Highlights new developments in research in lung development, reviewing basic concepts of lung development, offering comparative information on different species, and explaining the pathophysiology of abnormalities. After early chapters on structural development and gene transcription, five chapters deal with cytodifferentiation and the development of specific tissues, and the remaining eight chapters address the control of lung growth and cytodifferentiation, looking at specific critical biomaterials and the role of neuropeptides, other hormones, and injury in modulating lung structure and function. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Reflects the explosion of information and technological breakthroughs that have facilitated investigations into the development of the lung-including recombinant DNA technology, molecular genetics, transgenics, and advances in lung cell and mo-lecular biology. Provides nearly 2800 bibliographic citations and over 170 tables, drawings, and x-rays to help clarify specific discussions.