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Oxidative Stress and Vascular Disease

Author : John F. Keaney Jr.
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461546494
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)

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Book Synopsis Oxidative Stress and Vascular Disease by : John F. Keaney Jr.

Download or read book Oxidative Stress and Vascular Disease written by John F. Keaney Jr. and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the major biomedical triumphs of the post-World War II era was the defmitive demonstration that hypercholesterolemia is a key causative factor in atherosclerosis; that hypercholesterolemia can be effectively treated; and that treatment significantly reduces not only coronary disease mortality but also all cause mortality. Treatment to lower plasma levels of cholesterol - primarily low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol - is now accepted as best medical practice and both physicians and patients are being educated to take aggressive measures to lower LDL. We can confidently look forward to important decreases in the toll of coronary artery disease over the coming decades. However, there is still uncertainty as to the exact mechanisms by which elevated plasma cholesterol and LDL levels initiate and favor the progression of lesions. There is general consensus that one of the earliest responses to hypercholesterolemia is the adhesion of monocytes to aortic endothelial cells followed by their penetration into the subendothelial space, where they differentiate into macrophages. These cells, and also medial smooth muscle cells that have migrated into the subendothelial space, then become loaded with mUltiple, large droplets of cholesterol esters . . . the hallmark of the earliest visible atherosclerotic lesion, the so-called fatty streak. This lesion is the precursor of the more advanced lesions, both in animal models and in humans. Thus the centrality of hypercholesterolemia cannot be overstated. Still, the atherogenic process is complex and evolves over a long period of time.

Oxidative Stress and Vascular Disease

Author : John F. Keaney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book Oxidative Stress and Vascular Disease written by John F. Keaney and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Oxidative Stress in Heart Diseases

Author : Sajal Chakraborti
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811382735
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Book Synopsis Oxidative Stress in Heart Diseases by : Sajal Chakraborti

Download or read book Oxidative Stress in Heart Diseases written by Sajal Chakraborti and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-06 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book bridges the gap between fundamental and translational research in the area of heart disease. It describes a multidisciplinary approach, and demonstrates biochemical mechanisms associated with dysregulation of redox signaling, which leads heart disease. Presenting recent studies on improved forms of ROS scavenging enzymes; specific inhibitors for different ROS generating enzymes; and oxidant induced signaling pathways and their antagonists that allow subtle modulation of redox signaling, it also discusses the spatial and temporal aspects of oxidative stress in the cardiovascular system, which are of vital importance in developing better strategies for treating heart disease. Each chapter offers researchers valuable insights into identifying targets for drug development for different types of heart disease.

Oxidative Stress Revisited - Major Role in Vascular Diseases

Author : Cristina M. Sena
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889630587
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (896 download)

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Book Synopsis Oxidative Stress Revisited - Major Role in Vascular Diseases by : Cristina M. Sena

Download or read book Oxidative Stress Revisited - Major Role in Vascular Diseases written by Cristina M. Sena and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2019-10-21 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oxidative stress is an underlying factor in health and disease. Reactive oxygen species are produced as a result of normal cellular metabolism. The subsequent altered redox state between the formation and the neutralization of pro-oxidants results in their increased levels and therefore leads to cellular damage. Different research disciplines have increased our knowledge of the importance of this cell redox status and the recognition of oxidative stress as a process with implications for many pathophysiological states. Genetic and environmental factors, nutrition and lifestyle may indicate a pro-oxidative and pro-inflammatory state, linked to alterations in cellular structure and function. Oxidative stress emerges as a common, unifying factor in several conditions including diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. This eBook aims to provide novel data regarding the role played by oxidative stress and inflammation in the development of chronic diseases and the different classes of therapeutics from the bench to the clinic, stressing the awareness of these concepts for the treatment of disease. In addition, articles addressing an overview of the role of oxidative stress in vascular diseases reviewing some current concepts indicating that oxidative stress and inflammation are key mechanisms linking vascular diseases and current state-of-the-art approaches to monitor, prevent and inhibit oxidative stress will be highlighted. There is a close relation between oxidative stress, inflammation and cardiovascular diseases. Despite the great amount of investigation carried out in the field, there are still uncertainties about the mechanisms by which free radicals can modify tissues such as perivascular adipose tissue that ultimately will reflect on vascular function. This eBook will focus on articles that can explore and identify these mechanisms. Concurrent with this understanding of oxidative stress milieu, it is necessary to recognize the need for new pharmacological tools effective in restoring oxidative balance. The abundance of new information and the paradigm shift in our understanding of how antioxidants and other redox-active drugs work in a wide variety of vascular diseases will be specifically highlighted. This eBook will provide a comprehensive, up-to-date source of information on the design and mechanistic, pharmacological, and medicinal aspects of redox-active therapeutics. Finally, a unique feature of the eBook is to provide a way to foster an enthralling discussion revisiting old paradigms and finding new solutions for the treatment of vascular diseases. The topic will include original research articles, hypotheses, perspectives and (mini)reviews from experts in the field. The next decade shows promise for the translation of this body of knowledge to novel human therapeutics and this eBook will enable to increment our knowledge in this field.

Modulation of Oxidative Stress in Heart Disease

Author : Sajal Chakraborti
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811389462
Total Pages : 686 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Book Synopsis Modulation of Oxidative Stress in Heart Disease by : Sajal Chakraborti

Download or read book Modulation of Oxidative Stress in Heart Disease written by Sajal Chakraborti and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-10 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the multifaceted roles of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) in modulating normal cellular and molecular mechanisms during the development of different types of heart disease. Each chapter in the book deals with the role that altered redox homeostasis plays in the pathophysiology of heart disease. In addition, the book explains how reactive oxidant species interact with their targets and provides novel strategies for attenuating oxidative stress-induced types of heart disease. The book not only covers ROS-induced response in heart disease at the cellular level, but also demonstrates that an imbalance of redox states has its roots in our genes, and explains the ways gene expression is regulated. In turn, it reviews potential sources of ROS, their pathological effects on the heart, and potential sites for therapeutic interventions.

Atherosclerosis and Oxidant Stress: A New Perspective

Author : Jordan L Holtzman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387723471
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (877 download)

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Book Synopsis Atherosclerosis and Oxidant Stress: A New Perspective by : Jordan L Holtzman

Download or read book Atherosclerosis and Oxidant Stress: A New Perspective written by Jordan L Holtzman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-26 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vascular injury is initiated by oxidant injury to the vessel wall. This volume is organized around the role of oxidant damage in this disease process and provides a collection of the most recent studies, representing various disciplines that can serve as the basis for further improvements in our understanding and control of cardiovascular and cerebral vascular disease.

Reactive Oxygen Species and the Cardiovascular System

Author : Augusto C. Montezano
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1615043624
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (15 download)

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Book Synopsis Reactive Oxygen Species and the Cardiovascular System by : Augusto C. Montezano

Download or read book Reactive Oxygen Species and the Cardiovascular System written by Augusto C. Montezano and published by Morgan & Claypool Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) influence various physiological processes including host defense, hormone biosynthesis, and cellular signaling. Increased ROS production (oxidative stress) is implicated in many diseases of the cardiovascular system, including hypertension, atherosclerosis, cardiac failure, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease. ROS are produced throughout the cardiovascular system, in the kidney and central and peripheral nervous system. A major source for cardiovascular, renal, and neural ROS is a family of non-phagocytic NAD(P)H oxidases, including the prototypic Nox2 homologue-based NAD(P)H oxidase, as well as other NAD(P)H oxidases, such as Nox1 and Nox4. Other possible sources include mitochondrial electron transport enzymes, xanthine oxidase, cyclooxygenase, lipoxygenase, and uncoupled nitric oxide synthase (NOS). NAD(P)H oxidase-derived ROS is important in regulating endothelial function and vascular tone and oxidative stress is implicated in endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, hypertrophy, apoptosis, migration, fibrosis, angiogenesis and rarefaction, important processes involved in vascular remodeling in cardiovascular disease. These findings have evoked considerable interest because of the possibilities that therapies targeted against non-phagocytic NAD(P)H oxidase to decrease ROS generation and/or strategies to increase nitric oxide (NO) availability and antioxidants may be useful in minimizing vascular injury and thereby prevent or regress target organ damage associated with hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases.

Oxidative Stress in Microbial Diseases

Author : Sajal Chakraborti
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9789811387623
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (876 download)

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Book Synopsis Oxidative Stress in Microbial Diseases by : Sajal Chakraborti

Download or read book Oxidative Stress in Microbial Diseases written by Sajal Chakraborti and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses recent advances in our understanding of the role of oxidants in microbial pathophysiology, providing valuable insights into the complex role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in host-microbial interactions. The various chapters take readers through the function of ROS in infections ranging from viral to bacterial, and describe how microorganisms have developed complex strategies to not only avoid contact with phagocyte-derived oxidants, but also protect themselves from injury when oxidants are encountered. Featuring the latest research in the field of microbial diseases, this timely book is a ready reference for scientists looking to develop new anti-microbial drugs.

Studies on Atherosclerosis

Author : Martin Rodriguez-Porcel
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1489976930
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (899 download)

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Book Synopsis Studies on Atherosclerosis by : Martin Rodriguez-Porcel

Download or read book Studies on Atherosclerosis written by Martin Rodriguez-Porcel and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-22 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the role free radicals and antioxidants within the development of vascular disease, examining fundamental research and translating preclinical knowledge to clinical trials. The expertly authored chapters describe the relationship of oxidative stress to atherosclerosis and the cardiovascular system, exploring its role in cardiac fibrosis, renovascular disease, hypertension, and regulation of blood pressure and cerebral vascular tone. The concluding chapter discusses the current state of clinical research, contextualizing clinical trials within the existing theoretical framework and analyzing attempts to preserve oxidant stress under various conditions. With its concise and authoritative analysis of pre-clinical research and clinical results, Studies in Atherosclerosis – part of the bestselling Oxidative Stress in Basic Research and Clinical Practice series – is essential for researchers and clinicians focusing in cardiology, nephrology, or oxidative stress.

Measuring Oxidants and Oxidative Stress in Biological Systems

Author : Lawrence J. Berliner
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303047318X
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Measuring Oxidants and Oxidative Stress in Biological Systems written by Lawrence J. Berliner and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-08-08 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the methods of analysis and determination of oxidants and oxidative stress in biological systems. Reviews and protocols on select methods of analysis of ROS, RNS, oxygen, redox status, and oxidative stress in biological systems are described in detail. It is an essential resource for both novices and experts in the field of oxidant and oxidative stress biology.

Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Atherosclerosis-Related Diseases: From basic to clinical research

Author : Qiang Liu
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2832539319
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (325 download)

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Book Synopsis Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Atherosclerosis-Related Diseases: From basic to clinical research by : Qiang Liu

Download or read book Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Atherosclerosis-Related Diseases: From basic to clinical research written by Qiang Liu and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atherosclerosis can affect any artery in the body, including arteries in the heart, brain, arms, legs, pelvis, and kidneys. As a result, different diseases (ischemic heart disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, ischemic stroke, and chronic kidney disease) may develop based on which arteries are affected. Atherosclerosis-related diseases are a global crisis and require a global response. The increasing global crisis in atherosclerosis-related diseases is a barrier to development goals including poverty reduction, health equity, economic stability, and human security. There is a synergic action between genetic, ambient, local, and systemic factors, and ultimately the progression of atherosclerosis is responsible for coronary heart disease (CHD) and its complications (such as unstable “in crescendo” angina, myocardial infarction, and sudden death), peripheral arterial disease, and ischemic stroke. Recent investigations show that mitochondrial alterations, oxidative stress and inflammation are inextricably linked and play major roles in the onset and development of atherosclerosis-related diseases. Long-term oxidative stress, autophagy and vascular inflammation could lead to atherosclerosis-related diseases. The evidence of oxidative stress, inflammation, autophagy, mitochondrial dynamic dysfunction, and the interaction of those factors had been proposed.

Smoking Prevention and Cessation

Author : Mirjana Rajer
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1789846285
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (898 download)

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Book Synopsis Smoking Prevention and Cessation by : Mirjana Rajer

Download or read book Smoking Prevention and Cessation written by Mirjana Rajer and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-12-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smoking was and remains one of the most important public healthcare issues. It is estimated that every year six million people die as a result of tobacco consumption. Several diseases are caused or worsened by smoking: different cancer types, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases and others. In this book we describe the different toxic effects of smoke on the human body in active and in passive smokers. It is also well known that many people who smoke wish to quit, but they rarely succeed. Smoking prevention and cessation are of utmost importance, thus we also describe different strategies and aspects of these issues. We hope that this book will help readers to understand better the effects of smoking and learn about new ideas on how to effectively help other people to stop smoking.

Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases

Author : Protasio Lemos Da Luz
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128125519
Total Pages : 758 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Book Synopsis Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases by : Protasio Lemos Da Luz

Download or read book Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases written by Protasio Lemos Da Luz and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-02-03 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases: Vascular Biology and Clinical Syndromes provides an in-depth examination of the role of endothelium and endothelial dysfunction in normal vascular function, and in a broad spectrum of clinical syndromes, from atherosclerosis, to cognitive disturbances and eclampsia. The endothelium is a major participant in the pathophysiology of diseases, such as atherosclerosis, diabetes and hypertension, and these entities are responsible for the largest part of cardiovascular mortality and morbidly. Over the last decade major new discoveries and concepts involving the endothelium have come to light. This important reference collects this data in an easy to reference resource. Written by known experts, and covering all aspects of endothelial function in health and disease, this reference represents an assembly of recent knowledge that is essential to both basic investigators and clinicians. Provides a complete overview of endothelial function in health and diseases, along with an assessment of new information Includes coverage of groundbreaking areas, including the artificial LDL particle, the development of a new anti-erectile dysfunction agent, a vaccine for atherosclerosis, coronary calcification associated with red wine, and the interplay of endoplasmic reticulum/oxidative stress Explores the genetic features of endothelium and the interaction between basic knowledge and clinical syndromes

Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease

Author : J.C. Tardif
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401143757
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (11 download)

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Book Synopsis Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease by : J.C. Tardif

Download or read book Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease written by J.C. Tardif and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Generation of oxidants or reactive oxygen species is a natural process of human biology. Mitochondrial respiration, phagocytic activity and cyclooxygenase activation are all essential processes of life, which also generate oxidative species. In humans, chronic oxidative stress often coupled with deficiency of antioxidant defenses is associated with the aging process and can lead to the development of disorders such as cancer and arterial disease. Major cardiovascular conditions in which oxidative damage has been strongly implicated include atherosclerosis, myocardial ischemia and reperfusion, coronary restenosis and congestive heart failure. Compelling evidence points to oxidative stress as an important trigger in the complex chain of events leading to atherosclerosis. The expression of chemotactic factors and adhesion molecules is modified by oxidative stress. Exposure to superoxide ions activates the NF-kappa B regulatory complex and triggers the transcription of several atherosclerosis related genes. These events lead to the accumulation of macrophages in the arterial wall. Macrophages avidly incorporate oxidized low-density lipoproteins (LDL) to form foam cells. The activity of matrix metalloproteinases is also regulated by oxidative stress. This activity appears to be closely coupled with smooth muscle cell activation and migration. Matrix metalloproteinases have also been implicated in the pathophysiology of plaque rupture. Antioxidant supplementation including vitamin E decreases susceptibility ofLDL to oxidation and retards the progression of atherosclerosis in animal models.

Frailty and Cardiovascular Diseases

Author : Nicola Veronese
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030333302
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Frailty and Cardiovascular Diseases written by Nicola Veronese and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to clarify the potential association between frailty and cardiovascular disease in older people. Covering the biological as well as the clinical point of view, it allows researchers and clinicians to discover the significance of this topic. The contributions cover the most important aspects in the potential relationship between frailty and cardiovascular disease. In particular, authoritative authors in this field have clarified the definition and the epidemiology of frailty and cardiovascular disease in older people. A large part of the volume is dedicated to the biological mechanisms of frailty and cardiovascular disease, trying to find those in common between these two conditions. Since this book is dedicated to both researchers and clinicians, we have proposed some chapters to the importance of comprehensive geriatric assessment in the evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and frailty. In this regard, the importance of geriatric evaluation in cardiac surgery for older people is well covered. Finally, the importance of cardiac rehabilitation and physical exercise is summarized, being, actually, the most important treatments for both frailty and cardiovascular disease. Written by many well-known and widely published experts in their respective fields, this book will appeal to a wide readership such as researchers in the field and clinicians, especially suited in geriatric medicine and cardiology who, every day, face frail older patients.

Inflammation, Aging, and Oxidative Stress

Author : Stephen C. Bondy
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319334867
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book Inflammation, Aging, and Oxidative Stress written by Stephen C. Bondy and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book describes the major degenerative processes and pathologies exacerbated by senescence and how they can be alleviated through retardation of cellular aging. Topics discussed include neurodegenerative disease, protein oxidation, cerebrovascular disease, particle-induced inflammation and cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, ovarian aging, dietary and endogenous anti-oxidants in management of Parkinson’s disease, and effects of exercise on oxidation and inflammation. The nineteen expertly authored chapters are organized into three sections in order to present a complete picture to the reader: Age Related Cellular Events, Role of Inflammatory and Oxidative Processes in Age-Related Diseases, and Retardation of Cellular Aging. Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and Age-Related Disease draws from a variety of international perspectives and provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between disease, cell aging, and oxidative stress, as well as potential for preventing or slowing these processes. This installment of Springer’s Oxidative Stress in Applied Basic Research and Clinical Practice is ideal for researchers, clinicians, and advanced graduate students in the fields of cardiology, neuroscience, biogerontolgy, and cell biology.

Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Mechanisms in Obesity, Diabetes, and the Metabolic Syndrome

Author : Helmut Sies
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420043792
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (437 download)

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Download or read book Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Mechanisms in Obesity, Diabetes, and the Metabolic Syndrome written by Helmut Sies and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-07-27 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Characterized by obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, metabolic syndrome is associated with the risks of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. Obesity, which increases the incidence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and subsequently leads to increased stress and inflammation, appears to play a central role in the progression of the syndrome. Evidence of inflammatory processes in accumulated fat appears to be an early initiator of metabolic syndrome. Likewise, the more active angiotensin system in obesity may contribute to even greater oxidative stress that serves as a key signaling event in vascular remodeling. These factors strengthen obesity's association with oxidative stress. Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Mechanisms in Obesity, Diabetes, and the Metabolic Syndrome is designed to encourage the development of evidence-based nutritional and pharmacological therapies that can attenuate the impact of obesity-induced insulin resistance and ensuing metabolic syndrome. The book offers a deep understanding of the molecular mechanisms that underlie the process. Edited by leading authorities on oxidative stress, the book's chapters report on cutting-edge research that explores intracellular events mediating or preventing oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory processes in obesity and type 2 diabetes. It also brings together research on the molecular mechanisms inherent in the progression of metabolic stress, includes phenotypic perspectives, and discusses dietary factors, including the role of micronutrients. The chapter authors, each a leading expert in his or her field, discuss different components of metabolic stress and obesity and their associations with oxidative stress and inflammation. The book fills a unique role as a base of knowledge for researchers seeking to develop nutritional and or pharmacological therapies, as well as clinicians seeking a better understanding of this increasingly common disease process.