| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
1. The Metabolic syndrome / Ana Azevedo, Ana C. Santos, Laura Ribeiro, Isabel Azevedo -- 2. Oxidative stress : from the 1980s to recent update / Joao Laranjinha -- 3. Oxidative stress in the metabolic syndrome / Concei̇̂o Calhau, Alejandro Santos -- 4. Chronic inflammation in the metabolic syndrome : emphasis on adipose tissue / Ros̀rio Monteiro -- 5. Angiogenesis in the metabolic syndrome / Raquel Soares -- 6. Role of endothelial progenitor cells in the metabolic syndrome / Carla Costa -- 7. Vascular glucose transport and the metabolic syndrome / Fatima Martel, Elisa Keating -- 8. Natural polyphenols as anti-oxidant, anti-Inflammatory and anti-angiogenic agents in the metabolic syndrome / Rita Negr̂o, Ana Faria -- 9. Metabolic syndrome: practical implications of a concept / Cassiano Abreu-Lima |
| Summary |
Offers a critical review and discussion of the knowledge gathered on Metabolic Syndrome (MS) and analyzes the interplay between oxidative stress, chronic inflammation and angiogenesis features. This volume focuses on various discoveries and progress toward possible therapeutic strategies |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Metabolic syndrome.
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Vascular endothelial growth factors.
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Inflammation.
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Oxidative stress.
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Metabolic Syndrome
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Angiogenesis Inducing Agents
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Inflammation
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Oxidative Stress
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MEDICAL -- Endocrinology & Metabolism.
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MEDICAL -- Nutrition.
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Vascular endothelial growth factors
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Oxidative stress
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Inflammation
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Metabolic syndrome
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Soares, Raquel.
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Costa, Carla.
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| ISBN |
9781402097010 |
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1402097018 |
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128201952X |
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9781282019522 |
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