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 new studies in the field of apoptosis research.

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Author:   Rafe G Valentino ,  Lindsey C. Vinter
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.718kg
ISBN:  

9781600214301

ISBN 10:   1600214304
Pages:   242
Publication Date:   02 July 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Preface; Natural Background Radiation-Induced Apoptosis and the Maintenance of Mammilian Life on Earth; Apoptosis in Scleroderma: Current Insights into the Role of Apoptosis in Human as well as Animal Models of Scleroderma; Vitamin E-Induced Apoptosis in Mouse Mammary Tumours; Adaptation of the Sperm Chromatin Dispersion (SCD) Test to Determine DNA Fragmentation from Bovine Sperm; Anti-Tumour Signalling Pathways Modulated by Plant Polyphenols; Apoptosis in Insects; Involvement of Apoptosis-Like Cell Death in Coelomocytes of Themiste petricola (Sipuncula) in the Formation of a Cellular Clot with Hemostatic and Immune Functions; Antiapoptotic and Proapoptotic Effects of Plant Polyphenols; Polyphenols and Apoptosis: The Case of Flavonoids; Index.

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