Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry: An International Journal for Chemical Biology in Health and Disease publishes original full-length research papers and short communications in all areas of the biochemical sciences the emphasis being on those papers which present novel findings relevant to the biochemical basis of cellular function and disease processes as well as the mechanics of action of hormones and chemical agents. Investigations directed towards molecular biology and gene expression in the cell are particularly encouraged. Membrane transport receptor mechanism immune response secretory processes and cytoskeletal function are areas of great interest to this journal as are articles in all areas related to biochemical structure-function relationships in the cell. Studies examining adaptation of biochemical processes at the molecular and cellular levels in response to physiological and pathological stimuli are welcome. In addition to the reports of original research the journal publishes state of the art reviews. Specific subjects that are covered by Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry are: cellular metabolism cellular pathophysiology enzymology ion transport lipid biochemistry membrane biochemistry molecular biology nuclear structure and function and protein chemistry.