Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins
Author | : George F.M. Ball |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 493 |
Release | : 2024-10-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781040104149 |
ISBN-13 | : 1040104142 |
Rating | : 4/5 (142 Downloads) |
Download or read book Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins written by George F.M. Ball and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-10-02 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.