Cell Signalling

These notes cover: Calcium signalling pathways as a first, second and third messenger - including the function of SERCA pumps. Activation of RyR in skeletal and cardiac muscle Calmodulin signalling Calmodulin/ Calmodulin dependent kinase II pathway and Calcium-induced ion release mechanism These notes include annotated diagrams to illustrate pathways.

Notes which cover: Insulin secretion Insulin synthesis SNARE-mediated exocytosis Diseases which arise from glucose homeostasis dysfunction The notes are in colour and come with annotated diagrams and pictures. Clearly sectioned to help ease of learning.

In-depth lecture notes covering all aspects of hormone signalling including: Growth hormone signalling. The role of the hypothalamus and the Pituitary gland in signalling pathways. Reproductive hormone cycles in males and females, Changes in the endocrine system during puberty, Endocrine control of growth, and Endocrine reproductive disorders. The notes include an annotated diagram of the endocrine system along with diagrams of pathways.