Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Botanical Research, Volume 5 -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors to Volume 5 -- Preface -- Chapter 1. The Use of Fluorescence Emission at 77°K in the Analysis of the Photosynthetic Apparatus of Higher Plants and Algae -- I. Introduction -- II. Theoretical Considerations of Pigment Photochemistry -- III. Spectral Distortions, Artefacts and their Prevention -- IV. Structure and Composition of the Photosynthetic Apparatus as Determined by Fluorescence at 77°K -- V. Orientation of Pigments within the Photosynthetic Apparatus -- VI. Interactions between Photosystems: Qualitative Aspects and Kinetic Analysis -- VII. Synopsis and Outlook -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 2. Receptors for Plant Hormones -- I. Introduction -- II. Sites of Hormone Action -- III. The Search for Hormone Receptors -- IV. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 3. Plant Cell Wall Synthesis -- I. Introduction -- II. Structural Considerations . -- III. The Electron Microscopy of Cell Wall Formation -- IV. Cell Fractionation Studies -- V. In Vitro Synthesis -- VI. Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 4. The Evolution of Vascular Land Plants in Relation to Supracellular Transport Processes -- I. Introduction -- II. The Progenitors of Vascular Land Plants -- III. The Structure of Early Vascular Plants -- IV. The Xylem and Liquid-phase Water Transport -- V. Transport in the Gas Phase -- VI. Transport of Dissolved Solutes -- VII.The Evolution of Vascular Land Plants -- an Hypothesis -- VIII. Appendix A: Secondary Plant Products in Relation to Vascular Plant Evolution. with Particular Reference to Lignification -- IX. Appendix B: Role of Intercellular Gas Spaces in Respiratory Gas Exchange of Vascular Land Plants -- X. Summary and Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index.

Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Catalysis, Volume 25 -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Application of Molecular Orbital Theory to Catalysis -- I. Introduction -- II. Calculational Procedures -- III. Metal Clusters -- IV. Chemisorption -- V. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2. The Stereochemistry of Hydrogenation of a,ß-Unsaturated Ketones -- I. Introduction -- II. Mechanistic Proposals -- III. Effect of Variables on the Hydrogenation of β-Octalone and Related Compounds -- IV. Hydrogenation of Other Ring Systems -- V. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3. Asymmetric Homogeneous Hydrogenation -- I. Introduction -- II. Homogeneous Rhodium-Chiral Phosphine Catalyst Systems -- III. Chiral Amide-Rhodium Complexes as Catalysts -- IV. Chiral Cobalt Catalysts -- V. Chiral Ruthenium Catalysts -- VI. Concluding Remarks -- Note Added in Proof -- References -- Chapter 4. Stereochemical Approaches to Mechanisms of Hydrocarbon Reactions on Metal Catalysts -- I. Introduction -- II. The Horiuti-Polanyi Mechanism -- III. Reactions of Olefins -- IV. Skeletal Rearrangement of Alkanes in Platinum and Other Noble Metals -- V. Recent Experimental Approaches to Skeletal Rearrangements -- VI. Influence of Carbonaceous Deposits -- VII. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5. Specific Poisoning and Characterization of Catalytically Active Oxide Surfaces -- I. Introduction -- II. General Scope and Definitions -- III. Experimental Methods -- IV. Interaction of Specific Poisons with Oxide Surfaces -- V. Specific Poisoning on Alumina Surfaces -- VI. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 6. Metal-Catalyzed Oxidations of Organic Compounds in the Liquid Phase: A Mechanistic Approach -- I. Introduction -- II. Homolytic Mechanisms -- III. Heterolytic Mechanisms -- IV. Heterogeneous Catalysis of Liquid Phase Oxidations. , V. Biochemical Oxidations -- VI. Summary-Directions for Future Development -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index -- Contents of Previous Volumes.

Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Protein Chemistry, Volume 29 -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors to Volume 29 -- Chapter 1. Energetics of Ligand Binding to Proteins -- I. Introduction -- II. Multiple Ligand Binding by Proteins -- III. Binding by Multimer Proteins -- IV. Extension of the Concept of Ligand Interaction to Covalent Bond Exchange in Proteins -- V. Cooperativity and Ligand Correlation -- VI. Biological Specificity and Ligand Binding -- Appendix -- References -- Chapter 2. Avidin -- I. Introduction -- II. Purification and Covalent Chemistry -- III. Physical Properties -- IV. Binding Properties -- V. Subunit Structure -- VI. Miscellaneous Topics -- References -- Chapter 3. Carbonyl-Amine Reactions in Protein Chemistry -- I. Introduction -- II. The Chemistry of Carbonyl Groups, of Amino Groups, and of the Carbonyl-Amine Reaction -- III. Reaction of Carbonyl Compounds with Amino Acids and Proteins -- IV. The Carbonyl-Amine Reaction in Biological Processes -- V. Naturally Occurring Deteriorative Reactions -- VI. Commercial Applications. -- References -- Chapter 4. Experimental and Theoretical Aspects of Protein Folding -- I. Introduction -- II. Spontaneous Folding of Proteins -- III. In Vitro Complementation of Protein Fragments -- IV. Flexibility of Proteins in Solution: Effect of Cross-Links and Ligands -- V. Synthetic Analogs of Proteins -- VI. Folding of Fibrous Proteins -- VII. Experimental Approaches to the Study of Conformation -- VIII. Energetic Factors Determining Protein Folding -- IX. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Note Added in Proof -- Author Index -- Subject Index -- Contents of Previous Volumes.

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 -- The Analysis of Biological Materials -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- PREFACE -- CHAPTER 1. OPENING ADDRESS: ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL: THE APPLICATION IN MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT -- HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE -- PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY IN MEDICINE -- A FEW APPLICATIONS OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUES ANALYSIS IN CURRENT MEDICAL RESEARCH -- OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS -- PROGRESS IN OTHER FIELDS -- CHAPTER 2. KEYNOTE ADDRESS: DEVELOPMENT OF ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES IN BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS -- HISTORICAL REVIEW -- SENSITIVITY LIMITATIONS -- SPECIATION -- REFERENCES -- CHAPTER 3. TRACE METALS IN THE HUMAN CONTEXT -- INTRODUCTION -- ELEMENTS OF PHYSIOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE -- COMPLEXINS CHARACTERISTICS AND IN VIVO ROLES OF SOME ESSENTIAL METALS -- METALS IN THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE -- CONCLUSIONS -- REFERENCES -- CHAPTER 4. MICROPROBE ANALYSIS OF PATHOLOGICAL TISSUE -- INTRODUCTION -- SPECIMEN PREPARATION -- EXAMPLES OF MICROPROBE ANALYSIS INVESTIGATION -- CONCLUSION -- CHAPTER 5. APPLICATION OF THE ION MICROPROBE MASS ANALYSER TO THE ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS -- INTRODUCTION -- INSTRUMENTAL METHOD -- EXPERIMENTAL -- RESULTS -- CONCLUSION -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT -- REFERENCES -- CHAPTER 6. THE MULTI-ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF TEETH AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL BY INSTRUMENTAL NEUTRON ACTIVATION -- INTRODUCTION -- QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF ELEMENTS IN TEETH BY INSTRUMENTAL NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS -- MULTI-ELEMENT CHARACTERISATION OF HUMAN HAIR BY INSTRUMENTAL NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS -- QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF MANY ESSENTIAL METALS IN LIVER TISSUES FROM VARIOUS WILD ANIMALS -- CONCLUSION -- REFERENCES -- CHAPTER 7. A SINGLE COLUMN GRADIENT ELUTION ION EXCHANGE AMINO ACID ANALYSER -- INTRODUCTION -- THE CHROMASPEK -- RECENT DEVELOPMENTS -- ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS -- REFERENCES. , CHAPTER 8. THE ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS OF OCEANOGRAPHIC ORIGIN -- INTRODUCTION -- SAMPLE COLLECTION -- STORAGE -- LABORATORY PROCEDURES -- REFERENCES -- CHAPTER 9. COMPARISON OF WET AND DRY ASHING FOR THE ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS BY ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY -- INTRODUCTION -- MATERIALS AND METHODS -- RESULTS AND DISCUSSION -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT -- REFERENCES -- CHAPTER 10. THE ANALYSIS OF VOLATILE METALS IN BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL -- INTRODUCTION -- METHODS OF OXIDATION -- OXIDATION OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES FOR MERCURY ANALYSIS -- OXIDATION OP BIOLOGICAL TISSUES FOR SELENIUM ANALYSIS -- THE USE OF A SLOTTED QUARTZ TUBE COMBINED WITH HYDRIDE GENERATION -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT -- REFERENCES -- CHAPTER 11. VAPOUR-PHASE DISSOLUTION OF BLOOD SAMPLES PRIOR TO ATOMIC ABSORPTION ANALYSIS -- INTRODUCTION -- DESCRIPTION OF THE APPARATUS -- RESULTS AND DISCUSSION -- REFERENCES -- AUTHOR INDEX -- SUBJECT INDEX.

Note: Front Cover -- Advance In Immunology, Volume 21 -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1. X-Ray Diffraction Studies of Immunoglobulins -- I. Introduction -- II. Polypeptide Chain Structure of Immunoglobulins and Antibodies -- III. Techniques of Crystallographic Analysis -- IV. Results of Low-Resolution X-Ray Diffraction Studies -- V. High-Resolution Studies -- VI. Summary and Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2. Rabbit Immunoglobulin Allotypes: Structure, Immunology, and Genetics -- I. Introduction -- II. Structural Correlates of Allotypic Determinants -- III. Antigenic Determinants of Rabbit Allotypes -- IV. Genetic Relationships among Allotypes -- V. Allotypes and the Immune Response -- VI. Allotype Suppression -- VII. Idiotypes and Allotypes -- VIII. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3. Cyclical Production of Antibody as a Regulatory Mechanism in the Immune Response -- I. Introduction -- II. Cycling in the Immune Response -- III. Synchrony of Appearance of Antibody-Producing Cells -- IV. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4. Thymus-Independent B-Cell Induction and Paralysis -- I. Introduction -- II. Hypotheses for Immune B-Cell Activation -- III. Some Important Technical Considerations -- IV. Critical Evidence Supporting the One Nonspecific Signal Hypothesis -- V. Basis of Thymus Independence (Direct, Specific B-Cell Activation): Competing Concepts -- VI. Molecular Basis of B-Cell Activation -- VII. B-Cell Paralysis in Thymus-Independent Responses -- VIII. B-Cell Induction and Paralysis by Nonpolyclonal Activator Molecules (Thymus-Dependent Antigens) -- IX. Concluding Remarks -- References -- Subject Index -- Contents of Previous Volumes.

Note: Front Cover -- Clays and Clays Minerals in Natural and Synthetic Systems -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Chapter I. Introduction -- 1. Choice of Information -- 2. Chemical Coordinates for Clay Mineral Assemblages -- 3. Clay Mineral Names and Structures -- 4. Chemical Systems -- 5. Chemical Potential -- Inert and Mobile Components -- 6. Stability and Meta-Stability -- 7. Sedimentation and Burial -- Summary -- Chapter II. Minerals and Mineral Groups -- 1. Silica -- 2. Kaolinite, Pyrophyllite, Gibbsite and Talc -- 3. Potassic Micas and Mica-like Minerals -- 4. Montmorillonites -- 5. Illite, Montmorillonite and Mixed Layered Minerals in Sequences of Buried Rocks (P-T Space) -- 6. Chlorites -- 7. Corrensite -- 8. Zeolites -- 9. Sepiolite-Palygorskite -- 10. Organic Material in Sedimentary Rock Sequences -- Chapter III. General Phase Diagrams for Aluminous Clay Mineral Assemblages -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Surface Conditions -- 3. Temperature-Composition Diagrams -- 4. Phase Relations in Pelitic Rocks -- Composition Diagrams -- 5. Hydrothermal Alteration -- 6. General Statements -- 7. Conclusion -- References -- Index.