Publication

2013 - Springer London, Limited

Language

English

Word Count

119,500 words, Guess

Page Count

478 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139783709115114
  • ISBN-103709115116
  • Better World Books9783709115114
  • Open LibraryOL37166545M

Classifications

  • LCCRM300-666

Description

Sphingolipids are lipid components of the plasma membrane of eukaryotic cells with an important function in signaling mechanisms in the cell. This  book provides insight into the physiological and pathophysiological role of sphingolipids and in particular its derivative ceramide. The function of Sphingolipids in cell signaling with regard to infectious and lung diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and neuropsychiatric disorders are described and treated in distinct parts. Together with Volume 215 from the same Editors, the collection represents a unique, comprehensive work on Sphingolipids, providing information on both: Sphingolipid basic biology  as well as its important function in a (patho)physiological context. The book is written for scientists in pharmacology, biochemistry and cell biology with a focus on biomedical research as well as for clinicians in pharmacology, oncology, cardiology, neurology and infectious disease.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Sphingolipids in DiseaseSpringer London, Limited2013

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