Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins

Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins 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. Features · Facilitates learning and understanding through a logical flow of information. · Discusses vitamin 'behavior' across a wide range of biological disciplines. · Discusses immunological and deficiency-related diseases including coronary artery disease, diabetes and cancer; and potential toxicity. Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vitamins appeals to those involved in vitamin research or teaching, postgraduate students studying nutrition or health-related topics, health practitioners, and scientists.