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1 online resource : illustrations |
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Preface; Chapter 1; Recent Topics in the Retinal Ganglion Cells; 1. Role of Rods, Cones and Retinal Ganglion Cells; 2. Melanopsin-Containing Retinal Ganglion Cells; 3. Contribution of MRGCs to the Pupil Light Response; 4. Future Outlook of mRGCs; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 2; A Review of Acetylsalicylic Acid Resistance; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Physiology of Platelet Adhesion, Activation and Aggregation; 2.1. Thromboxane A2 Production; 2.2. The Effect of ASA; 3. ASA Resistance; 3.1. Clinical ASA Resistance; 3.2. Laboratory ASA Resistance |
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3.3. The Causes of ASA Resistance3.3.1. Weak Compliance with Medication; 3.3.2. Dose of ASA; 3.3.3. Intestinal Absorption and Metabolism of ASA; 3.3.4. Metabolism in Portal Circulation; 3.3.5. The Binding of ASA to COX-1; 3.3.6. Sources of Thromboxane A2 Other Than from Platelets; 3.3.7. Other Pathways of Platelet Activation; 3.3.8. Increased Platelet Cycle; 3.3.9. Genetic Polymorphism; 3.3.10. Tachyphylaxis; 3.4. Diagnostic Methods for ASA Resistance; 3.4.1. To Measure the Platelet Functions Dependent on Thromboxane; 3.4.1.1. Light and Optic Transmission Aggregometer |
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3.4.1.2. Impedance Aggregometer3.4.1.3. Limitations of Light or Optic Transmission and Impedance Aggregometers; 3.4.1.4. Platelet Function Analyzer (PFA-100); 3.4.1.5. Ultegra RPFA-ASA (Accumetrics, San Diego, CA, ABD); 3.5. The Relationship between ASA and Clinical Status; 3.6. Treatment for ASA Resistance; Further Studies; References; Chapter 3; The Effects of Chlorogenic Acids on Myocardial Diseases; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. The Effects of CGA on Cardiovascular Diseases in Clinical Studies; 3. The Effects of CGA on Cardiovascular Diseases in Animal Studies |
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4. CGA on Myocardial Infarction5. CGA on Myocarditis; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4; The Role of Diet in the Composition and Activity of Gut Microbiota; Abstract; Introduction; Material and Methods; Study Design and Subjects; Sample Collection and Microbiological Analysis; Assessment of Potential Mutagenicity; Results and Discussion; Differences in Gut Microbiota Composition According to Vegetable Diet; Potential Mutagenic Activity of Vegetarians and Meat-Eaters Stool; Differences in Gut Microbiota Composition According to Obesity; Conclusion; Acknowledgments |
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"Nova Biomedical." |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed May 31, 2017) |
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Medicine -- Research.
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Biology -- Research.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Atlases.
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MEDICAL -- Essays.
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MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice.
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MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Osteopathy.
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Biology -- Research
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Medicine -- Research
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Berhardt, Leon V., editor.
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| ISBN |
9781536110142 |
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1536110140 |
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