This first volume of the comprehensive, two-volume work on oxidative stress in lung disease introduces the molecular mechanisms, and the role of oxidants in the progression of different lung diseases.
This book covers a wide range of topics concerning human tear based science, starting from basics such as the normal composition of tears and moving up to novel disease detection platforms.
This textbook uses a case-study approach to present the core principles of biochemistry and molecular biology in the context of human disease to students who will be involved in patient care.
Over the years there has been growing interest among the scientific community in investigating sleep and how it affects the memory and other brain functions.
This book describes the nature of aging, age-related disorders, and the molecular principles of emerging strategies for anti-aging interventions, while also discussing the discovery of targets for geroprotective drugs.
This book will provide current understandings about two ubiquitously expressed metabotropic GPCRs, G-coupled purinoreceptor type 2 (P2Y) and Takeda G-protein-coupled bile acid receptor 5 (TGR5).
The aim of this book is to provide comprehensive overview of the role of different tyrosine kinases in the progression and metastasis of various cancers of the gastrointestinal tract such as esophagus, liver, pancreas, stomach, and colorectal.
This book provides detailed and comprehensive mechanistic insights of the various risk factors that lead to the ischemic stroke and the novel therapeutic interventions against it.
This book combines fundamental concepts of biochemistry and the dental sciences to provide an authentic, coherent and comprehensive text for dental students.
Since the 1970s, there has been much discussion about the "e;glucoreceptor"e; and "e;substrate site"e; and which of these two is the dominant theory, but new findings on the glucose-sensing receptor have now shed new light on the "e;glucoreceptor theory.
The book is a non fiction-based piece of popular science which unravels the amazing adaptive physiological responses that our bodies undergo as we push it to the limits in extreme sports and natural environments.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted field of protease in the cellular environment and focuses on the recently elucidated functions of complex proteolytic systems in physiology and pathophysiology.
This volume comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Humanizing Work and Work Environment organized by the Indian Society of Ergonomics.
This book provides a concise yet comprehensive review of the morphological, biochemical, electrical, mechanical, and metabolic properties of vascular smooth muscle, the regulation of vascular activities and the intracellular signaling involved.
This book discusses the importance of oxidative stress, related biomarkers, and its diagnostic methods including bio-analytical and advanced detection systems.
This book is intended as a guide for all cardiologists who are interested in coronary imaging and physiology, a sound understanding of which is vital for the optimal performance of appropriate coronary interventions.
Using a multidisciplinary approach, this book describes the biochemical mechanisms associated with dysregulation of proteases and the resulting pathophysiological consequences.
In the context of the continual increase in the global incidence of diabetes, this book focuses on particular aspects of the disease such as the socio-economic burden and the effects on individuals and their families.
This book provides the reader with a range of questions and explanations related to essential aspects of the neural, hormonal and gastrointestinal physiology.
Esta obra, dirigida a psicólogos, educadores, profesionales relacionados con el desarrollo infantil y lectores en general, contiene una comprensión actualizada de la infancia, el trauma y la resiliencia.
Introducción a la anatomía aproximará al lector a las ciencias morfológicas, planteando un aprendizaje tanto desde la perspectiva de la anatomía sistémica como desde la topográfica, a partir de la experiencia de docentes tanto en el área de anatomía como en la enseñanza de esta ciencia en el marco de un plan de estudios basado en la enseñanza para la comprensión, en el cual se encontrará información integrada, pertinente y aplicable, presentada de manera sencilla, estructurada y con una clara orientación a la práctica profesional.
La formación del médico general requiere el conocimiento científico del comportamiento del metabolismo de los tejidos y sistemas en condiciones de salud para poder establecer un diagnóstico acertado y las orientaciones adecuadas al surgir fallas de los mismos en el curso de las enfermedades.
Esta obra está dirigida a quienes estén interesados en llegar a ser psicólogos clínicos existenciales, así como aquellos psicólogos que deseen complementar sus perspectivas y abordajes, de forma tal que puedan seguir interpretando la realidad desde su enfoque teórico, pero contextualizando este último en una adecuada descripción de la experiencia de sus pacientes.
Esta obra está dirigida a quienes estén interesados en llegar a ser psicólogos clínicos existenciales, así como aquellos psicólogos que deseen complementar sus perspectivas y abordajes, de forma tal que puedan seguir interpretando la realidad desde su enfoque teórico, pero contextualizando este último en una adecuada descripción de la experiencia de sus pacientes.
Lo que propone este libro es el descubrimiento del progreso del contacto fisico en fisioterapia, como herramienta para concebir la relacion con el otro, partiendo del hecho pedagogico de la educacion superior, como ese importante paso de la tecnica a la praxis.
Education for Sustainability is a key priority in today's schools, as our society seeks to find a balance between environmental, social, cultural, political and economic imperatives that affect our future.
This book provides professional development leaders and teachers with a framework for integrating authentic real-world performance tasks into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) classrooms.
This book provides a comprehensive review of the latest advances in translational pain and itch research, and presents the cutting-edge developments in the study of our two principal, yet most mysteries sensations.
