| Absorption and Utilization of Amino Acids: Volume I Contributor(s): Friedman, Mendel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138596671 ISBN-13: 9781138596672 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $267.30 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Biochemistry - Science | Life Sciences - General |
| Physical Information: 274 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Containing 45 papers written by outstanding international authors from 14 countries, this three-volume compendium brings together the elements needed to understand the factors which influence the utilization of amino acids. The wide-ranging topics include descriptions of metabolic pathways and mechanisms of the biological utilization of amino acids, as well as factors that influence amino acid bioavailability in enteral and parenteral nutrition. The use of amino acids to improve the quality and safety of the diet is presented. Also discussed are amino acid precursors of biogenic amines and the role of amino acids in atherosclerosis, cancer, and immunity. Scientists from many disciplines will benefit from this broad overview. |