Colgan (experimental therapeutics and reperfusion injury, Harvard Medical School) compiles 20 chapters of protocols, both in vitro and in vivo methods-based approaches, in the development and utilization of cell-cell interaction assays. Researchers from around the world describe interactions in many different types of cells, including the blood-brain barrier, intestinal epithelial cells, vascular cells, kidney cells, tissue permeability, calcium sensitivity, and other topics. Chapters provide step-by-step instruction for reproducing the protocols, primary data, and outcome analysis. The book is meant for cell biologists, pharmacologists, physiologists, and biochemists. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)