The Mitochondrial Free Radical Theory of Aging (Molecular Biology Intelligence Unit 9) (Molecular Biology Intelligence Unit) - Hardcover

De Grey, Aubrey D.N.J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 157059564X ISBN 13: 9781570595646

Publisher: R G Landes Co, 1999

Synopsis

Presents and discusses the hypothesis that the rate of accumulation of spontaneous mutations in mitochondrial DNA is the principal determinant of the rate of human aging. Offers background material, describes development of the theory and recent advances, examines potential predictions, and discusses the medium-term potential, contingent of the correctness of the hypothesis, for the development of therapies which would greatly increase the healthy human lifespan. The author is affiliated with the department of genetics at the University of Cambridge. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Edition details

• Publisher: R G Landes Co
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 157059564X
• ISBN 13: 9781570595646
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 212