Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins

<p><i>Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins</i> is a key resource describing how vitamins function as physiologically active molecules at the cellular level. The contents of the book are divided into four sections including a thorough introduction; biological perspectives; fat-soluble vitamins; and water-soluble vitamins.  Vitamin chapters cover information on chemical structures; intestinal absorption; plasma transport and metabolism; biochemical and physiological actions; regulations of gene expression; immunological properties; deficiency-related diseases.  The ''perspectives'' chapters facilitate the understanding of vitamin biology; including the theory of biochemistry, physiology, endocrinology, molecular genetics, and immunology.</p><p><strong>Features</strong></p><p>·       Facilitates learning and understanding through a logical flow of information.</p><p>·       Discusses vitamin ''behavior'' across a wide range of biological disciplines.</p><p>·       Discusses immunological and deficiency-related diseases including coronary artery disease, diabetes and cancer; and potential toxicity.</p><p><i>Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins </i>appeals to those involved in vitamin research or teaching, postgraduate students studying nutrition or health-related topics, health practitioners, and scientists.</p>