Molecular Cardiology for the Cardiologist, Vol. 208 Book

	Preface to the Second Edition
1	The New Language of Biology	1
	From Chromosome to Gene	1
	Current Technologies	31
	Gene Transfers	49
	Genome-Based Methods	65
2	The Normal Heart and Vessels. Molecular Structure in Relation to Physiology	75
	Membrane Proteins and Electrical Activity	75
	Sarcomere Structure and Contractility	114
	Extracellular Matrix and Tissue Compliance	131
	Vasoactive Endothelial Substances	138
	The Heart and Vessels as Endocrines	150
	Cardiac and Vascular Growth	152
	Cell Death	168
3	Cardiac and Vascular Remodelling	171
	Cardiac Hypertrophy and Failure	172
	The Senescent Heart and Vessels	200
4	Genetics for Nongeneticians	213
	DNA Polymorphism	213
	Inherited Diseases	221
	Monogenic Cardiovascular Diseases	232
	Multigenic Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors	242
5	Gene Therapy and Cell Transplant	253
	Conclusion
	Glossary	263
	References	273
	Index	297