Index page for: Metabolic & Therapeutic Aspects of Amino Acids in Clinical Nutrition, Second Edition

Table of Contents Introduction, J.M. Kinney PHYSIOLOGY AND PHYSIOPATHOLOGYPART I: INTRODUCTION TO AMINO ACID METABOLISMMeasurement of amino acid concentrations in biological fluids and tissues using ion exchange chromatography, N. Neveux, P. David, and L. CynoberMeasurement of amino acid concentrations in biological fluids and tissues using reversed-phase HPLC-based methods, B. Alteheld, P. Stehle, and P. F?rstApproaches to studying amino acid metabolism: from quantitative assays to flux assessment using stable isotopes, D. Darmaun and L. CynoberCellular uptake of amino acids: systems and regulation, V. Ganapathy, K. Inoue, P. D. Prasad, and E. GanapathyPART II: PHYSIOLOGYSection A: MetabolismAmino acid metabolism and gluconeogenesis, X. LeverveContribution of amino acids to ketogenesis, M. HolecekUreagenesis and ammoniagenesis: an update, A.J. MeijerMetabolism of branched-chain amino acids, A.J.M. WagenmakersThe glutamate crossway, Y. WakabayashiArginine metabolism in mammals, G. Wu and S.M. Morris Jr.Glutamine metabolism, R. Oehler and E. RothSection B: Control of and by amino acidsInsulin and the regulation of amino acid catabolism and protein turnover, J.P. De BandtControl of amino acid metabolism by counter-regulatory hormones, J. WernermanNitric oxide, E.J. Mahoney and J.E. AlbinaControl of amino acid metabolism by lipid, ketone bodies and glucose substrates, Y. Boirie, S. Walrand and B. Beaufr?reAmino acid signaling and the control of protein metabolism, A.J. Meijer and P. F. DubbelhuisThe role of amino acids in the control of proteolysis, S. vom Dahl and D. H?ussingerAnabolic effects and signaling pathways triggered by amino acids in the liver, L. Hue and L. BertrandAmino acids and immune function, P. Calder and P. YaqoobAmino acid mediated insulin secretion, W.J. MalaissePart III: Amino Acid Metabolism in DiseaseCancer-associated cachexia: altered metabolism of protein and amino acids, M. Mackenzie and V.E. BaracosDiabetes Mellitus, K. Dhatariya and K.S. NairAcidosis and Amino acid metabolism, T. Welbourne and I. NissimMuscle protein and amino acid metabolism with respect to age-related sarcopenia, S. Walrand and Y. BoirieGastrointestinal diseases, P.B. Soeters, K.W. Hussewe, N.E.P. Deutz, Y. Luiking, and C.H.C. DejongAmino acids and ammonia in liver disease, C.H.C. Dejong, S.W.M. Olde Damink, R. Jalan, N.E.P. Deutz, and P.B. SoetersVOLUME 2: REQUIREMENTS AND SUPPLYPart IV: Amino acid requirementsNutritional essentiality of amino acids and amino acid requirements in healthy adults, V.R . Young and J.F. TharakanNeonatal requirements for amino acids, D.K. RassinAmino acids requirements in the elderly, P. Patureau-Mirand, L. Mosoni, and D. R?mondAmino acid requirements in sport, M. Gleeson and A.E. JeukendrupPART V: AMINO ACID SUPPLY IN DISEASESSection A: Quantitative and qualitative aspectsQuantitative and qualitative amino acid intake by the parenteral route, G. Iapichino, D. Radrizzani and L.A. CynoberQuantitative and qualitative aspects of nitrogen supply in enteral nutrition in relation to free amino acids and peptides, G.K. GrimbleBranched-chain amino and keto acids in renal failure, N. CanoGlutamine supplemented diets in enteral nutrition, P.G. Boelens and P. van LeeuwenThe use of arginine in clinical practice, N.N. Abumrad and A. BarbulGlutamine and glutamine-containing dipeptides, P. F?rst and P. StehleOrnithine a-ketoglutarate, L.A. CynoberSection B: Formulas devoted to specific situationsAmino acid support in patients with catabolic illness, N.M. Daignault, D.P. Griffith, T.V. Nattakom, and T.R. ZieglerSulfur containing amino acid and glutathione in diseases, C. Obled, I. Papet, and D. Breuill?Amino acid requirement in cancer, M. Muscaritoli, F.R. Fanelli, M.M. Meguid, and A.C.L. Campos Amino acid solutions for acute renal failure, C.J. FoulksAmino acids to support gut function and morphology, G.S. Sacks and K.A. KudskSection C: NutraceuticsL-Arginine-enriched diets in cardiovascular diseases, M. Collin and H. VapaataloTaurine homeostasis and its importance for physiological functions, S.H. HansenIndex