Biochemistry of Zinc / Edition 1

by Ananda S. Prasad

Overview

In response to the worldwide health problems caused by nutritional zinc deficiency, coupled with the remarkable advances in our knowledge of zinc metabolism, the author has written this monograph on the clinical effects of this important mineral. Dr. Prasad focuses on biochemical aspects, but also includes chapters on toxicity and assessment techniques in order to provide clinicians who encounter zinc related problems in their practice with a practical reference source.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306443992
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	01/31/1994
Series:	Biochemistry of the Elements , #11
Edition description:	1994
Pages:	303
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.35(d)

Table of Contents

1. Historical Aspects of Zinc.- 2. Zinc and Enzymes.- 3. Zinc and Gene Expression.- 4. Biochemistry of Metallothionein.- 5. Zinc and Hormones.- 6. Zinc and Lipid Metabolism.- 7. Zinc and Cells.- 8. Zinc and Neurobiology.- 9. Zinc and Immunity.- 10. Metabolism of Zinc.- 11. Clinical Spectrum of Human Zinc Deficiency.- 12. Interactions of Zinc with Other Micronutrients.- 13. Techniques for Measurement of Zinc in Biological Samples.

Editorial Reviews

Recaps the remarkable progress that has occurred over the past 30 years in the study of zinc metabolism in humans. Describes several recently discovered effects of zinc deficiency and assesses their clinical implications in the treatment of zinc-related immune disorders. Covers all the vital biochemical information on zinc and its functions and also discusses relevant historical aspects. Features a chapter on techniques for measuring zinc in biological samples using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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