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Nervonic Acid and Brain Health is a comprehensive guide for professionals and researchers seeking in-depth knowledge about nervonic acid. This book meticulously delves into its functions, sources, synthesis, and therapeutic applications. Readers will find valuable information on the connections between nervonic acid, brain health, and neurological conditions, presenting data that is currently scarce in other publications. The book emphasizes evidence-based research findings, making it an essential resource for understanding the impact of nervonic acid on cognitive development and its potential therapeutic benefits.
In addition to exploring nervonic acid's role in brain health, the book addresses its significance in infant and toddler brain development, the consequences of deficiency during pregnancy, and its inclusion in infant formula and cognitive health products. The association with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral ischemia is thoroughly examined, providing practical insights for medical professionals and caregivers. This text bridges the gap between scientific research and consumer interests, offering real-world relevance and application.
List of contents
1. Overview of Nervonic Acid Concept of Nervonic Acid Sources of Nervonic Acid Synthesis of Nervonic Acid in the Body Metabolic Pathways in Organisms Biosynthesis in Plants and Fatty Acid Elongase System Genetic Engineering for Nervonic Acid Accumulation
2. Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Nervonic Acid Isolation and Purification Biochemical Properties Determination of Nervonic Acid
3. Nervonic Acid and Infant Brain Development Impact on Infant Brain Development Applications in Infant Formula and Cognitive Health Products Nervonic Acid Content in Donor Milk vs. Preterm Mother's Milk Nervonic Acid and Infant Diseases
4. Nervonic Acid and Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Neurogenic Disorders Effects on Other Brain Diseases
5. Other Roles and Functions of Nervonic Acid Effects on Cerebrovascular Diseases and Glucose-Lipid Metabolism Effects on Skin Care and Dermatological Diseases Immune Enhancement Effects on HIV/AIDS Antitumor Effects Anti-aging Effects Effects on Obesity Effects on Inflammatory Bowel Disease Effects on Insomnia Effects on Anxiety
About the author
Professor Chen Xianyang is Director of the Zhongguancun Biomedical Big Data Center, Postdoctoral Supervisor and Distinguished Expert at Zhongguancun Medical Engineering Health Industrialization Base. He is also a Professor at China Medical University’s Plateau Medicine Research Center; he holds 27 national invention patents, 2 PCT patents and 18 software copyrightsProfessor Wang is the Director of the Genetic Metabolism Specialty in the Department of Neurology at Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University; Director of the Neurobiology Research Laboratory; and Director of the Office of the National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases. His research interests include clinical diagnosis, treatment, and molecular mechanism research of neurogenetic metabolic diseases, Parkinson's disease, and movement disordersProfessors Lijiujun is Chief Physician and Vice President of the Children's Hospital of China Medical University. He is on the editorial board for various pediatric journals. He led national medical teams for hand-foot-and-mouth disease in Anhui and Shandong
