Inositol & its phosphates : basic science to practical applications / by A. K. M. Shamsuddin and Guang-Yu Yang. -- Sharjah : Bentham Science Publishers, 2015. – (58.174234/S528)

Contents

Foreword

Preface

CHAPTERS

Part I. Nature, Biosynthesis, Bioavailability and Metabolism

1  Inositol Compounds: Natural Sources and Chemistry

2  Biosynthesis and Metabolism of Inositol and Inositol Phosphates

3  Signaling Role of Inositol and its Phosphates

4  Analysis & Assays of Inositol and Inositol Phosphates

5  Pharmacokinetics of InsP6

Part II. Health Impact of Inositol and its Phosphates

6  Experimental Cancer Prevention by InsP6 & Inositol

7  Experimental Cancer Regression by InsP6 & Inositol

8  Clinical Studies of Human Cancer Treatment

9  Radiation Protection by Inositol & its Phosphates

10  Disorders of Metabolism

11  Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Disease

12   Mineralization Disorders

13   The Roles of Inositol and its Phosphates in Neuropsychiatric Disorders

14   Sickle Cell Disease and Inositol Phosphates

15   Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Therapeutic Potential of Inositol Compounds

Part III. Mechanisms of Action of Inositol and its Phosphates

16   Antioxidant Properties & Function of Inositol and Inositol Phosphates

17   Roles of Inositol & Inositol Phosphates in Immunity, Infection and Inflammation

18   Mechanisms of Biological Actions of Inositol and InsP6 I: Cell Survival Proliferation and Differentiation

19   Mechanisms of Biological Actions of Inositol and InsP6 II: DNA Damage Repair

20   Mechanisms of Biological Actions of Inositol and InsP6 IN- Epigenetics, Telomerase, Angiogenesis

Part IV. Industrial and Other Uses of Inositol and Inositol Phosphates

21  Industrial Applications, Technology & Environmental Sciences

22  Safety of Inositol and Inositol Phosphates

Glossary

Index