Overview

Apoptosis is the regulated form of cell death. It is a complex process defined by a set of characteristic morphological and biochemical features that involves the active participation of affected cells in a self-destruction cascade. This programmed cell death plays a critical role in physiological functions such as cell deletion during embryonic development, balancing cell number in continuously renewing tissues and immune system development. Additionally, a dysregulation of apoptosis is underlying in numerous pathological situations such as Parkinson, Alzheimer's disease and cancer. A number of studies have pointed out an association between consumption of fruits and vegetables, and certain beverages such as tea and wine, which are rich in polyphenols, with reduced risk of chronic diseases, including cancer. Apoptosis is also the regulatory mechanism involved in the removal of unnecessary cells during development and in tissue homeostasis in a wide range of organisms from insects to mammals. The aim of this book is to provide untouched studies in this new and exciting field.

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Author:   Daniel W Cho
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.826kg
ISBN:  

9781600214332

ISBN 10:   1600214339
Pages:   267
Publication Date:   06 September 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Preface; Morphological Studies of Osteoclast Apoptosis and the Effects of Endogenous Mediators; Low Molecular Weight Glycosaminoglycans and Apoptosis: Potential Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders Including Alzheimer's Disease; Lymphocytes as Cell Model to Study Oxidative Stress-induced Apoptosis and Cytoprotection in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease; Role of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) in Cell Growth and Death; Antiapoptotic Treatment Targets in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure; Apoptosis of Leukaemia Cells Induced by L-Ascorbic Acid and ARsenic Trioxide: The effect of Oxidative STress and Glutathione Homeostasis; Apoptosis Versus Survival in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia B Cells: Role of Death Receptors and of Cytokines; Cell Death Mechanisms in Pancreatitis; The Role of Apoptosis in Psoriasis and Lichen Planus; Index.

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