Understanding Insulin and Insulin Resistance

Author:   Anil Gupta (Professor and Head, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Eklavya Dental College and Hospital, Kotputli under Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, India)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
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9780128202340


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   18 November 2021
Format:   Paperback
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Understanding Insulin and Insulin Resistance is written in a simple and clear language illustrated with diagrams that show the complex interplay of various factors in the initiation of insulin resistance. The design is systematic and meticulous, portraying topics in a flow from simple to complex. This resource is intended for a broad audience spanning across biochemistry, medicine, dentistry, academia, physicians, and research scholars. It extends the approach to biochemistry, physiology, metabolism of insulin along with the coverage of pathophysiology of insulin resistance, its effects on the body tissues, and its analysis on insulin resistance syndrome.

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Author:   Anil Gupta (Professor and Head, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Eklavya Dental College and Hospital, Kotputli under Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, India)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Weight:   0.910kg
ISBN:  

9780128202340


ISBN 10:   0128202343
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   18 November 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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1. Discovery of insulin 2. Structure and properties of insulin 3. Biosynthesis of insulin 4. Biosynthesis, intracellular-trafficking, and exocytosis of insulin granules 5. Regulation of insulin secretion 6. Regulation of insulin secretion 7. Direct and indirect actions of insulin: role of insulin receptor, glucose transporters (GLUTs), and sodium-glucose linked transporters (SGLTs) 8. Metabolic and physiological effects of insulin 9. Etiopathogenesis of insulin resistance 10. Insulin resistance syndrome

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Dr. Anil Gupta is Professor & Head, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Eklavya Dental College & Hospital, Kotputli under Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, India. He graduated in Bio-Sciences from Punjab University, received his Masters in Biochemistry, and completed his PhD in Biochemistry from SJJT University, Rajasthan. He is persistently pursuing post-doctoral research, independently, related to “Nutritional Status of Children between 2 years to below 5 years of Age.” He has got more than 30 research papers accepted and published in high impact, peer reviewed and indexed journals. He is accorded with merit certificates, merit scholarships and medals. He has more than 10 years of teaching experience and over 20 years of clinical experience. He is a mentor to PhD scholars working in fields, such as predisposition of blood groups to diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia. He serves as reviewer and member, editorial boards in national and international journals.

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