Obesity : epidemiology, pathophysiology, and prevention /: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and prevention. (©2007)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Debasis Bagchi, Harry G. Preuss.
• Other Names: Bagchi, Debasis, 1954-; Preuss, Harry G
• Contents: Pt. 1. Introduction: Epidemiology of obesity ; Epidemiology of obesity : a global burden for the new millennium -- pt. 2. Pathophysiology of obesity: Environmental estrogens, endocrine disruption, and obesity ; Cigarette smoking, inflammation, and obesity ; Disordered eating as a correlate in the development of obesity ; Role of neurotransmitters in obesity regulation ; Neurobiology of obesity ; Leptin as a vasoactive adipokine : link between metabolism and vasculature ; Overview of ghrelin, appetite, and energy balance ; Molecular genetics of obesity syndrome : role of DNA methylation -- pt. 3. Obesity and degenerative diseases: Oxidative stress status in humans with metabolic syndrome ; Obesity and type 2 diabetes ; Angiogenesis-targeted redox-based therapeutics ; Obesity as an occult risk factor for drug and chemical toxicities -- pt. 4. Novel concept in obesity drug development: Adipose drug targets for obesity treatment -- pt. 5. Safety of obesity drugs: Safety of obesity drugs.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, Fla : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2007
• Copyright Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (xix, 569 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 616.3/98; Obesity -- Epidemiology; Obesity -- Pathophysiology; Obesity -- therapy; Dietary Supplements; Obesity -- physiopathology; Weight Loss -- drug effects; MEDICAL -- Endocrinology & Metabolism; MEDICAL -- Nutrition; Obesity -- Epidemiology; Obesity -- Pathophysiology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420005479; 1420005472
• Related ISBNs: 0849338026; 9780849338021
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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