Metallothioneins in Biochemistry and Pathology

Name: Metallothioneins in Biochemistry and Pathology
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ISBN: 9789812778932

ISBN-10: 9812778934

ISBN-13: 9789812778932

Edition: 2008

Authors: Paolo Zatta, Paolo Zatta

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Description:

"This book explores the role of Metallothioneins (MTs) in the field of neurological disorders (brain inflammation, Alzheimer's and prion diseases, autism, ALS, etc.), cardiology (cardiomyopathy, atherosclerosis), and oncology (melanoma, prostate and breast cancer), through authoritative contributions and a description of basic biochemical information and paradigmatic pathological events."--BOOK JACKET.

Book details

List price: $146.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Publication date: 10/15/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English



List of Contributors



Metallothionein in Neurological Disorders



Metallothionein Structure and Reactivity




Thiol Reactivity as a Central Aspect of Metallothionein's Mechanism of Action




Metallothioneins and Neurodegenerative Diseases




Metallothionein and Brain Inflammation




Metallothionein and Autism




The Role of Metallothionein and Astrocyte-Neuron Interactions in Injury to the CNS




Metallothionein in Oncology



Metallothioneins and Oncology




Metallothionein and Melanoma




Metallothionein and Breast Cancer




Metallothioneins and Prostate Cancer




Metallothionein and Colorectal Tumors




Metallothionein in Cardiopathy



Metallothionein and Cardiomyopathy




Zinc Status, Metallothioneins and Atherosclerosis in the Elderly




Metallothionein in Hepatology



Metallothioneins and Liver Diseases



Index