Since the completion of the human genome sequencing, our understanding of cell and molecular biology has expanded at an extraordinary pace. Regions of DNA once dismissed as “junk DNA” are now recognized as critical elements that regulate gene expression and can influence the structure and activity of the cell. Investigators continue to discover new connections between well-characterized pathways and new modulators of the cell cycle. Advances in protein chemistry continue to elucidate the complexities of proteins involved in cell structure, extracellular matrix, and cell-to-cell communication between proteins expressed on the plasma membrane. This volume brings together exciting insights into the molecular mechanisms that define specialized cell types and explores how this knowledge can reveal insights into protecting healthy cells or triggering the death of transformed cells. We hope these chapters inspire readers as deeply as they have engaged the authors and editors of this edition.

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