Overview
Describes functions of ?-amino acids comprehensively
Chapters are organically arranged for readers’ clearer understanding
Written by the world’s leading scientists in the field
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Table of contents (22 chapters)
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Detection of d-Amino Acids
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Physiological Functions and Pathophysiology of d-Serine
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Function of d-Aspartate
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d-Amino Acid Residues in Proteins
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About this book
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the roles of ᴅ-amino acids and latest research findings, to reveal their fascinating aspects and to facilitate better understanding of their important roles in physiology and diseases. It also provides useful hints for the development of drugs and functional foods. ᴅ-Amino acids were once called unnatural amino acids and were considered to be insignificant for eukaryotes especially in mammals. However, different ᴅ-amino acids have been revealed to be distributed in various mammalian tissues and to bear important physiological roles. For example, ᴅ-serine is implicated in memory formation and learning, and its abnormal concentration in tissues have been reported in neurological diseases such as schizophrenia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ᴅ-Aspartate is found in a variety of mammalian tissues, particularly in the central nervous system and the genitals. ᴅ-Aspartate facilitates the endocrine secretion of prolactin, inhibits the secretion of melatonin, and plays a peculiar role in the control of reproductive functions in mammals, including the stimulation of testosterone synthesis. Written by the leading scientists in the field, this book is a valuable source of information for researchers in biochemistry, physiology, and neuroscience, as well as in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: D-Amino Acids
Book Subtitle: Physiology, Metabolism, and Application
Editors: Tohru Yoshimura, Toru Nishikawa, Hiroshi Homma
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-56077-7
Publisher: Springer Tokyo
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Japan 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-4-431-56075-3Published: 05 September 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-4-431-56772-1Published: 12 June 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-4-431-56077-7Published: 25 August 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 357
Number of Illustrations: 42 b/w illustrations, 31 illustrations in colour
Topics: Biochemistry, general
Industry Sectors: Biotechnology, Consumer Packaged Goods, Pharma