Author

Contributions

  • Dean, R. T. - Contributor

Publication

1997 - Oxford University Press, Oxford, England

Language

English

Word Count

110,750 words, Guess

Page Count

443 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL681798M
  • ISBN-100198500971
  • OCLC Control Number37277623
  • Library of Congress Control Number97028433
  • Goodreads2957728

Classifications

  • DDC612/.01575
  • LCCQP551 .D355 1997

Description

Protein oxidation by free radicals is thought to play a major role in many oxidative processes within cells, and is implicated in human disease, carcinogenesis, and ageing. This unique and comprehensive volume brings together up-to-date information on the oxidation of amino acids, peptides, and proteins by free radicals and discusses the roles of such processes in biological systems. Topics include: the chemistry of amino acid and protein oxidation; the biochemical consequences of these reactions; the role of protein oxidation in normal physiology; the potential importance of protein oxidation in human health - including ageing, heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and neurodegenerative diseases - and the possible prevention of such processes by antioxidants and other protective strategies.

Subjects

Topics

ProteinsOxidationFree RadicalsPathophysiologyOxidation-ReductionPhysiological effectProteins -- Oxidation.

Series Statement

  • Oxford science publications

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