Inositol Synthesis, Functions and Clinical Implications

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the synthesis, functions and clinical implications of inositol. Topics discussed include hypoxia and angiogenesis related myo-inositol phosphates; inositol derivatives in mycobacterium tuberculosis; inositols and epilepsy; the contribution of inositol trisphosphate signaling to cardiac pathologies; the role of inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor in hepatorenal syndrome; the pathophysiologic significance of inositol phosphates (IP) in Alzheimer's and bipolar disorder; design and synthesis of biotinylated inositol phosphates; the health benefits of inositol and inositol hexaphosphate; and the cellular functions of inositol.