Recent Advances in Transthyretin Evolution, Structure and Biological Functions by Springer ISBN 13: 9783642006456

New York: Springer [2009]. Hardcover. 9.5" x 6.5". In publisher's illustrated boards. Light shelfwear to covers; interiors clean and sound. Near Fine. ISBN: 9783642006456. . VeryGood. Hardcover .

Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. 2009. Hard cover. Very good.. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 360 p. Contains: Illustrations, color, Tables, black & white, Figures. Audience: General/trade. . There is a strong interest in transthyretin (TTR) in connection with protein evolution, medical and clinical research. Thus, this is an exciting time for experts in TTR research to come together to write a monograph covering both the basic and the clinical research into TTR. Transthyretin is a protein found in human blood and cerebrospinal fluid. It is directly involved in the transport of thyroid hormones, and indirectly in that of retinol. These hormones are essential for normal growth and development, particularly that of the brain. Spontaneous and inherited diseases affecting transthyretin result in amyloidosis. More than 80 point mutations in transthyretin lead to a variety of illnesses. Liver transplants are the most common treatment, although much research is also being carried out in drug therapies.… Read More

Springer Verlag, 2009. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 360 pages. 9.53x6.30x1.18 inches.

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