Biochemistry of Non-Shivering Thermogenesis in Vertebrates: Evolutionary Perspectives (1)

By: Naresh Chandra Bal and Punyadhara Pani

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Synopsis: This comprehensive reference book covers non-shivering thermogenesis, metabolic rates, and associated diseases. It emphasizes the phylogenetic relations of vertebrate non-shivering thermogenesis (NST) and its evolutionary significance. The book describes how the incidence of metabolic syndromes has reached epidemic levels worldwide due to dysregulation in energy balance. Chapters include the evolution and regulatory mechanisms of NSTs. It covers the role of NST in birds and wild animals, and muscle adaptation during hibernation. The book is meant for researchers and students of biochemistry, molecular medicine, and physiology. It is also useful to physicians and health care professionals.Key Features: Provides in-depth insights on topics related to metabolic rate regulation and thermogenesis Covers the evolution of tachymetabolism and endothermy among vertebrates Analyzes the evolutionary perspectives of non-shivering thermogenesis in different organisms Discusses the evolution of brown adipose tissue and non-shivering thermogenesis in mammals Provides graphs, flowcharts, and descriptive figures for easy understanding of concepts

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 259 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040296950
Related ISBNs:: 9781032456348, 9781003391470, 9781040296936
Publisher:: CRC Press
Date of Addition:: 03/28/25
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Naresh Chandra Bal and Punyadhara Pani
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Psychology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Naresh Chandra Bal
Edited by:: Punyadhara Pani