A primary component of cell signaling research, this title covers the principal membrane-bound receptor families, including their structural organization. Written and edited by experts in the field, this book provides up-to-date research on transmembrane signaling entities and their initiating responses following extracellular stimulation.- Articles written and edited by experts in the field- Thematic volume covering effectors, cytosolic events, nuclear, and cytoplasmic events- Up-to-date research on signaling systems and mutations in transcription factors that provide new targets for treating disease