Oxidations and Reductions in the Animal Body (Classic Reprint)

H. D. Dakin

ISBN 10: 1332315062 / ISBN 13: 9781332315062

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores the oxidation and reduction reactions in the animal body, focusing on the structure of the substances undergoing change. These reactions are the body's chemical way of fueling its activities and replacing lost body matter. The author begins by exploring the history of the science of these reactions and then examines in detail the basic chemical processes involved in animal metabolism. Informed by the author's own research, this book presents a response to the need for a clearer understanding of both the simple and complex systems of biochemical change occurring in every living creature. The author presents compelling evidence to support his hypothesis that biochemical oxidations and reductions can be imitated by simple chemical reactions, and his research provides crucial clues into the processes involved in these vital functions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Oxidations and Reductions in the Animal Body (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332315062
• ISBN 13: 9781332315062
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Chemistry

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Synopsis

Dive into how the body metabolizes key amino acids and what that reveals about health and disease.

This edition explains the pathways by which phenylalanine and tyrosine are transformed, the formation of homogentisic acid, and how these processes relate to conditions like alkaptonuria. It also describes how tryptophane is metabolized differently, leading to kynurenic acid and other indole-derived compounds. The discussion blends detailed chemistry with observations from experiments and disease cases to illuminate amino acid oxidation in the animal body.

Readers will gain a clear view of the sequence of intermediate steps, the concept of quinonoid structures as intermediates, and how small molecular changes steer metabolism along distinct routes. The material links laboratory observations to broader questions about how the body handles essential nutrients and byproducts.

• How homogentisic acid forms from phenylalanine and tyrosine, and what this implies for metabolism.
• The role of intermediate compounds and rearrangements in guiding oxidation pathways.
• How alkaptonuria informs our understanding of normal vs. impaired catabolism.
• Unique routes for tryptophane metabolism, including kynurenic acid formation.

Ideal for readers of biochemistry, physiology, and medical science who want a detailed look at amino acid oxidation.