| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 220 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 2212-4-8019 ; volume 1265 |
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Advances in experimental medicine and biology ; v. 1265. 0065-2598
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| Contents |
Preface -- Amino acids in intestinal physiology and health -- Amino acid metabolism in the liver: nutritional and physiological significance -- Amino acids in circulatory function and health -- Epithelial dysfunction in lung diseases: effects of amino acids and potential mechanisms -- Amino acid metabolism in the kidneys: nutritional and physiological significance -- Amino acids in health and endocrine function -- Amino Acids in Reproductive Nutrition and Health -- Impacts of amino acids on the intestinal defensive system -- Maternal nutrient restriction and skeletal muscle development: Consequences for postnatal health -- Metabolism of amino acids in the brain and their roles in regulating food intake -- Metabolism and functions of amino acids in the skin -- Metabolism and functions of amino acids in sense organs |
| Summary |
This edited volume comprehensively highlights recent advances in the metabolism, nutrition, physiology, and pathobiology of amino acids in all the systems of humans and other animals (including livestock, poultry, companion animals, and fish). It enables readers to understand the crucial roles of amino acids and their metabolites in the health and diseases of the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, immune, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, skeletal, and urinary systems, as well as the sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, skin, and tongue). Readers will learn that amino acids are not only the building blocks of protein, but are also signalling molecules, as well as regulators of gene expression, metabolic processes and developmental changes in the body. This knowledge will guide nutritional practices to improve the growth, development and health of humans and other animals, as well as prevent and treat chronic (e.g., obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders) and infectious (e.g., bacterial, fungal, parasite, and viral) diseases"--Publisher's description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from resource home page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed January 29, 2021) |
| Subject |
Amino acids in nutrition.
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Nutrition.
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Amino Acids -- metabolism
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Amino Acids -- physiology
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Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
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Medicine: general issues.
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Cellular biology (cytology)
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Biochemistry.
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Immunology.
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Medical -- General.
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Science -- Life Sciences -- Biology -- Molecular Biology.
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Science -- Life Sciences -- Biochemistry.
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Medical -- Immunology.
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Amino acids in nutrition
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Amino acids -- Metabolism
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Amino acids -- Therapeutic use
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Wu, Guoyao, 1962-
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| ISBN |
9783030453282 |
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3030453286 |
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