Integration Of Metabolism, Energetics, And Signal Transduction: Unifying Foundations In Cell Growth And Death, Cancer, Atherosclerosis, And Alzheimer Disease

Pt. I. Prologue. Disparate Themes: Origins And Integration -- Pt. Ii. Fatty Acids, Mitochondria, And Signal Transduction: Integrated Control Of Cell Proliferation, Injury, And Death. Introduction To Part Ii -- Nutrient And Energy Metabolism In Cell Proliferation -- Fatty Acids And Growth Regulation -- Mitochondrial Function In Cell Growth And Death -- Metabolic Effects Of Antiproliferative Agents -- Fatty Acids And Mitochondria, Cell Growth And Injury: Broader Implications -- Metabolism And Gene Expression In Liver Regeneration -- Part Ii Conclusions. Pt. Iii. Fatty Acids, Ketone Bodies, And Brain Metabolism: Implications For Neuronal Function And Alzheimer Disease. Introduction To Part Iii -- Energetics Of Neuronal Activation -- Utilization Of Oxidizable Substrates In Brain -- Astrocyte Metabolism And Astrocyte-neuron Interaction -- Neuronal Energy Metabolism In Brain: Astrocyte As Metabolic Buffer And Mediator Of Neuronal Injury -- Pathogenesis Of Alzheimer Disease: Metabolic Factors -- Part Iii Conclusions -- Pt. Iv. Epilogue. Looking Back, Looking Ahead. Robert K. Ockner. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.