Biochemistry of lipids, lipoproteins and membranes
Research on the biochemistry and molecular biology of lipids and lipoproteins has experienced remarkable growth in the last 20 years, particularly with the realization that many different classes of lipids play fundamental roles in diseases such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. The 5th edition of this book has been written with two major objectives. The first objective is to provide students and teachers with an advanced up-to-date textbook covering the major areas of current interest in the lipid field. The chapters are written for students and researchers familiar with the general concepts of lipid metabolism but who wish to expand their knowledge in this area. The second objective is to provide a reference text for scientists who are about to enter the field of lipids, lipoproteins and membranes and who wish to learn more about this area of research. All of the chapters have been extensively updated since the 4th edition appeared in 2002. Key Features: * Represents a bridge between the superficial coverage of the lipid field found in basic biochemistry text books and the highly specialized material contained in scientific review articles and monographs. * Allows scientists to become familiar with recent developments related to their own research interests, and will help clinical researchers and medical students keep abreast of developments in basic science that are important for subsequent clinical advances. * Serves as a general reference book for scientists studying lipids, lipoproteins and membranes and as an advanced and up-to-date textbook for teachers and students who are familiar with the basic concepts of lipid biochemistry
Electronic book
1 online resource (xii, 631 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
9780444532190, 9780080559889, 0444532196, 0080559883
281598630
Functional roles of lipids in membranes / William Dowhan, Mikhail Bogdanov, and Eugenia Mileykovskaya
Lipid modifications of proteins / Anant K. Menon
Fatty acid and phospholipid metabolism in prokaryotes / Charles O. Rock
Lipid metabolism in plants / Katherine M. Schmid and John B. Ohlrogge
Oxidation of fatty acids in eukaryotes / Horst Schulz
Fatty acid synthesis in eukaryotes / Hei Sook Sul and Stuart Smith
Fatty acid desaturation and chain elongation in mammals / Makoto Miyazaki and James M. Ntambi
Phospholipid biosynthesis in eukaryotes / Dennis E. Vance and Jean E. Vance
Ether-linked lipids and their bioactive species / Thomas M. McIntyre, Fred Snyder, and Gopal K. Marathe
Lipid metabolism in adipose tissue / Ann V. Hertzel [and others]
Phospholipases / David C. Wilton
The eicosanoids : cyclooxygenase, lipoxygenase, and epoxygenase pathways / William L. Smith and Robert C. Murphy
Sphingolipids / Alfred H. Merrill, Jr
Cholesterol biosynthesis / Laura Liscum
Metabolism and function of bile acids / Luis B. Agellon
Lipid assembly into cell membranes / Dennis R. Voelker
Lipoprotein structure / Ana Jonas and Michael C. Phillips
Assembly and secretion of triacylglycerol-rich lipoproteins / Jean E. Vance and Khosrow Adeli
Dynamics of lipoprotein transport in the circulatory system / Christopher J. Fielding and Phoebe E. Fielding
Lipoprotein receptors / Wolfgang J. Schneider
Lipids and atherosclerosis / Ira Tabas
Electronic reproduction, [Place of publication not identified], HathiTrust Digital Library, 2011