Oxygen Homeostasis and Its Dynamics

This first volume in a projected series contains the proceedings of the first of the Keio University International Symposia for Life Sciences and Medicine under the sponsorship of the Keio University Medical Science Fund. As stated in the address by the President of Keio University at the opening of the 1996 symposium, the fund of Dr. Mitsunada Sakaguchi. The Keio was established by the generous donation University International Symposia for Life Sciences and Medicine constitute one of the core activities of the fund. The objective is to contribute to the international community by developing human resources, promoting scientific knowledge, and encouraging mutual exchange. Every year, the Executive Committee of the Interna tional Symposia for Life Sciences and Medicine selects the most interesting topics for the symposium from applications received in response to a call for papers to the Keio medical community. The publication of these proceedings is intended to publicize and distribute information arising from the lively discussions of the most exciting and current issues during the symposium. Weare grateful to Dr. Mitsunada Sakaguchi, who made the symposium possible, the members of the program committee, and the office staff whose support guaran teed the success of the symposium. Finally, we thank Springer-Verlag, Tokyo, for their assistance in publishing this work. Akimichi Kaneko, M. D. , Ph. D.

The most up-to-date work on oxygen homeostasis in a single volume With contributions by experts from around the world

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This volume focuses on the structural biology of cytochrome-c oxidase - the enzyme most fundamental to aerobic life -, and on the physiology of oxygen homeostasis. It consists of five sections: cytochrome oxidases; cytochrome P-450 monooxygenase; various types of oxidases and oxygenases; oxygen sensing and regulation of blood flow; pathology and physiology of gaseous monoxides. Together, they describe oxygen homeostasis and its dynamics, and its vital importance in biology and medicine today. An invaluable resource and reference for clinicians and researchers in the medical sciences and biochemistry.

Inhalt
1 Cytochrome Oxidases.- 2 Cytochrome P-450 Monooxygenases.- 3 Various Types of Oxidases and Oxygenases.- 4 Oxygen Sensing and Regulation of Blood Flow.- 5 Pathophysiology and Physiology of Gaseous Monoxides.- Key Word Index.