Neurons and the DHA principle. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Raymond C. Valentine, David L. Valentine.
• Other Names: Valentine, R. C (Raymond Carlyle), 1936-; Valentine, David L
• Contents: Nature of neurons and their specialized membranes -- DHA contributes both benefits and risks to mammals -- Use it or lose it concept of brain health is linked to DHA -- Evolution and DHA : redefining the DHA principle -- DHA is king omega for maximizing mental speed -- DHA improves energy efficiency in neurons -- Wild conformational dynamics of DHA might save energy by sealing stretch-induced defects as fast as they occur in membranes -- Lipid whisker model and water-wire theory of energy uncoupling in neurons -- Neurons boost their energy state by using powerful antioxidant systems to protect their membranes against damage -- Oxygen-dependent damage (lipid peroxidation) of DHA membranes of neurons is inevitable and requires novel mechanisms for long-term protection -- Revised mitochondrial theory of aging and brain span -- Development of dual energy pacemaker theory of aging : role of the membrane -- Membranes and cancer -- Parkinson's disease -- Prion diseases -- Brain trauma-induced dementia -- Alzheimer's disease.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 616.8/3; Docosahexaenoic acid; Neurons; Docosahexaenoic Acids -- metabolism; Alzheimer Disease -- etiology; Cell Death; Neurons -- metabolism; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Alzheimer's & Dementia; MEDICAL -- Neurology; Docosahexaenoic acid; Neurons; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781439874875; 1439874875; 1306000637; 9781306000635
• Related ISBNs: 9781439874868; 1439874867
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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