Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine - Softcover

Halliwell, Barry; Gutteridge, John M. C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198552912 ISBN 13: 9780198552918

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1990

Synopsis

Now in a new edition, this volume meets the need for a complete, in-depth guide to the important new field of radical reactions. The text is extensively revised and fully updated. It provides biologists, clinicians and other nonchemists with an easy-to-understand study of the nature of free radicals, including explanations of what they are, how they are generated, and how they can react, both in normal body chemistry and as the mode of action for many dangerous toxins. The role of radical reactions in several key biological is critically evaluated. Useful appendices give the reader information on atomic structure and bonding, and a simple guide to lymphocytes.

About this title

About the Author:

Barry Halliwell, Professor of Medical Biochemistry, University of London King's College. John M. C. Gutteridge, Senior Scientist, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control.

Review:

'a textbook which is readable by those with little knowledge of chemical reactions yet is uncomprising in its scope and impact ... The whole book is well-referenced and the index is well above average in content and cross-referencing. That readers do not require extensive pre-knowledge of
chemistry is a tribute to the style and clarity these authors bring to such an important subject. Highly recommended.'
John Howard, Journal of Nutritional Medicine

'Those seeking a clear, up-to-date account of the topic will welcome the second edition of this book, carrying as it does the considerable authority of authors who contribute widely to the development of the field ... highly recommended as a broad introduction to free radical involvement in
biology and medicine.'
E.T. Land, International Journal of Radiational Biology, 1990, Vol. 58, No.4

'an excellent discussion of the fundamental principles and concepts of free radical reactions ... it should appeal to students and novices, experts in free radical chemistry wishing to be informed of biological implications and clinicians who are familiar with the pathological consequences of
free radical damage, but wish to know more about the underlying chemistry'
Trends in Biochemical Sciences

'Anyone starting in the field of oxygen radicals or antioxidants should invest in this book'
Prof. Dr. rer.nat. V. Ullrich, Eicosanoids, Vol.4, No.119

'comprehensive and up-to-date ... For those actively engaged in this vast field of research it is compulsive reading, and for those who believe that free radicals are outside their area of interest, this book will prove an excellent investment to correct this misconception and up-to-date
their horizons.'
D.V. Parke, FEBS Letters, Volume 284, number 1, June 1991

`compact book ... The uniform presentation of method protocols is very pleasing and easy to follow, and numerous high quality figures make the book interesting and informative throughout. Free radicals: a practical approach, makes a valuable contribution to the field and comes highly
recommended to all researchers.'
John Gutteridge, Royal Brompton Hospital, Free Rad Res., Vol. 26

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0198552912
• ISBN 13: 9780198552918
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 560