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Reference \ Medications
Retinoids & Carotenoids in Dermatology
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A Vahlquist, M Duvic,
384 pp., 2007.
Summarizing the latest research concerning the therapeutic utility of these compounds, this source covers new dermatological indications for retinoid therapy, such as the use of bexarotene in lymphoma and chronic eczema- discusses the mechanisms of retinoid and carotenoid function in the skin
- provides a clear understanding of the possible impact of dietary carotenoids and retinoids on metabolic and genetic pathways that lead to human carcinogenesis
- studies the side-effects and adverse reactions related to retinoid therapy
- presents a current overview of the metabolism and molecular actions of retinoids for the potential design of new approaches to manage a variety of dermatological diseases
This up-to-date reference describes how retinoids and carotenoids function in the skin and how they can be utilized to prevent and treat a wide variety of skin diseases, as well as advance biomedical research in relation to cancer treatment and immunology.
Providing an in-depth update on the pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, and new applications of retinoid therapy, this source also addresses topics outside of dermatology, such as vitamin A nutrition, and the role of antioxidants in aging, metabolic activation, and cellular signaling.
With chapters by internationally recognized authorities in specialties ranging from biochemistry and nutrition to molecular biology and clinical science, this source will stand as the only up-to-date source on the topic.
Non-returnable.
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