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Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics. Volume 10, Special focus on the biology of aging / Vincent J. Cristofalo, special volume editor.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics ; v. 10, 1990.
- Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics, 0198-8794 ; v. 10, 1990
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Aging--Physiological aspects.
- Aging.
- Geriatrics.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (240 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Springer, c1990.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This volume presents a clear, concise overview of the current state of knowledge about the biology of aging - serving as both an invaluable graduate-level text and a key reference for practicing professionals. Over a dozen distinguished contributors probe the latest developments in our knowledge of why people age and how the process works. These authoritative chapters are not just written for biologists - but for gerontologists in general. Marks the tenth anniversary of the Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics.
- Contents:
- Contents; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Forthcoming Contents, Volume 11; Chapter 1 Overview of Biological Mechanism of Aging; Chapter 2 Genetic Diseases of Premature Aging as Models of Senescence; Chapter 3 Growth Factors and Cell Aging; Chapter 4 Role of Endogenous Proteins as Negative Growth Modulators During In Vitro Cellular Aging of Human Diploid Fibroblasts; Chapter 5 T-Cell Function in Aging: Mechanisms of Decline; Chapter 6 Molecular Genetic Approaches to Mechanisms of Senescence; Chapter 7 Altered Protein Metabolism in Aging
- Chapter 8 Mechanisms of Altered Hormone-Neurotransmitter Action During Aging: From Receptors to Calcium MobilizationChapter 9 Skeletal Muscle Weakness and Fatigue in Old Age: Underlying Mechanisms; Chapter 10 Vulnerability of Neuronal Cytoskeleton in Aging and Alzheimer Disease: Widespread Involvement of All Three Major Filament Systems; Chapter 11 Dietary Restriction as a Probe of Mechanisms of Senescence; Chapter 12 Role of Free Radicals in Senescence; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-281-81831-3
- 9786611818319
- 0-8261-6488-9
- OCLC:
- 437109844
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