulative Subject Index to Volumes I-VI.

Note: Front Cover -- Physics of the Earth's Interior -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- List of Frequently Used Symbols -- Chapter 1. Fundamental Problems and Fundamental Data -- 1.1 Methods of Investigating the Earth's Interior, and the Accuracy of the Results -- 1.2 The Figure of the Earth and Related Constants -- 1.3 Gravity at Sea Level -- 1.4 Astronomical Data -- References -- Chapter 2. The Structure of the Earth -- 2.1 Historical Review -- 2.2 The Boundaries of the Major Units of the Earth -- 2.3 Causes for Discontinuities in the Earth -- References -- Chapter 3. The Earth's Crust -- 3.1 Definitions -- 3.2 Methods of Determining Velocities in Layers and Their Thickness -- 3.3 Velocities in Crustal Layers and Depths of Discontinuities Based on Observation of Elastic Waves -- 3.4 Effects of the Crust on Amplitudes of Reflected Waves PP -- 3.5 Conclusions from Channel Waves and Microseisms -- 3.6 Conclusions from Dispersion and Extinction of Surface Waves -- 3.7 Gravity Anomalies and the Structure of the Earth's Crust -- 3.8 Results Based on Several Methods -- 3.9 Causes for Discontinuities in the Crust -- References -- Chapter 4 . The Mantle of the Earth -- 4.1 Subdivisions of the Mantle -- 4.2 Region B from the Mohorovičić Discontinuity to about 200 km Depth. The "20°"-Discontinuity" -- 4.3 Region C between about 200 and 950 km Depth -- 4.4 The Mantle between a Depth of about 950 km and the Core Boundary -- References -- Chapter 5. The Core -- 5.1 General Discussion of Travel Times through the Core, and of the Resulting Wave Velocities -- 5.2 The Outer Core (Region E) -- 5.3 The Transition Zone in the Core (Region F) -- 5.4 The Inner Core (Region G) -- 5.5 State and Composition of the Core -- 5.6 The Earth's Magnetic Field and the Core -- References -- Chapter 6 . Temperature and Thermal Processes in the Earth. , 6.1 Temperature and Temperature Gradients at the Earth's Surface -- 6.2 Thermal Conductivity in the Earth -- 6.3 Heat Flow through the Farth's Surface -- 6.4 Heat Fmitted by Volcanoes and Heat Generated by Earthquake Waves -- 6.5 Generation of Heat in the Earth -- 6.6 The Melting Points of Materials in the Earth -- 6.7 Calculated Temperature Changes in the Earth during its History -- 6.8 Estimated Temperatures in the Earth -- 6.9 Possibility of Molten Portions in the Upper Mantle -- Roots of Volcanoes -- References -- Chapter 7 . Density, Pressure, Gravity, and Flattening in the Earth -- 7.1 The Mean Density of the Earth -- 7.2 Equations Used in the Determination of the Density in the Earth as a Function of Depth -- 7.3 Assumed Continuous Density-Depth Curves -- 7.4 Density-Depth Curves Assuming Straight Lines Separated by Discontinuities -- 7.5 Density-Depth Curves on the Assumption that the Earth Consists of Homogeneous Shells -- 7.6 General Results Related t o the Problems of the Density in the Earth -- 7.7 Estimated Densities in the Earth -- 7.8 Gravity in the Earth -- 7.9 The Pressure in the Earth -- 7.10 Flattening of Near-Equipotential Ellipsoidic Surfaces in the Earth -- References -- Chapter 8. Elastic Constants, and Elastic Processes in the Earth -- 8.1 Elastic Constants and Love's Numbers -- 8.2 The Earth's Free Nutation. Latitude Variations -- 8.3 Tides of the Solid Earth -- 8.4 Free Vibrations of the Earth -- 8.5 Numerical Values of Love's Numbers -- 8.6 The Rigidity in the Earth -- 8.7 The Bulk Modulus in the Earth -- 8.8 Poisson's Ratio in the Earth -- 8.9 Young's Modulus and Lame's Constant λ in the Earth -- References -- Chapter 9. Nonelastic Processes in the Earth -- 9.1 Theoretical Treatment of Nonelastic Processes in the Earth -- 9.2 Attenuation of Elastic Waves in the Earth. , 9.3 The Strength Resisting Flow Processes (Yield Point) -- 9.4 "Viscosity" of the Earth's Outer Layers. Postglacial Uplift -- 9.5 Flow in the Deep Portions of the Earth -- 9.6 Strain-Rebound Characteristics of Earthquake Series and Aftershocks -- 9.7 Convection Currents in the Earth -- 9.8 Movements of Large Crustal Blocks Relative to Each Other -- 9.9 Secular Movements of the Poles -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index.

Note: Front Cover -- The Hormones: Physiology, Chemistry, and Applications -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- CONTENTS OF VOLUME I -- CONTENTS OF VOLUME II -- CONTENTS OF VOLUME III -- CONTENTS OF VOLUME IV -- Chapter I. Chemistry of Pituitary Hormones -- I. General Introduction -- II. Oxytocin and Vasopressin -- III. Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones -- IV. Corticotropin -- V. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone -- VI. Luteinizing Hormone -- VII. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone -- VIII. Prolactin -- IX. Growth Hormone -- X. Other Hormones -- References -- Chapter II. Metabolic Actions of Pituitary Hormones -- I. Effects of Anterior Pituitary Hormones on Protein Metabolism -- II. Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism after Hypophysectomy -- III. Pituitary Hormones and Carbohydrate Metabolism -- IV. Influence of Pituitary Peptides on Lipid Metabolism -- References -- Chapter III. The Thyroid -- I. Introduction -- II. Development and Structure of the Thyroid Gland -- III. Iodide Transport -- IV. Cellular Biochemistry of the Thyroid Gland -- V. Hormonal Biochemistry of the Thyroid Gland -- VI. Agents That Affect the Thyroid Gland -- VII. Iodine Compounds in Body Fluids -- VIII. Metabolism of Iodoamino Acids -- IX. Quantitative Aspects of Thyroid Accumulation and Release of Iodine and the Peripheral Utilization of Thyroid Hormones -- X. Actions of the Thyroid Hormones-Fundamental Aspects -- XI. Effects of the Thyroid Hormones on Organ Systems -- XII. Miscellaneous Effects of the Thyroid Hormones -- XIII. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter IV. In Vivo Studies of Steroid Dynamics in Man -- I. Introduction -- II. Methods and Concepts -- III. The Effects of Binding of Steroids by Plasma Proteins -- IV. Specific Activities of Urinary Metabolites -- V. Appendix -- References -- Chapter V. Tumors and Hormones -- I. Introduction -- II. Tumorigenesis. , III. Tumor Growth -- References -- Chapter VI. On the Action of Mammalian Hormones -- Preface -- I. Introduction -- II. Insulin Action -- III. Epinephrine Action -- IV. Action of ACTH -- V. Action of Estradiol -- VI. Conclusion and Summary -- References -- Chapter VII. Selected Problems in Endocrine Medicine -- I. Introduction -- II. Diabetes mellitus -- III. Hypoglycemia -- IV. The Adrenal Cortex -- V. The Use of Glucocorticoids in General Medicine -- VI. The Adrenal Medulla -- VII. The Thyroid -- VIII. The Parathyroid -- IX. Growth Hormone -- X. The Pineal Gland -- XI. Genetic Aspects -- References -- AUTHOR INDEX -- SUBJECT INDEX.

Note: Cover -- Copyright -- Contributors to Volume XI -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1. The Kinetics of the Stereospeciflc Polymerization of α-Oleflns -- I. Introduction to Anionic Coordinated Polymerization of α-Olefins -- II. Over-All Kinetics of Polymerization Process -- III. Chain Transfer, Termination Processes, and Molecular Weight of the Polymers -- IV. Steric Composition of Polymers -- V. Determination of the Number of Active Centers -- VI. Mean Lifetime of the Growing Polymeric Chains -- VII. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2. Surface Potentials and Adsorption Process on Metals -- I. Introduction -- II. The Surface Properties of Metals -- III. The Modification of Surface Properties by Adsorbates . . -- IV. The Preparation of Clean Metal Surfaces -- V. The Measurement of Work-Function Changes -- VI. Adsorption and Work-Function Studies -- VII. Surface-Potential Data -- VIII. Electron Transfer and Bond Formation -- IX. The Kinetics of Desorption and Surface Migration -- X. Surface Reaction Mechanisms -- XI. Heats of Adsorption -- XII. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3. Gas Reactions of Carbon -- I. Introduction -- II. Thermodynamics of Gas-Carbon Reactions -- III. Review of General Mechanisms for the Gas-Carbon Reactions -- IV. Review of Kinetics for the Gas-Carbon Reactions -- V. Role of Mass Transport in Gas-Carbon Reactions -- VI. Use of Density and Area Profiles on Reacted Carbon Rods for Better Understanding of Gas-Carbon Reactions -- VII. Some Factors, Other than Mass Transport, Which Affect the Rate of Gas- Carbon Reactions -- Appendix -- References -- Chapter 4. The Catalytic Exchange of Hydrocarbons with Deuterium -- I. Introduction -- II. General Aspects of Exchange Reactions -- III. The Exchange of Molecules Possessing a High Degree of Symmetry -- IV. The Exchange of Molecules Possessing 8 Low Degree of Symmetry. , V. Some Results with Unsaturated Molecules -- VI. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 5. lmmersional Heats and the Nature of Solid Surfaces -- I. Introduction -- II. Experimintal -- III. Wetting and Adsorption Thermodynamics -- IV. Wetting by Water -- V. Wetting by Organic Liquids -- VI. Average Polarity of Solids -- VII. Site Energy Distribution -- VIII. Solution Adsorption -- References -- Chapter 6. The Catalytic Activation of Hydrogen in Homogeneous, Heterogeneous, and Biological Systems -- I. Introduction -- II. Homogeneous Systems -- III. Heterogeneous Systems -- IV. Biological Systems -- V. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index.