Antioxidants in Disease Mechanisms and Therapy Vol. 38: Antioxidants in Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies
| Author/creator | Sies, Helmut Editor |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Academic Press [Imprint] San Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology Books |
| Description | 707 p. ill 09.000 x 06.000 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Book Series Backfile Package - Life Sciences [YBLSC] |
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| Other author/creator | August, J. Thomas Contribution by |
| Other author/creator | Anders, M. W. Contribution by |
| Other author/creator | Murad, Ferid Contribution by |
| Other author/creator | Coyle, Joseph T. Contribution by |
| Other author/creator | Packer, Lester Volume Editor |
| Series | Advances in Pharmacology Ser. |
| Summary | Annotation <b>Antioxidants in Disease Mechanisms and Therapy</b> presents molecular actions of natural and synthetic antioxidants and emphasizes the potential role in disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies. The modulationof gene expression by the induction of antioxidant enzymes is a novel role beyond the direct antioxidant action. The volume explores the current state of knowledge on oxidants and antioxidants in disease processes, including arteriosclerosis, adult respiratory distress syndrome, cystic fibrosis, Down's syndrome, inflammation, cataract, age-related macular degeneration, afflications of the nervous system, AIDS, liver diseases, diabetes, skin diseases, and cancer.<br /><br />Key Features<br />* Contains cutting-edge information on focused topics written by expert scientists<br />* Provides the first in-depth treatment of novel compounds, such as melatonin and polyamines<br />* Attempts molecular pathophysiology which links basic science and the clinic<br />* Presents critical assessment of controversial topics |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780120329397 |
| ISBN | 0120329395 (Trade Cloth) Out of Stock Indefinitely |
| Standard identifier# | 9780120329397 |
| Stock number | 00991439 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |