Author | Swynghedauw, Bernard. author |
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Title | Molecular Cardiology for the Cardiologist [electronic resource] / by Bernard Swynghedauw |
Imprint | Boston, MA : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 1998 |
Edition | Second Edition |
Connect to | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4969-7 |
Descript | XXIII, 301 p. online resource |
1. The New Language Of Biology -- From Chromosome to Gene -- Current Technologies -- Gene Transfers -- Genome-Based Methods -- 2. The Normal Heart and Vessels. Molecular Structure in Relation to Physiology -- Membrane Proteins and Electrical Activity -- Sarcomere Structure and Contractility Cytoskeleton -- Extracellular Matrix and Tissue Compliance -- Vasoactive Endothelial Substances -- The Heart and Vessels As Endocrines -- Cardiac and Vascular Growth -- 3. Cardiac and Vascular Remodelling -- Cardiac Hypertrophy and Failure -- The Senescent Heart and Vessels -- 4. Genetics for Nongeneticians -- DNA Polymorphism -- Inherited Diseases -- Monogenic Cardiovascular Diseases -- Multigenic Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors -- 5. Gene Therapy and Cell Transplant -- Gene therapy -- Vectors for gene transfer -- Gene transfer and cell transplant to repair MI -- Conclusion -- References