Amino acids in human nutrition and health / / edited by J.P.F. D'Mello |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Wallingford, Oxfordshire ; ; Cambridge, MA, : CABI, c2012 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (578 p.) |
Disciplina | 612.015756 |
Altri autori (Persone) | D'MelloJ. P. Felix |
Soggetto topico |
Amino acids in human nutrition
Amino acids - Metabolism |
ISBN |
1-283-42582-3
9786613425829 1-84593-901-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Contributors; Preface; Glossary; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; PART I: ENZYMES AND METABOLISM; 1 Glutamate Dehydrogenase; 1.1 Abstract; 1.2 Introduction; 1.3 GDH in Animals; 1.4 Active Site; 1.5 Role of GDH in Insulin Homeostasis; 1.6 Evolution of GDH Allostery; 1.7 Conclusions; 1.8 Acknowledgements; 2 Aminotransferases; 2.1 Abstract; 2.2 Introduction; 2.3 The Role of Aminotransferases in Brain Metabolism; 2.4 Alanine Aminotransferases and Glutamate
2.5 Aspartate Aminotransferases and their Role in the Malate-Aspartate Shuttle and Glutamate Metabolism2.6 Pathological Conditions Resulting from Impaired Aminotransferase Metabolism; 2.7 Aminotransferase Proteins as Biomarkers of Disease; 2.8 Conclusions and Future Directions; 3 Arginase; 3.1 Abstract; 3.2 Introduction; 3.3 Isoforms and Distribution; 3.4 Structure and Location of Arginase; 3.5 Involvement of Arginase in Health and Disease; 3.6 Regulation of Activity; 3.7 Arginase Inhibitors; 3.8 Conclusions 4 Bypassing the Endothelial L-Arginine-Nitric Oxide Pathway: Effects of Dietary Nitrite and Nitrate on Cardiovascular Function4.1 Abstract; 4.2 Introduction; 4.3 L-Arginine: A Semi-Essential Amino Acid in Human Physiology; 4.4 L-Arginine is the Substrate of the Nitric Oxide Synthases: The L-Arginine-Nitric Oxide Pathway; 4.5 L-Arginine in Cardiovascular Disease: Perspectives and Limitations; 4.6 Nitric Oxide Generation without NO-Synthase? Bypassing the L-Arginine Pathway; 4.7 The Nitrate-Nitrite-Nitric Oxide Pathway; 4.8 Effects of Nitrite and Nitrate in Human Physiology 4.9 Dietary Nitrate and Nitrite4.10 Conclusions; 4.11 Acknowledgements; 5 Histidine Decarboxylase; 5.1 Abstract; 5.2 Introduction; 5.3 Histidine Decarboxylase Enzyme; 5.4 Histidine Decarboxylase Gene; 5.5 Pharmacological Inhibition; 5.6 mRNA Antisense and Gene Knockout; 5.7 Neurophysiology and Behaviour; 5.8 Summary and Conclusions; 5.9 Acknowledgements; 6 Glutamate Decarboxylase; 6.1 Abstract; 6.2 Introduction; 6.3 Distribution of GABA; 6.4 GAD 65 in Blood Leucocytes; 6.5 Taste Signalling; 6.6 Suggestions for Future Research; 6.7 Conclusions; 6.8 Acknowledgements; 7 Glutaminase; 7.1 Abstract 7.2 Introduction7.3 Mammalian Glutaminase Genes and Transcripts; 7.4 Mammalian Glutaminase Enzymes; 7.5 Glutaminase Expression in Mammalian Brain; 7.6 State of Art and Perspectives; 7.7 Conclusions; 7.8 Acknowledgements; 8 D-Serine and Serine Racemase in the Retina; 8.1 Abstract; 8.2 Introduction; 8.3 NMDA Receptor and D-serine as a Co-agonist; 8.4 D-Serine in the Retina; 8.5 Mechanisms of D-Serine Uptake in the Retina; 8.6 D-Serine and Serine Racemase in Retinal Neurons; 8.7 Role of D-Serine in the Retina; 8.8 Role of D-Serine and Serine Racemase in Neuronal Cell Death; 8.9 Conclusions 8.10 Acknowledgements |
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Wallingford, Oxfordshire ; ; Cambridge, MA, : CABI, c2012 | ||
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Apoprotein research [[electronic resource] /] / Linda R. Penfield and Rachel T. Nelson, editors |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Nova Biomedical Books, c2009 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (323 p.) |
Disciplina | 612.015756 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
PenfieldLinda R
NelsonRachel T |
Soggetto topico |
Apolipoproteins
Blood proteins Recombinant proteins |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 1-60876-737-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910452214503321 |
New York, : Nova Biomedical Books, c2009 | ||
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Apoprotein research [[electronic resource] /] / Linda R. Penfield and Rachel T. Nelson, editors |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Nova Biomedical Books, c2009 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (323 p.) |
Disciplina | 612.015756 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
PenfieldLinda R
NelsonRachel T |
Soggetto topico |
Apolipoproteins
Blood proteins Recombinant proteins |
ISBN | 1-60876-737-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910779519103321 |
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Apoprotein research / / Linda R. Penfield and Rachel T. Nelson, editors |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Nova Biomedical Books, c2009 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (323 p.) |
Disciplina | 612.015756 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
PenfieldLinda R
NelsonRachel T |
Soggetto topico |
Apolipoproteins
Blood proteins Recombinant proteins |
ISBN | 1-60876-737-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Apoprotein Research -- Contents -- Preface -- Research and Review Studies -- Apolipoproteins in Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Apolipoprotein AI -- Apolipoprotein AII -- Apolipoprotein AIV -- Apolipoprotein B48 -- Apolipoprotein B100 -- Apolipoprotein CI -- Apolipoprotein CII -- Apolipoprotein CIII -- Apolipoprotein D -- Apolipoprotein E -- Lipoprotein (A)/Apolipoprotein (A) -- Relevance for Patients with Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- A Review of the Association of Apolipoprotein E and Delirium -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Method -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Apolipoproteins and Lipids in Overweight Men with Familial Hypertriglyceridemia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Apolipoprotein E: Microbial Friend or Foe? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Viruses -- Bacteria -- Protozoa -- Conclusion -- References -- Apolipoprotein AV: The Riddle of the Sphinx -- Introduction -- Biological Properties -- Nuclear Receptors and Other Factors Influencing Expression of APOAV Gene -- Association between APOAV and Triglyceride as well as DIseases Associated with Hypertriglyceridemia -- Future Perspectives -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Structure of Apoproteins of Hen Egg Yolk Low-density Lipoproteins in Relation to Functionalities: A Review -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Structural Study of DLL Apoproteins -- Insertion of apo B in LDL -- Functional Properties of LDL Apoproteins -- Conclusion -- References -- An Overview of ApoE for Application in Gene Therapy -- Abstract -- Introduction -- ApoE and its Role -- Therapies for Atherosclerosis -- Gene Therapy in Atherosclerosis -- Mouse Models of ApoE Deficiency -- ApoE Gene Transfer.
ApoE and its Neuroprotective Effects -- Conclusions -- References -- The Heritabilities, Genetics and Networks of Apolipoproteins -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Components of the Lipoprotein Metabolism -- Genetics of Apolipoproteins -- Heritabilities of Components in the Metabolic Network of Lipoproteins -- The Significance of Heritability Measures -- The Network of the Lipid Transport System -- References -- Apolipoprotein E Gene Polymorphism and Metabolic Syndrome in a Free-living Elderly Community -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Apolipoprotein E and Metabolic Syndrome: Is there a Link? -- Conclusion -- References -- Short Communications -- Why is apoE Genotype a Risk Factor for Multiple Chronic Neurological Disorders? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- ApoE and Neurological Disorders -- ApoE in the Nervous System -- Isoform Specific Effects of apoE on Neuronal Structure and Function -- Isoform Specific Effects of apoE on Neuronal Plasticity Underlies its Link to Various Neurological DIseases -- References -- The Relationship of Postprandial Lipemia and Apolipoprotein Composition of High Density Lipoproteins -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Material and Methods -- Results -- Conclusion -- References -- The Role of Apoproteins in Modern Cardiovascular and Medical Research -- Apoproteins (Apolipoproteins) A and B -- Apolipoproteins CII, CIII and D -- Apolipoprotein E (APOE) -- Apolipoprotein H (APO H) -- References -- Index. |
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Glutathione and sulfur amino acids in human health and disease / / Roberta Masella and Giuseppe Mazza |
Autore | Masella Roberta |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, : Wiley, c2009 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (626 p.) |
Disciplina |
612.015756
612.3/98 612.398 |
Altri autori (Persone) | MazzaG. <1946-> |
Soggetto topico |
Glutathione - Psychological aspects
Sulfur amino acids - Psychological aspects Glutathione - Therapeutic use Sulfur amino acids - Therapeutic use Glutathione - Metabolism Sulfur amino acids - Metabolism |
ISBN |
1-282-27852-5
9786612278525 0-470-47597-8 0-470-47596-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
GLUTATHIONE AND SULFUR AMINO ACIDS IN HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE; CONTENTS; PREFACE; CONTRIBUTORS; I INTRODUCTION; 1 GLUTATHIONE AND THE SULFUR-CONTAINING AMINO ACIDS: AN OVERVIEW; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Why Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids?; 1.3 S-Adenosylmethionine, Nature's Wonder Cofactor; 1.4 Glutathione; 1.5 Taurine-the Second Essential Sulfur-Containing Amino Acid?; 1.6 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; II CHEMISTRY AND METABOLISM OF GSH AND SULFUR AMINO ACIDS; 2 SULFUR AMINO ACIDS CONTENTS OF DIETARY PROTEINS: DAILY INTAKE AND REQUIREMENTS; 2.1 Introduction
2.2 Sulfur Amino Acids (SAA) Content of Dietary Protein2.3 Sulfur Amino Acid Intake; 2.4 Nutritional Requirement for Total Sulfur Amino Acids; 2.5 Conclusions; References; 3 CELLULAR COMPARTMENTALIZATION OF GLUTATHIONE; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Glutathione Content in Cells; References; 4 INTESTINAL METABOLISM OF SULFUR AMINO ACIDS; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Isotopic Approaches to Study Metabolism; 4.3 Evidence of Gut Sulfur Amino Acid Metabolism; 4.4 Other Key Players in Intestinal Sulfur Amino Acid Metabolism; 4.5 Cysteine in Redox Function and Oxidant Stress in the Gut 4.6 Pathophysiology of Sulfur Amino Acid Metabolism in the GIT4.7 Conclusions; References; 5 HEPATIC SULFUR AMINO ACID METABOLISM; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Dietary Relation between Methionine and Cysteine; 5.3 Metabolic Relation between Hepatic Sulfur Amino Acids, B Vitamins, and Methyl Group Metabolism; 5.4 Regulation of Sulfur Amino Acid Metabolism and Related Metabolic Pathways in the Liver; 5.5 Impact of Physiologic and Nutritional Factors on Sulfur Amino Acid Metabolism; 5.6 Conclusions; References; III ANTIOXIDANT AND DETOXIFICATION ACTIVITIES 6 GLUTATHIONE AND SULFUR CONTAINING AMINO ACIDS: ANTIOXIDANT AND CONJUGATION ACTIVITIES6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Reactive Oxygen Species and Antioxidants; 6.3 Glutathione Redox Cycle; 6.4 Regulation of GSH and Cysteine Levels; 6.5 Biotransformation; 6.6 ROS-Mediated Cellular Signaling; 6.7 Transcription Regulation of Antioxidant and Conjugation Enzymes; 6.8 Oxidative Stress and Diseases; References; 7 GLUTAREDOXIN AND THIOREDOXIN ENZYME SYSTEMS: CATALYTIC MECHANISMS AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 General Characteristics of Glutaredoxins 7.3 General Characteristics of Thioredoxins7.4 Glutaredoxin Mechanism of Action; 7.5 Thioredoxin Mechanism of Action; 7.6 Control of Grx Expression; 7.7 Control of Trx Expression in Mammalian Systems; 7.8 Cellular Functions of Grx; 7.9 Cellular Functions of Trx; 7.10 Reversible Sulfhydryl Oxidation and Disease; 7.11 Conclusions; References; 8 METHIONINE SULFOXIDE REDUCTASES: A PROTECTIVE SYSTEM AGAINST OXIDATIVE DAMAGE; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 History of the Msr System; 8.3 MsrA and MsrB Protein Structure and Mechanism of Action; 8.4 Msr Reducing Requirement; 8.5 Other Members of the Msr Family 8.6 The Msr System: Both a Repair Enzyme and a Scavenger of ROS |
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Masella Roberta | ||
Hoboken, : Wiley, c2009 | ||
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Glutathione in Health and Disease / / edited by Pinar Erkekoglu, Belma Kocer-Gumusel |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Place of publication not identified] : , : IntechOpen, , 2018 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (92 pages) |
Disciplina | 612.015756 |
Soggetto topico | Glutathione |
ISBN |
1-83881-493-0
1-78984-276-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910317779603321 |
[Place of publication not identified] : , : IntechOpen, , 2018 | ||
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Glutathione System and Oxidative Stress in Health and Disease / / edited by Margarete Dulce Bagatini, Charles Assmann |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London : , : IntechOpen, , 2020 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (111 pages) |
Disciplina | 612.015756 |
Soggetto topico | Glutathione |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910688417303321 |
London : , : IntechOpen, , 2020 | ||
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Handbook of biologically active peptides [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Abba J. Kastin |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Diego, Calif., : Elsevier, 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (2033 p.) |
Disciplina |
572.65
612.015756 |
Altri autori (Persone) | KastinAbba J |
Soggetto topico |
Protein engineering
Peptides - Biotechnology |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 0-12-385096-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | section I. Plant peptides / Yoshikatsu Matsubayashi -- section II. Bacterial/antibiotic peptides / Robert E.W. Hancock -- section III. Fungal peptides / Tzi Bun Ng -- section IV. Invertebrate peptides / Ronald J. Nachman -- section V. Amphibian/skin peptides / J. Michael Conlon -- section VI. Venom peptides / Jean-Marc Sabatier -- section VII. Cancer/anticancer peptides / Terry Moody -- section VIII. Vaccine peptides / Pravin T.P. Kaumaya -- section IX. Immune/inflammatory peptides / Joost Oppenheim -- section X. Brain peptides / Hubert Vaudry -- section XI. Edocrine peptides / Ludwik Malendowicz -- section XII. Ingestive peptides / Stephen C. Woods -- section XIII. Gastrointestinal peptides / Yvette Taché -- section XIV. Cardiovascular peptides / Kazuhiro Takahashi -- section XV. Renal peptides / Willis K. Samson -- section XVI. Respiratory peptides / Sami Said -- section XVII. Opiate peptides / Fred Nyberg -- section XVIII. Neurotrophic peptides / Illana Gozes -- section XIX. Blood-brain peptides / Weihong Pan -- section XX. Peptide biosynthesis/processing / Naoto Minamino -- section XXI. General peptide topics / Abba J. Kastin. |
Altri titoli varianti | Biologically active peptides |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910462791803321 |
San Diego, Calif., : Elsevier, 2013 | ||
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Handbook of biologically active peptides / / edited by Abba J. Kastin |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Diego, Calif., : Elsevier, 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (liii, 1942 pages, 36 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
Disciplina |
572.65
612.015756 |
Collana | Gale eBooks |
Soggetto topico |
Peptides
Peptide hormones Hormones |
ISBN | 0-12-385096-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | section I. Plant peptides / Yoshikatsu Matsubayashi -- section II. Bacterial/antibiotic peptides / Robert E.W. Hancock -- section III. Fungal peptides / Tzi Bun Ng -- section IV. Invertebrate peptides / Ronald J. Nachman -- section V. Amphibian/skin peptides / J. Michael Conlon -- section VI. Venom peptides / Jean-Marc Sabatier -- section VII. Cancer/anticancer peptides / Terry Moody -- section VIII. Vaccine peptides / Pravin T.P. Kaumaya -- section IX. Immune/inflammatory peptides / Joost Oppenheim -- section X. Brain peptides / Hubert Vaudry -- section XI. Edocrine peptides / Ludwik Malendowicz -- section XII. Ingestive peptides / Stephen C. Woods -- section XIII. Gastrointestinal peptides / Yvette Taché -- section XIV. Cardiovascular peptides / Kazuhiro Takahashi -- section XV. Renal peptides / Willis K. Samson -- section XVI. Respiratory peptides / Sami Said -- section XVII. Opiate peptides / Fred Nyberg -- section XVIII. Neurotrophic peptides / Illana Gozes -- section XIX. Blood-brain peptides / Weihong Pan -- section XX. Peptide biosynthesis/processing / Naoto Minamino -- section XXI. General peptide topics / Abba J. Kastin. |
Altri titoli varianti | Biologically active peptides |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910786136403321 |
San Diego, Calif., : Elsevier, 2013 | ||
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Handbook of biologically active peptides / / edited by Abba J. Kastin |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Diego, Calif., : Elsevier, 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (liii, 1942 pages, 36 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
Disciplina |
572.65
612.015756 |
Collana | Gale eBooks |
Soggetto topico |
Peptides
Peptide hormones Hormones |
ISBN | 0-12-385096-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | section I. Plant peptides / Yoshikatsu Matsubayashi -- section II. Bacterial/antibiotic peptides / Robert E.W. Hancock -- section III. Fungal peptides / Tzi Bun Ng -- section IV. Invertebrate peptides / Ronald J. Nachman -- section V. Amphibian/skin peptides / J. Michael Conlon -- section VI. Venom peptides / Jean-Marc Sabatier -- section VII. Cancer/anticancer peptides / Terry Moody -- section VIII. Vaccine peptides / Pravin T.P. Kaumaya -- section IX. Immune/inflammatory peptides / Joost Oppenheim -- section X. Brain peptides / Hubert Vaudry -- section XI. Edocrine peptides / Ludwik Malendowicz -- section XII. Ingestive peptides / Stephen C. Woods -- section XIII. Gastrointestinal peptides / Yvette Taché -- section XIV. Cardiovascular peptides / Kazuhiro Takahashi -- section XV. Renal peptides / Willis K. Samson -- section XVI. Respiratory peptides / Sami Said -- section XVII. Opiate peptides / Fred Nyberg -- section XVIII. Neurotrophic peptides / Illana Gozes -- section XIX. Blood-brain peptides / Weihong Pan -- section XX. Peptide biosynthesis/processing / Naoto Minamino -- section XXI. General peptide topics / Abba J. Kastin. |
Altri titoli varianti | Biologically active peptides |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814639303321 |
San Diego, Calif., : Elsevier, 2013 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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