Epigenetics is a new field that explains gene expression at the chromatin structure and organization level. Three principal epigenetic mechanisms are known and hundreds of combinations among them can develop different phenotypic characteristics. DNA methylation, histone modifications and small RNAs have been identified, and their functions are being studied in

This series was established to create comprehensive treatises on specific topics in developmental biology. Such volumes serve a useful role in developmental biology, which is a very diverse field that receives contributions from a wide variety of disciplines. This series is a meeting ground for the various practi tioners of

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The Second Edition reviews the impressive progress that has been made in the last ten years in cytochrome P450 research. Chapters emphasize structure, mechanism, biochemistry, and regulation. This edition offers expanded coverage of P450 crystal structures, site-specific mutagenesis as a probe of structure and function. New chapters explore the hormonal