FROM THE PREFACE:
The original purpose of the First Edition of PHYSIOLOGY OF THE
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTto collect in one set of volumes the most
current and comprehensive knowledge in our fieldwas also the driving
force for the Fourth Edition. The explosion of information at the
cellular level, made possible in part by the continued emergence of
powerful molecular and cellular techniques, has resulted in a greater
degree of revision than that of any other edition. The first section,
now titled "Basic Cell Physiology and Growth of the Gl Tract" contains
numerous new chapters on topics such as transcriptional regulation,
signaling networks in development, apoptosis, and mechanisms in
malignancies. Most of the chapters in this section were edited by
Juanita L. Merchant. Section II has been renamed "Neural
Gastroenterology and Motility" and has been expanded from seven
chapters with rather classic titles to more than twenty chapters
encompassing not only the movement of the various parts of the
digestive tract but also cell physiology, neural regulation, stress,
and the regulation of food intake. Almost all of the chapters were
recruited and edited by Jackie D. Wood. The third section is entirely
new and contains chapters on "Immunology and Inflammation" which were
edited by Kim E. Barrett. The fourth section on the "Physiology of
Secretion" consists of chapters with familiar titles, but with
completely updated information to reflect the advances in our
understanding of the cellular processes involved in secretion. The
last section on "Digestion and Absorption" contains new chapters on
the intestinal barrier, protein sorting and ion channels along with
those focusing on the uptake of specific nutrients. These chapters
were recruited and edited by Hamid M. Said and Fayez K. Ghishan.
· Collected in one set - the most current and comprehensive coverage
of gastrointestinal physiology
· Information presented in a style that is both readable and
understandable
· Valuable to the specialized researcher, the clinical
gastroenterologist, the teacher, and the student
· Features an entirely new section on Immunology and Inflammation
· Each section edited by _the_ preeminent scientist in the field
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ISBN
9780080456157
Publisert
2013
Utgave
4. utgave
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Vendor
Academic Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
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Digital bok
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