Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins

Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins
by: George F.M. Ball (Author)
Publisher:
Edition: 1st
Publication Date: 2024/10/2
Language: English
Print Length: 492 pages
ISBN-10: 1032525800
ISBN-13: 9781032525808
Book Description
Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins is a key resource describing how vitamins function as physiologically active molecules at the cellular level. The contents of the book are divided into four sections including a thorough introduction; biological perspectives; fat-soluble vitamins; and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamin chapters cover information on chemical structures; intestinal absorption; plasma transport and metabolism; biochemical and physiological actions; regulations of gene expression; immunological properties; deficiency-related diseases. The 'perspectives' chapters facilitate the understanding of vitamin biology; including the theory of biochemistry, physiology, endocrinology, molecular genetics, and immunology.Features· Facilitates learning and understanding through a logical flow of information.· Discusses vitamin 'behavior' across a wide range of biological disciplines.· Discusses immunological and deficiency-related diseases including coronary artery disease, diabetes and cancer; and potential toxicity.Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins appeals to those involved in vitamin research or teaching, postgraduate students studying nutrition or health-related topics, health practitioners, and scientists.
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Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins is a key resource describing how vitamins function as physiologically active molecules at the cellular level. The contents of the book are divided into four sections including a thorough introduction; biological perspectives; fat-soluble vitamins; and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamin chapters cover information on chemical structures; intestinal absorption; plasma transport and metabolism; biochemical and physiological actions; regulations of gene expression; immunological properties; deficiency-related diseases. The 'perspectives' chapters facilitate the understanding of vitamin biology; including the theory of biochemistry, physiology, endocrinology, molecular genetics, and immunology.Features· Facilitates learning and understanding through a logical flow of information.· Discusses vitamin 'behavior' across a wide range of biological disciplines.· Discusses immunological and deficiency-related diseases including coronary artery disease, diabetes and cancer; and potential toxicity.Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins appeals to those involved in vitamin research or teaching, postgraduate students studying nutrition or health-related topics, health practitioners, and scientists. Read more