Taurine in Nutrition and Neurology
Ryan J. . Ed(S): Huxtable
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Paperback. Editor(s): Huxtable, Ryan J. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 552 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1068.
There is increasing recognition of the biological importance of taurine. Disturbances in taurine metabolism are seen in dysfunction- al states as diverse as epilepsy, cardiomyopathy, Friedreich's ataxia and congestive heart failure, which combined with the antiepi1eptic and cardiotonic actions of taurine underscore the emerging clinical importance of this fascinating substance. This is the third book to appear on taurine since 1976. The last book (Taurine and Neuro1oeica1 Disorders, Raven Press, 1978) emphasized the involvement of taurine in central nervous system phenomena. These actions are further explored in this volume. In addition, nutritional aspects of taurine, particularly as these re- late ... Read more
There is increasing recognition of the biological importance of taurine. Disturbances in taurine metabolism are seen in dysfunction- al states as diverse as epilepsy, cardiomyopathy, Friedreich's ataxia and congestive heart failure, which combined with the antiepi1eptic and cardiotonic actions of taurine underscore the emerging clinical importance of this fascinating substance. This is the third book to appear on taurine since 1976. The last book (Taurine and Neuro1oeica1 Disorders, Raven Press, 1978) emphasized the involvement of taurine in central nervous system phenomena. These actions are further explored in this volume. In addition, nutritional aspects of taurine, particularly as these re- late ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
552
Condition
New
Series
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Number of Pages
552
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781475704044
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V9781475704044
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