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Nutrigenomics
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- Book Synopsis
- Nutritional genomics, also referred to as nutrigenomics, is considered one of the next frontiers in the post-genomic era. Its fundamental premise is that while alterations in gene expression or epigenetic phenomena can subvert a healthy phenotype into manifesting chronic disease, through the introduction of certain nutrients, this process can be reversed or modified. Employing state-of-the-art genomic and proteomic investigations that monitor the expression of thousands of genes in response to diet, nutrigenomics investigates the occurrence of relationship between dietary nutrients and gene expression. Nutrigenomics was compiled to update the reader on recent advances in this emerging field. Over forty experts in nutrition, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and the microbial sciences from all across the world present cutting-edge developments and emerging methods presently used in nutrigenomics. They include the latest studies and research on the role of oxidants, antioxidants, phytochemicals, and micronutrients in the modulation of gene expression affecting aging, immune function, carcinogenesis, and vascular health. As most human diseases are largely avoidable by lifestyle changes, this places nutrigenomics at the forefront of preventive medicine.
- About The Author
- GERALD RIMBACH is Professor of Food Science and Director of the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, Christian Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany. Prior his appointment in Kiel, he worked at the University of California, Berkeley, and was Lecturer at the University of Reading, United Kingdom. Dr. Rimbach is a member of the German and British Nutrition Society and the Society of Nutrition Physiology (GfE) and is the vice-president of the German Society for Quality Research of Plant Food (DGQ). He is the author, coauthor or coeditor of over 100 journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Rimbach received the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University Giessen, Germany. JURGEN FUCHS is Professor, Department of Dermatology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universitat, Frankfurt, Germany. The author of approximately 250 published articles and is a co-editor. He received the Ph.D. (1985) and M.D. (1986) degrees from the University of Frankfurt, Germany.LESTER PACKER is Adjunct Professor of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles. He is the author, coauthor, or coeditor of over 800 journal articles and book chapters, and many books
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780824726638
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CRC Press, (23 May 2005)
- Number of Pages
- 482
- Weight
- 796 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 236 x 31 mm
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