Absorption and Utilization of Amino Acids: Volume II (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781315890333)

Containing 45 papers written by outstanding international authors from 14 countries, this three-volume compendium brings together the elements needed to understand the factors which influence the utilization of amino acids. The wide-ranging topics include descriptions of metabolic pathways and mechanisms of the biological utilization of amino acids, as well as factors that influence amino acid bioavailability in enteral and parenteral nutrition. The use of amino acids to improve the quality and safety of the diet is presented. Also discussed are amino acid precursors of biogenic amines and the role of amino acids in atherosclerosis, cancer, and immunity. Scientists from many disciplines will benefit from this broad overview.

Author: Mendel Friedman
ISBN-10: 131589033X
ISBN-13: 9781315890333
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 03/14/2018
Pages: 314
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d