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Protein Folding and Misfolding
Springer 2008; US$ 119.99Reviews the molecular events initiated by unfolded or misfolded proteins leading to conformational human diseases, with special emphasis on the macromolecular homo- and heteroassociations of the malfolded proteins into characteristic ultrastructures found primarily in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. more...
The Fountain of Youth
Oxford University Press, USA 2004; US$ 64.99Preface. Introduction. I. THE PERENNIAL QUESTS FOR EXTENDED AND ETERNAL LIFE. One: The Search for Prolongevity: A Contentious Pursuit, Robert H. Binstock. Two: The Quest for Immortality: Visions and Presentiments in Science and Literature, Mark B. Adams. Three: Decelerated Aging: Should I Drink From a Fountain of Youth?, Stephen G. Post. Four: A Jewish... more...
Copper Amine Oxidases
CRC Press 2009; US$ 159.95Describes the structure of the enzymes, the role of copper and the unusual cofactor 6-hydroxydopa quinine derived from a posttranslational modification of a tyrosine residue. This work also covers the differences in amine oxidases from bacteria, plants and mammals. more...
Early Brain Injury or Cerebral Vasospasm
Springer 2010; US$ 199.99More than 40 articles provide an extensive coverage of clinical and basic science advances over the last three years of research on subarachnoid hemorrhage-induced brain injuries. Early brain injury, the new frontier of subarachnoid hemorrhage research, which may be a key contributor to the high mortality and morbidity, promotes collaborative efforts... more...
Microbial Physiology
Wiley 2003; US$ 154.95The Fourth Edition of Microbial Physiology retains the logical, easy-to-follow organization of the previous editions. An introduction to cell structure and synthesis of cell components is provided, followed by detailed discussions of genetics, metabolism, growth, and regulation for anyone wishing to understand the mechanisms underlying cell survival... more...
Vascular Endothelium in Human Physiology and Pathophysiology
CRC Press, A Martin Dunitz Book 2000; US$ 109.95Ideal for both basic and clinical scientists, whether in industry or academia, and physicians, this text provides a review of the vascular functions of the endothelium and its role in key areas of cardiovascular disease. more...
Excited Delirium Syndrome: Cause of Death and Prevention
CRC Press 2005; US$ 89.95A suspect, prisoner, or psychiatric patient becomes violent. The officer or hospital staff struggle to control the person, sometimes with a choke hold or hog tying. Shortly afterward, the patient dies. This illustrates Excited Delirium Syndrome, a condition in which normal physiological changes produced by violent activity culminate in sudden cardiac... more...
Osteoarthritic Joint Pain
Wiley 2004; US$ 205.00Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease associated with joint pain and loss of joint function. It has an estimated incidence of 4 out of every 100 people and significantly reduces the quality of life in affected individuals. The major symptoms are chronic pain, swelling and stiffness; severe, chronic joint pain is often the central factor... more...
Molecular Mechanisms of Smooth Muscle Contraction
Landes Bioscience 2005; US$ 119.00This book explains how smooth muscle contracts through the interaction of myosin with actin, within the context of recent developments in molecular biology. The key enzyme that phosphorylates myosin to convert it from the inactive form to the active form is myosin light chain kinase. more...
Hearing
Elsevier Science 2006; US$ 99.95Hearing: Anatomy, Physiology and Disorders of the Auditory System provides detailed information about the anatomy and physiology of the entire auditory system and it describes important aspects of disorders of the middle ear, the cochlea, and the nervous system in a comprehensive manner. Most other textbooks on Hearing are focused on either the periphery... more...









