Physical Exercise and Natural and Synthetic Products in Health and Disease

This book explores protocols for testing aerobic exercise, resistance training, special diets, additives, and natural products, leading to insights into physiological and molecular aspects of health and disease. It has contributed to improvements in cardiovascular disease, cognitive dysfunction, diabetes, frailty, gliobastoma, metabolic syndrome, obesity, oxidative stress, and various cancers. It is written for the Methods in Molecular Biology series and provides insights into the development of novel therapeutics and the measurement of molecular and physiometric biomarkers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 403 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2022
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

This comprehensive book delves into various protocols aimed at examining the effects of aerobic exercise, resistance training, specialized diets, additives, and natural products on physiological and molecular aspects of health and disease. Numerous approaches employed in these studies have resulted in substantial advancements in disease areas such as cardiovascular disease, cognitive dysfunction, diabetes, frailty, glioblastoma, metabolic syndrome, obesity, oxidative stress, and various cancers. Furthermore, this collection offers valuable insights into disease mechanisms and novel drug targets, as each protocol is presented within the context of specific chronic diseases or different therapeutic areas. Authored by renowned experts in the field, the chapters in this book encompass introductions to their respective topics, comprehensive lists of necessary materials, detailed step-by-step protocols that are readily reproducible, and helpful tips on troubleshooting and avoiding common pitfalls.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers, clinical scientists, physicians, and pharmacologists interested in the fields of chronic disease, exercise, and nutrition. It provides insights into the potential development of novel therapeutics and the use of molecular and physiometric biomarkers to monitor therapeutic responses. The author's extensive knowledge and expertise in the field make this book an ideal guide for those seeking to explore the latest advancements in this area.

Weight: 795g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071615607
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022