Vincent J. Cristofalo 
Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 10, 1990 [PDF ebook] 
Biology of Aging

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This volume presents a clear, concise overview of the current state of knowledge about the biology of aging ñ 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 ñ but for gerontologists in general. Marks the tenth anniversary of the Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics.

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Foreword

Preface

Contributors

Forthcoming Contents, Volume 11


  • Overview of Biological Mechanism of Aging, Vincent J. Cristofalo

  • Genetic Diseases of Premature Aging as Models of Senescence, W. Ted Brown

  • Growth Factors and Cell Aging, Paul D. Phillips, David L. Doggett, and Vincent J. Cristofalo

  • Role of Endogenous Proteins as Negative Growth Modulators During in Vitro Cellular Aging of Human Diploid Fibroblasts, Mary Beth Porter and James R. Smith

  • T. Cell Function in Aging: Mechanisms of Decline, Donna M. Murasko and I. Michael Goonewardene

  • Molecular Genetic Approaches to Mechanisms of Senescence, Samuel Goldstein

  • Altered Protein Metabolism in Aging, Ari Gafni

  • Mechanisms of Altered Hormone-Neurotransmitter Action During Aging: From Receptors to Calcium Mobilization, George S. Roth

  • Skeletal Muscle Weakness and Fatigue in Old Age Underlying Mechanisms, John A. Faulkner, Susan V. Brooks, and Eileen Zebra

  • Vulnerability of Neuronal Cytoskeleton in Aging and Alzheimer Disease: Widespread Involvement of All Three Major Filament Systems, J. Q. Trojanowski, M. L. Schmidt, L. Orvos, Jr., H. Arai, W. D. Hill, and V. M.-Y. Lee

  • Dietary Restriction as a Probe of Mechanisms of Senescence, Edward J. Maoro and Roger J. M. Mc Carter

  • Role of Free Radicals in Senescence, R. G. Allen


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    Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 290 ● ISBN 9780826164889 ● File size 13.8 MB ● Editor Vincent J. Cristofalo ● Publisher Springer Publishing Company ● Published 1990 ● Edition 1 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 5847843 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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