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Peroxisome Biology: Experimental Models, Peroxisomal Disorders and Neurological Diseases

Peroxisome Biology: Experimental Models, Peroxisomal Disorders and Neurological Diseases

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Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Book 1299

Medical ReferenceBiologyChemistry

ISBN10: 3030602060
ISBN13: 9783030602062
Publisher: Springer
Published: Jan 9 2022
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.47 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English

This book provides an overview of the biology and biochemistry of peroxisomes, and discusses the contribution of these organelles to peroxisomal and neurodegenerative diseases.

It begins with a detailed introduction to the biogenesis and metabolic functions of peroxisomes, and highlights their role in oxidative stress and in lipid metabolism such as fatty acid oxidation. The following chapters focus on the molecular and clinical aspects of peroxisomal disorders caused by defects in peroxisomal function. In particular, the biological aspects of peroxisomal biogenesis disorders such as Zellweger syndrome and Heimler syndrome are discussed. This includes their underlying genetic causes as well as the biochemical and metabolic defects associated with the disorders. In addition, several chapters cover recent observations suggesting an association between peroxisomal dysfunction and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and other degenerative cerebellar pathologies. The final section of the book discusses important cell and animal models for studying the role of peroxisomes in human diseases and presents current therapeutic strategies for their treatment.

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