RNA Polymerases as Molecular Motors: On the Road

This book explores how RNA polymerase regulates gene expression to adapt to changing environmental conditions, highlighting recent advances in our understanding of its structural and functional aspects.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2021
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Living cells are dynamic entities that constantly monitor and adapt to their surroundings in order to survive and thrive. This process, known as gene expression modulation, is facilitated by a remarkable molecular machine called RNA polymerase. RNA polymerase is considered Nature's most versatile molecular tool, responsible for transcribing genetic information into RNA molecules. This book aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the recent advancements in our understanding of how RNA polymerase operates to compute the cellular state. It delves into the intricate mechanisms at play, ranging from the atomic structural level that governs chemical processes to the integrative level where RNA polymerase interacts with other essential molecular machineries within the cell. By unraveling these complexities, we gain a deeper insight into the fundamental processes that drive life and disease.

Living cells are dynamic entities that constantly monitor and adapt to their surroundings in order to survive and thrive. This process, known as gene expression modulation, is facilitated by a remarkable molecular machine called RNA polymerase. RNA polymerase is considered Nature's most versatile molecular tool, responsible for transcribing genetic information into RNA molecules. This book aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the recent advancements in our understanding of how RNA polymerase operates to compute the cellular state. It delves into the intricate mechanisms at play, ranging from the atomic structural level that governs chemical processes to the integrative level where RNA polymerase interacts with other essential molecular machineries within the cell. By unraveling these complexities, we gain a deeper insight into the fundamental processes that drive life and disease.

The ability of living cells to adapt and respond to their environment is crucial for their survival and growth. This dynamic process is facilitated by a remarkable molecular machine called RNA polymerase, which plays a pivotal role in gene expression modulation. RNA polymerase is considered Nature's most versatile molecular tool, responsible for transcribing genetic information into RNA molecules. This book aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the recent advancements in our understanding of how RNA polymerase functions to compute the cellular state. It delves into the intricate mechanisms at play, ranging from the atomic structural level that governs chemical processes to the integrative level where RNA polymerase interacts with other essential molecular machineries within the cell. By unraveling these complexities, we gain a deeper insight into the fundamental processes that drive life and disease.

Living cells are dynamic entities that continuously monitor and adapt to their surroundings in order to survive and thrive. This process, known as gene expression modulation, is facilitated by a remarkable molecular machine called RNA polymerase. RNA polymerase is considered Nature's most versatile molecular tool, responsible for transcribing genetic information into RNA molecules. This book aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the recent advancements in our understanding of how RNA polymerase operates to compute the cellular state. It delves into the intricate mechanisms at play, ranging from the atomic structural level that governs chemical processes to the integrative level where RNA polymerase interacts with other essential molecular machineries within the cell. By unraveling these complexities, we gain a deeper insight into the fundamental processes that drive life and disease.

Weight: 765g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788013659
Edition number: 2 New edition