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Professor Sperelakis currently is Professor and Chairman Emeritus of Physiology and Biophysics at the College of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati. He is a cell physiologist specializing in cellular electrophysiology. Dr Sperelakis received a B.S. in Chemistry, M.S. in Physiology in 1955, and a Ph.D. in Physiology in 1957, all from the University of Illinois, Urbana. He was also trained in electronics, receiving a certificate from the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Electronics School in Treasure Island, San Francisco. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Dr. Sperelakis is the author/co-author of over 550 scientific articles in journals and books. He has lectured at numerous universities worldwide and at international conferences/symposia. He has also trained many postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, and has been a visiting professor at several foreign universities. Professor Sperelakis has served on a number of journal editorial boards. He is a member of numerous professional societies and has served on the Council for several of them. He has served on the science program advisory committees for various international conferences and has organized several conferences. Dr. Sperelakis was an Established Investigator of the American Heart Association (AHA), Fellow at the Marine Biological Laboratory (Woods Hole), and elected Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC). He received Awards for research excellence from Ohio AHA in 1995 and SW Ohio in 1996. His listings include Who's Who in the World, in America, in Science and Engineering, in Medicine and Healthcare, and in American Education.

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Now in its fourth edition, the Cell Physiology Sourcebook provides comprehensive and authoritative information on cell physiology and membrane biophysics. It is intended primarily as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and as a reference for researchers. This multidisciplinary publication offers a strong foundation which will be an invaluable aid to scientists, researchers and students interested in cell physiology, membrane biophysics, electrophysiology, and cell signaling. This book admirably complements the classical medical physiology textbooks, establishing itself as a leading textbook in the field.

Key Features:

• Authored by leading researchers in the field
• Clear, concise, and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cellular physiology, from fundamental concepts to more advanced topics
• Full color illustrations

Major Topics covered include:

• Physical chemistry of proteins
• Molecular structure and properties of membranes
• Membrane receptors and second messengers
• Active transport of ions and nonelectrolytes
• Structure and operation of ion channels
• Membrane excitability and propagation
• Ion channels as targets for toxins, drugs, and diseases
• Sensory transduction mechanisms
• Synaptic transmission
• Photosynthesis and bioluminescence
• Physiology of protozoa and bacteria

PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITIONS

The Cell Physiology Sourcebook was on the American Library Association’s CHOICE list of Outstanding Academic Books in 1996 (1^st ed) and in 1998 (2^nd ed).

"The authoritative volume in the field of cell physiology, and certainly one of the most current sources of comprehensive information available." --CHOICE

"...a core textbook in cell physiology... The need for such a book is well justified, and it fulfills its objectives admirably. It is especially strong on the subjects of signal transduction, membrane biology, ion channels, and neuronal and muscle cell physiology... It is a solid textbook in its field..." --DOODY'S PUBLISHING REVIEWS

"Cell Physiology Source Book 2e will be useful for advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying cell physiology, cell biophysics, electrophysiology, and biological scientists in many fields. The book is particularly suitable for introducing cell physiology to students with training in the physical sciences and for introducing cell biophysics to students with backgrounds in biology." --BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL