Integration of metabolism, energetics, and signal transduction : unifying foundations in cell growth and death, cancer, atherosclerosis, and Alzheimer disease /

INTEGRATION OF METABOLISM, ENERGETICS, AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION Unifying Foundations in Cell Growth and Death, Cancer, Atherosclerosis, and Alzheimer Disease ROBERT K. OCKNER "Dr. Ockner has written a fascinating and original book which explores potential metabolic links to neurodegeneration. He...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Ockner, Robert K., 1936-
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Kluwer Academic Publishers, [2004]
Subjects:	Cell metabolism. Energy metabolism. Cellular signal transduction. Fatty acids > Metabolism. Pathology, Cellular. Energy Metabolism > physiology. Alzheimer Disease > physiopathology. Arteriosclerosis > physiopathology. Cell Death > physiology. Cell Division > physiology. Neoplasms > physiopathology. Signal Transduction > physiology. MEDICAL > Pathology. MEDICAL > Pathophysiology. Cellen (biologie) Stofwisseling. Energiestofwisseling. Signalen. Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:

Prologue
Disparate Themes: Origins and Integration
Introduction to Section I
Nutrient and Energy Metabolism in Cell Proliferation
Fatty Acids and Growth Regulation
Mitochondrial Function in Cell Growth and Death
Metabolic Effects of Antiproliferative Agents
Fatty Acids and Mitochondria, Cell Growth and Injury: Broader Implications
Metabolism and Gene Expression in Liver Regeneration
Section II Conclusions.-Introduction to Section III
Energetics of Neuronal Activation
Utilization of Oxidizable Substrates in Brain
Astrocyte Metabolism and Astrocyte-Neuron Interaction
Neuronal Energy Metabolism in Brain
Pathogenesis of Alzheimer Disease
Section III Conclusions
Looking back, looking ahead.