Physiology

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.

Phosphatases, such as TNAP are fundamental in regulating the roles of cellular, and consequently numerous body functions.

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Parameters such as membrane transport, metabolism and protein incorporation govern the fate of amino acids in living tissue.

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The enormous and varied role of calcium in living systems is now widely appreciated by both cell biologists and clinicians.

The 8th International Symposium on Microbial Growth on C1 Compounds was held at the Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego, CA, 27 August-1 September, 1995.

This book is the product of a unique collaboration by experts from leading international, regional and national agencies and professional organizations discussing on the current 'hot' issue on the judicious use and safety of radiation in radiology.

Research into gastrointestinal motility has received renewed interest in part due to recent advances in the techniques for measuring the structure and function of gastrointestinal cells, tissue and organs.

Cilia are tiny microtubule-based organelles projecting from the plasma membrane of practically all cells in the body.

Metallomics and the Cell provides in an authoritative and timely manner in 16 stimulating chapters, written by 37 internationally recognized experts from 9 nations, and supported by more than 3000 references, several tables, and 110 illustrations, mostly in color, a most up-to-date view of the "e;metallomes"e; which, as defined in the "e;omics"e; world, describe the entire set of biomolecules that interact with or are affected by each metal ion.

This book is an introductory systematic framework in the complex and interdisciplinary sex/gender debate, focusing on philosophy of law.

Since the beginning of the 21st Century there has been a rapid increase in our understanding of the cellular trafficking mechanisms of molecular chaperones in eukaryotes and in prokaryotes.

Arterial chemoreceptors are unique structures which continuously monitor changes in arterial blood oxygen, carbon dioxide, glucose, and acid.

Traditional research methodologies in the human respiratory system have always been challenging due to their invasive nature.

Lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein belonging to the transferrin family.

The discovery of vitamins in the early 1900s, their later chemical characterization and the clarification of pivotal metabolic functions are sequential aspects of a brilliant chapter in the history of modern nutritional sciences and medicine.

That precursors of adult coronary artery disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes begin in childhood have been clearly established by the Bogalusa Heart Study.

This book presents the latest findings in the field of investigation of molecular mechanisms of mechanical stretch and the role of cytokines in response of different tissues to it.

The book describes how the balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory molecules is related to health and disease.

The volume raises attention to the need of a completely new approach to breast cancer based on the knowledge collected on early breast cancer in the past two decades.

Transient Receptor Potential Channels offers a unique blend of thoughtfully selected topics ranging from the structural biology of this fascinating group of ion channels to their emerging roles in human diseases.

Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) of bone is a relatively recent research field.

This book provides a concise, concept-rich, and well-illustrated text of medical physiology.

This book addresses various aspects of male reproduction ranging from mind to testis.

This book presents the latest findings in the field of research of mechanosensitivity and mechanotransduction in different cells and tissues.

Circulation of blood is vital for the survival of vertebrates, including man.

Oxygen-Ozone therapy is a complementary approach less known than homeopathy and acupuncture because it has come of age only three decades ago.

Food or calorie restriction has been shown in many short-lived animals and the rhesus monkey to prolong life-span.

Heat Shock Proteins and Whole Body Physiology is an exciting new book in the Heat Shock Proteins series which provides the most up-to-date review on novel mechanisms insights into the important role played by heat shock proteins in human physiology.

The authors of this book analyze the influence of specific everyday life situations and contexts on the emotional state of people and the ways in which this can impact measurements of user experience.

The body of theory on speech production and speech disorder developed prior to Descartes has been so neglected by historians that its very existence is practically unknown today.

Hypoparathyroidism, a condition in which insufficient parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced to maintain normocalcemia is associated with a variety of acute and chronic symptoms and complications due to hypocalcemia.

Sepsis is a syndrome or sometimes it is a clinical condition evoked by uncontrolled endotoxin-reactions.

Introduzione alla neurobiologia, presenta in modo sintetico ma esauriente i principi scientifici e gli sviluppi più interessanti di questa disciplina complessa e variegata, la cui comprensione, più di altre materie, richiede un approccio multidisciplinare.

This book offers a mathematical update of the state of the art of the research in the field of mathematical and numerical models of the circulatory system.

The book covers areas of cellular physiology and metabolism that are of interest to scientists involved in research in diabetes and metabolic diseases.