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Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Physiology > Metabolism
This thorough volume explores protocols of proteome- and
metabolome-wide strategies for the identification of protein-small
molecule complexes in different organisms, in order to shed light
on these important regulatory interactions. Experimental and
computational strategies to characterize protein-metabolite
interactions are discussed, and recent advances in enabling
technologies are featured as well. Written for the highly
successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include
the kind of detail and expert implementation advice to ensure
success in future research. Authoritative and practical, Cell-Wide
Identification of Metabolite-Protein Interactions will aid
researchers seeking a better understanding of the mechanisms of
signal transduction occurring in the cell and assessing the effect
of complex formation on cell physiology.
This book will provide readers with up-to-date information on
thyroid diseases, obesity and metabolic syndrome. The innovative
element is the presentation and exploration of possible connections
linking thyroid diseases and metabolism dysfunction. Starting from
the classification and diagnosis of thyroid diseases, obesity and
metabolic syndrome, techniques to study and treat each of the
mentioned diseases are given in an easy-to-use way. This volume
will be a useful tool for endocrinologists, diabetologists,
dieticians, and any professionals involved in the treatment of
thyroid diseases.
This book uniquely presents conceptual understanding as well as
advancements in the field of endocrinology. It emphasizes the
harmonization between the function and the structure of different
endocrine glands in the body. The book's initial chapters introduce
hormones' biological synthesis, structure, function, and signaling
pathways. The subsequent chapters examine the functional
relationship between hypothalamus and pituitary gland and its
leading and regulating roles on other endocrine and non- endocrine
organs. A separate chapter discusses the synergistic functions of
adrenal glands and pineal gland in the circadian rhythm and analyze
the role of corticoids in carbohydrate and mineral metabolism.
Furthermore, the book addresses the role of growth hormones,
prolactin, gonads regulating hormones, adrenocorticotropin, thyroid
hormones, parathormone, gluco- and mineral corticoids, insulin and
glucagon, Physiology of bone remodeling is presented with the role
of parathyroid glands, C cells and vitamin D explaining the bone as
an endocrine organ. The regulation of male and female reproductive
functions is represented well. Lastly, the book reviews the novel
endocrine role and metabolic aspects of adipose tissue as an
endocrine tissue and its relationship to inflammatory diseases,
insulin resistance and many metabolic disorders. The book
introduces key parts for endocrine's stem cell in each gland is
discussed in term of its survival, proliferation, migration,
homing, differentiation and its regeneration and remodeling roles.
This book offers a step-by-step guide to mental health assessment
for bariatric surgery patients. A general introduction explains the
concepts of bariatric psychology and psychiatry, their relevance in
contemporary bariatric surgery, and reasons to include
psychologists and psychiatrists in multidisciplinary teams taking
care of bariatric patients. The following four chapters address the
aspects of mental health that are investigated by bariatric
psychology. The psychological processes analyzed here play a major
role in influencing patients' perception of the outcomes of
bariatric surgery and in determining their commitment to lifestyle
changes and follow-up programs. The second part of the book
includes nine chapters addressing the clinical conditions relevant
to bariatric psychiatry. For each condition, the major focus is on
the impact of psychopathology on bariatric surgery outcomes (weight
loss, weight regain, quality of life) and the impact of surgery on
its course (remission, worsening, de novo onset). Each chapter in
this part includes a discussion of the diagnostic instruments
(i.e., structured interviews, clinician-rated tests, and
patient-rated tests) that should be used to obtain a valid
assessment of the patient's mental status. Separate chapters focus
on psychiatric complications (e.g., suicide and addiction transfer)
and psychological problems related to quality of life (e.g., body
image dissatisfaction) that may emerge postoperatively. Data on
these postsurgery conditions has been reported only recently and,
therefore, no published book deals with them. The final chapter
offers an overview of unsolved issues in bariatric psychology and
psychiatry and reviews emerging research findings that are likely
to change assessment and care of bariatric patients' mental health
in the near future. Given its scope-and its wealth of tables,
diagrams, mnemonics, and key fact boxes-the book will be an
invaluable reference tool for clinicians.
This text is in English and French. It includes proceedings of the
International Symposium on Measurements, Properties &
Utilization of Natural Gas, held in Montreal, Quebec on 25, 26 and
27 1987.
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