Sidransky Tryptophan

Biochemical and Health Implications
Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4200-3679-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 280 Seiten

Reihe: Modern Nutrition

Historically, the amino acid tryptophan has been considered to play a role in cancer development and the aging process. In recent times, this nutrient has been associated with eosinophila myalgia syndrome - a new human disease that attacks the muscular system. This detailed book examines the implications of the large measure of fresh information gained in recent years. Tryptophan: Biochemical and Health Implications presents an up-to-date, comprehensive view of how L-tryptophan acts and discusses its pivotal role in protein metabolism.

Zielgruppe

Nutritionists, biochemists, pharmacologists, pathologists, physicians, and toxicologists

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sidransky, Herschel

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biochemie (nichtmedizinisch)
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Komplementäre Medizin, Asiatische Medizin (TCM), Heilpraktiker
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Ernährungsmedizin, Diätetik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Tryptophan: A Unique Entity
Findings in Deficiency States
Genetics
Chemical Pathways, Protein Metabolism, and Interrelationships
Blood and Hormonal Responses to Tryptophan (Lack or Excess)
Tryptophan Effects or Influences on Biological Processes
Effects or Influences on Organ Systems
Pharmacology and Selected Therapeutic Uses
Toxicity
Serotonin and Melatonin
The Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome
Tryptophan: Past and Future Directions