Bøger i Physiology serien

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a subsystem of the nervous system that possesses several levels (groups) for receiving, transmitting, generating, and processing information. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the ANS, including chapters on the role of the ANS in a healthy lifestyle, the ANS-stress relationship, general anesthesia and the ANS, signaling pathways, and more.

Carotenoids are natural and versatile secondary metabolites, most of them showing colours that vary from yellow to red. They are widespread among living beings where they are involved in many biological roles reporting beneficial actions. To date, more than 750 carotenoids have been described in nature. Humans cannot synthesize carotenoids de novo, thus they are mainly obtained through diet. In fact, carotenoids are consistently found in tissues or biological fluids where they play a beneficial decreasing the risk of developing some diseases.During the last half-century, significant advances in carotenoids research have been made. This book highlights new perspectives and applications of carotenoids including characterization and isolation of new compounds (including rare carotenoids), their production at a mid-large scale (involving new innovative approaches), and uses of carotenoids in different biotechnological fields like food science, biomedicine, and cosmetics.

Peroxisomes are cell organelles that have functions for the provision of homeostasis and sustainable cellular health. They are indispensable for lipid metabolism and free radical detoxification. A disruption in the peroxisomal pathway can cause irreparable problems or death for the organism. This book provides a comprehensive overview of peroxisomes, including their role in cell health and diseases such as cancer.

Skeletal muscles are the vastest tissue in the human body with an essential role in maintaining posture, moving, and regulating internal body temperature and metabolism. Consequently, skeletal muscle injuries or diseases can have a profound effect on one's life. In Advances in Skeletal Muscle Health and Disease, Fabio Arturo Iannotti has assembled contributions from international experts to provide a conclusive guide to what continues to be a rapidly developing research field. After a short introductory chapter, the book continues by looking at the biochemical, genetic, and molecular elements and mechanisms underlying skeletal muscle health and disease.