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Vitamins and hormones : advances in research and applications. Volume 45 /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Aurbach, Gerald D., 1927-1991, McCormick, Donald B. (Donald Bruce), 1904-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York ; London : Academic Press, �1989.
Colección:Vitamins and hormones ; v. 45.
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  • Front Cover; Vitamins and Hormones: Advances in Research and Applications, Volume 45; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Experimental Obesity: A Homeostatic Failure due to Defective Nutrient Stimulation of the Sympathetic Nervous System; I. Introduction; II. Hypothalamic Obesity; III. Genetic Obesity; IV. Dietary Obesity; V. Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 2. Estrogen Regulation of Protein Synthesis and Cell Growth in Human Breast Cancer; I. Introduction; II. Estrogen Regulation of Normal Breast Development.
  • III. Estrogen Regulation of Protein Synthesis via the Estrogen ReceptorIV. Estrogen-Mediated Control of Cell Growth; V. Other Estrogen-Regulated Proteins; VI. Mechanisms of Estrogen Resistance; VII. Conclusions; References; Chapter 3. Calcium Homeostasis in Birds; I. Introduction; II. The Conceptual Mode; III. The Regulating Hormones; IV. The Controlling Systems; V. Calcium Homeostasis System: Simulated Oscillatory Behavior; VI. Calcium Metabolism and Avian Reproduction; References; Chapter 4. Pyrroloquinoline Quinone: A Novel Cofactor; I. Cofactor Research; II. Properties.
  • III. Distribution in Organisms and EnzymesIV. Biosynthesis; V. Biological Role; VI. Implications and Perspectives; References; Chapter 5. Folylpolyglutamate Synthesis and Role in the Regulation of One-Carbon Metabolism; I. Introduction; II. Folate and One-Carbon Metabolism; III. Folylpolyglutamates in Mammalian Cells and Tissues; IV. Role of Folylpolyglutamates; V. Folylpolyglutamate Synthesis and Degradation; VI. Factors That Affect Folylpolyglutamate Distributions and Folate Levels; VII. Changes in Folylpolyglutamate Distributions as a Regulatory Mechanism; VIII. Summary; References.
  • Chapter 6. BiotinI. Introduction; II. Biotin Structure and Biosynthesis; III. Biotin-Dependent Enzymes; IV. Nonprosthetic Group Functions of Biotin; V. Inherited Biotin Deficiencies-Single and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiencies; VI. Biotin-Binding Proteins; VII. Biotin Deficiency Symptoms of Yet Undetermined Etiology; VIII. Conclusion; References; Index.