Author : Gérard Lizard
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031438833
Total Pages : 455 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (314 download)
Book Synopsis Implication of Oxysterols and Phytosterols in Aging and Human Diseases by : Gérard Lizard
Download or read book Implication of Oxysterols and Phytosterols in Aging and Human Diseases written by Gérard Lizard and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-12-01 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides basic knowledge of the biology, chemistry, and function of oxysterols and its derivatives as well as of phytosterols in numerous human diseases. The book is divided into six sections and begins with an introduction to the biological and chemical properties of oxysterols and its derivatives as well as phytosterols, their synthesis, and the methods currently used for their detection in various biospecimens. The following section discusses in detail the various effects of oxysterols on numerous human diseases, including infectious diseases, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, atherosclerosis, and cancer, as well as neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Importantly, the potential of oxysterols as biomarkers for some of these diseases is also highlighted. The book concludes with an outlook on the pharmacological and nutritional effects of oxysterols and phytosterols and their potential use by the food, and pharmaceutical industries. Aiming to provide an in-depth overview of the biological and the chemical properties of oxysterols and phytosterols and their implications for human health, this book will be of interest to basic and clinical scientists, as well as to anyone working in the food or pharmaceutical industry who is exploring the potential of oxysterols and phytosterols.