Understanding the Process of Aging: the Roles of Mitochondria, Free Radicals, and Antioxidants (Antioxidants in Health and Disease, 8) (Hardcover)

~ Lester Packer (Editor) "A series of organelles isolated from mammalian organs and other aerobic eukaryotic cells have been described as sources of superoxide radical anion (O2) and hydrogen..." (more)
Key Phrases: bioenergetic crisis, cells following oxidative stress, muscle mitochondrial respiratory chain function, Biol Chem, Proc Natl Acad Sci, Biochim Biophys Acta (more...)

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"...an important contribution to mechanisms of aging that are often overlooked." -- Gerontology


…an important contribution to mechanisms of aging that are often overlooked.
-Gerontology


…an important contribution to mechanisms of aging that are often overlooked.
-Gerontology

Product Description

Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles. Discusses the role of mitochondria in cellular aging, apoptosis, and neurodegeneration. Evaluates mutations of mitochondrial DNA in human aging and age-related diseases. Extensive references.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 366 pages
• Publisher: CRC; 1st edition (January 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824717236
• ISBN-13: 978-0824717230
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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