Eng TEC and Pro Func Foods or Nicotinic Receptors in the Nervous System

Eng Tec and Pro Func Foods

Author: John Shi

This single reference consolidates the latest information, developments, and technologies for the preparation of functional foods. From a process oriented approach, the book discusses extraction of bioactive components from raw material, including matrix and cell structure modification, supercritical CO2 fluid technology, and superheated water. Emphasizing applications of processing and technologies The book focuses on improving the bioavailability and stability of bioactive components in food products and covers separation technologies. Topics also include the latest dehydration technologies for retaining bioactivity in herbal medicine, microencapsulation, and bioprocessing.

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Nicotinic Receptors in the Nervous System

Author: Edward D Levin

This book provides cutting-edge research concerning neuronal nicotinic systems relevant to smoking addiction and cognitive dysfunction. The integrated approach is key for understanding function and dysfunction of nicotinic systems and the development of novel drug treatments. The contributors are distinguished active researchers in the field of nicotine research. The book gives academic and industry researchers reference to the latest research methods and findings concerning nicotine neural systems.

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Although nicotine is widely known to be the addictive ingredient in cigarettes and other tobacco products, some researchers believe that it may have psychotherapeutic uses. Levin (psychiatry and pharmacology, Duke U. Medical Center) presents 15 contributions that explore molecular and neurochemical behavioral applications related to nicotine's effect on the brain. The chapters are organized into sections that successively study nicotine's effects on the molecular, systemic, and behavioral levels. Specific topics include the effects of nicotine on dopaminergic neurotransmission, mouse models to evaluate genetic influences on responses to nicotine, nicotine and cognition in young and aged nonhuman primates, evaluation of pharmacologic treatments for smoking cessation, and nicotine effects on ADHD. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)