Arachidonic Acid in Cell Signaling - Brossura

Piomelli, Dr. Daniele

Brossura

ISBN 10: 366205809X ISBN 13: 9783662058091

Casa editrice: Springer, 2013

Riassunto

This book is about the arachidonic acid cascade, its biochemistry, its pharmacology, and its roles in signal transduction. Arachidonic acid may serve as an intracellular second messenger in many cell types, as well as precursor for biologically active molecules such as the eicosanoids (a family of oxygenated metabolites that may act as second messengers or as local mediators), and anandamide (an endogenous cannabinoid substance). Dysfunctions in the arachidonic acid cascade underlie a number of serious pathological conditions, making these biochemical pathways the target for drugs of clinical value.

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Contenuti

1. The Arachidonic Acid Cascade.- 2. Biosynthesis, Storage and Mobilization of Arachidonic Acid.- 3. Before Metabolism: Arachidonate as an Intracellular Second Messenger.- 4. Arachidonate Metabolism.- 5. The Eicosanoids in Cellular Signaling.- 6. Arachidonate Derivatives as Endogenous Cannabinoid Substances.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Springer
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 366205809X
• ISBN 13: 9783662058091
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 208
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