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Handbook of the biology of aging.

The Handbook of the biology of aging, Seventh Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research findings in the biology of aging. Intended as a summary for researchers, it may also be used as a high level textbook for graduate courses. Contains basic aging processes as determined by...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Masoro, Edward J., Austad, Steven N., 1946-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Burlington, MA : Academic Press, 2011.
Edición:7th ed. /
Colección:Handbooks of aging.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The genetic network of life-span extension by dietary restriction / Eric Greer, Anne Brunet
  • Role of the somatotropic axis in mammalian aging / Holly M. Brown-Borg
  • Mechanisms of mitrochondrial free radical production and the relationship to the aging process / Casey L. Quinlan, Jason R. Treberg, Martin D. Brand
  • Aging and apoptosis in muscle / Stephen E. Alway, Michael R. Morissette, Parco M. Siu
  • Aging and adipose tissue / Roberta Florido, Tamara Tchkonia, James L. Kirkland
  • Aging of stem cells: intrinsic changes and environmental influences / Ling Liu, Thomas A. Rando
  • Leukocyte telomere dynamics, human aging and life span / Abraham Aviv
  • An objective appraisal of the free radical theory of aging / Michael Lustgarten, Florian L. Muller, Holly Van Remmen
  • TOR: a conserved nutrient-sensing pathway that determines life-span across species / Pankaj Kapahi, Lutz Kockel
  • Comparative genetics of aging / George L. Sutphin, Matt Kaeberlein
  • Sirtuins in aging and age-related diseases / Marcia C. Haigis, David A. Sinclair
  • Inflammation in aging processes: an integrative and ecological perspective / Caleb E. Finch
  • Protein homeostasis and aging / Susmita Kaushik, Ana Maria Cuervo
  • Terminal weight loss, frailty, and mortality / Edward J. Masoro
  • Human brain myelination trajectories across the life span: implications for CNS function and dysfunction / Jonathan E. Sherin, George Bartzokis
  • Aging and the cerebral microvasculature: clinical implications and potential therapeutic interventions / Farzaneh A. Sorond, Lewis A. Lipsitz
  • Aging and insulin secretion / Jeffrey B. Halter
  • Cardiovascular effects of aging in primates- gender differences / Hongyu Qiu [and others]
  • Cerebral vascular dysfunction with aging / Frank M. Faraci
  • Pulmonary function in aging humans / Nigel A.S. Taylor
  • Calorie restriction in nonhuman and human primates / Luigi Fontana [and others]
  • Age-related changes in thermoreception and thermoregulation / Eus J.W. Van Someren
  • Sex differences in longevity and aging / Steven N. Austad.