Nutritional Genomics : The Impact of Dietary Regulation of Gene Function on Human Disease

ISBN-13: 9781439844526 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 448 str.

Wayne R. Bidlack; Raymond L. Rodriguez

Opis

Written as a platform for researchers, scientists, educators, and policy makers to discuss the current status of nutritional genomic research, this book contains the latest scientific findings on the mechanisms underlying diet-genome interactions. With contributions from renowned experts, it covers information on transforming dietary signals into disease-preventing changes in gene expression, gene-linked networks of chronic disease and cancer, and the role of food science and nutrition to meet individual genomic health needs. The book identifies future directions for research and challenges and opportunities for improving global health and wellness by preventing, delaying, or mitigating chronic diseases with diet.

Spis treści

TRANSFORMING DIETARY SIGNALS INTO GENE EXPRESSION. Epigenetics: The Epigenetic Transfer of Phenotype. Systems Biology: Cell Signaling Regulation of Gene Expression. GENE LINKED NETWORKS. Gene Linked Chronic Disease. Gene Linked Cancer Prevention. Intestinal Microbiome Linked Gene Expression. FOOD NEEDS TO MEET NUTRIGENOMIC HEALTH NEEDS. Agriculture’s Ability to Enhance Food Quality. Food Science and Technology Enhancement of Diet quality. Regulatory Oversight. Index.

O autorze

Dr. Bidlack received his Bachelor of Science degree in Dairy Science and Technology from the Pennsylvania State University (1966), his Master of Science degree in Food Science from Iowa State University (1968), and his Ph.D. Degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Davis (1972). In addition, he was a postdoctoral fellow in Pharmacology at USC School of Medicine (1972-1974).