Author: Young-Joon Surh
Publisher: CRC Press
Keywords: oxidative, stress, disease, inflammation, health
Number of Pages: 660
Published: 2005-05-24
List price: $205.95
ISBN-10: 0824727339
ISBN-13: 9780824727338

Specifically focusing on the redox regulation of cell signaling responsible for oxidative stress and inflammatory tissue damage, this reference provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research on the intracellular events mediating or preventing oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory processes induced by endogenous and xenobiotic factors-analyzing the implications of oxidative stress and inflammatory damage in the pathogenesis of human disorders such as cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and diabetes.

Author: Yuan Luo
Publisher: CRC Press
Keywords: oxidative, stress, disease, related, neurodegeneration
Number of Pages: 528
Published: 2005-11-21
List price: $199.95
ISBN-10: 0849337259
ISBN-13: 9780849337253

Despite the progress being made by researchers, Alzheimer’s disease, along with other age-related neurodegenerative disorders, continues to exact a tremendous toll on our society. However, we are beginning to see a relationship that ties degenerative disorders to oxidative stress and lifestyle, suggesting the possibility for prevention and intervention through changes of individual habits, especially with regard to diet. Oxidative Stress and Age-Related Neurodegeneration brings together expert researchers involved with recent developments across a variety of fields. In looking at causation,

Author: W.A. Pryor
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: status, stress, oxidative, assays, bio
Number of Pages: 296
Published: 2001-11-23
List price: $136.00
ISBN-10: 0444509577
ISBN-13: 9780444509574

This work contains over thirty chapters by leading researchers in the field of oxidative biology, originally presented as articles in an extended Forum in the highly-cited journal, Free Radical Biology & Medicine. The papers in this Forum (or Symposium-in-print) spanned seven issues of the journal, over many months. This is the first time that all of these expert contributions are presented in one place.Reliable methods for measuring OSS in organisms are essential. These would, amongst other things, offer applications as early warning signals for cancer and heart disease - eventually gi

Author: D. Mark Hodge
Publisher: CRC Pre
Keywords: crops, horticultural, stress, oxidative, postharvest
Number of Pages: 266
Published: 2003-02-13
List price: $55.95
ISBN-10: 1560229632
ISBN-13: 9781560229636

Learn how oxidative stress affects fresh fruits and vegetables--and how to inhibit this process!This vital book brings together internationally respected authorities who share their experiences, insights, and approaches to postharvest oxidative stress. It examines the factors that induce oxidative stress and the processes by which oxidative stress affects the quality, shelf life, and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables after harvest. Postharvest Oxidative Stress in Horticultural Crops also explores regulation of oxygen species production and the function of antioxidants, and examines te

Authors:G. Ali Qureshi, S. Hasan Parvez,
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: disorders, neurodegenerative, stress, oxidative
Number of Pages: 794
Published: 2007-06-07
List price: $192.00
ISBN-10: 0444528091
ISBN-13: 9780444528094

Oxidative stress is the result of an imbalance in pro-oxidant/antioxidant homeostasis that leads to the generation of toxic reactive oxygen species. Brain cells are continuously exposed to reactive oxygen species generated by oxidative metabolism, and in certain pathological conditions defense mechanisms against oxygen radicals may be weakened and/or overwhelmed. DNA is a potential target for oxidative damage, and genomic damage can contribute to neuropathogenesis. It is important therefore to identify tools for the quantitative analysis of DNA damage in models on neurological disorders. This

Authors:Marrick Kukin, Valentin Fuster MD PhD,
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: failure, cardiac, stress, oxidative
Number of Pages: 313
Published: 2002-10-29
List price: $139.95
ISBN-10: 0879937092
ISBN-13: 9780879937096

Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City, NY. Text explores oxidative stress as being a critical contributor to the adverse consequences of heart failure. Discusses current concepts, the the pathophysiology, clinical, and laboratory evidence of oxidative stress, and therapeutic pathways. For researchers and clinicians. DNLM: Heart Failure, Congestive--Pathophysiology.

Authors:Lester Packer, Enrique Cadenas,
Publisher: CRC Press
Keywords: disease, stress, oxidative, antioxidants, handbook
Number of Pages: 712
Published: 2001-11-15
List price: $259.95
ISBN-10: 0824705475
ISBN-13: 9780824705473

Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles. Presents most recent research on the biochemical, physiological, and clinical aspects of antioxidant molecules. Explores the metabolism, efficacy, and current therapeutic applications of vitamins, carotenoids, polyphenols, flavonoids, lipoic acid, glutathione, and melatonin. Previous edition: c1996.