Times, Cells, and Aging

2nd Edition - January 28, 1977
Author: Bernard Strihler
Language: English
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Time, Cells, and Aging, 2nd Edition presents the mechanics of cell function and the relevant implications of the molecular-genetic view to the aging phenomena. This book explores… Read more

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Time, Cells, and Aging, 2nd Edition presents the mechanics of cell function and the relevant implications of the molecular-genetic view to the aging phenomena. This book explores the biology of the aging process. Comprised of 11 chapters, this edition starts with an overview of the causes and mechanisms underlying the gradual deterioration of structure and function characteristics of aging. This text then examines the two aspects of the behavior of man, including the reasoned conscious behavior and the greater dependence on reaction patterns predicted on the successful responses of the past. Other chapters explore the relationship between aging and mortality rate in animals, which is a result of an organism’s deceasing ability to function optimally in carrying out his vital functions. The final chapter deals with the implementation of a research plan relevant to understanding the primary mechanisms of the aging process. This book is a valuable resource for gerontologists, biologists, and molecular biologists.

PrefacePreface to the First EditionI Introduction TextII Definitions, Criteria, Categories, and Origins of Age Changes A. Definitions B. Criteria of Age Changes C. Categories of Age Changes D. Origins of Age Changes E. Kinetic Distinctions between Genetic and Stochastic ProcessesIII The Distribution of Cellular Aging A. Nonaging Systems B. On Species Which May Not Age C. Mortal and Immortal ClonesIV Aging Biosystems: Invertebrates A. General Considerations B. Protozoa C. Metazoa D. SummaryV Ultimate Effects of Cellular Aging—Mortality—Review of Theories of Mortality A. Mortality Rate B. Statement and Critique of TheoriesVI Proximate Effects of Cellular Aging A. Physiological Decline B. Diffuse Changes Affecting the Function of a Variety of Organ Systems C. Functional Changes in Specific Organ Systems during the Aging ProcessVII Aging of Cell Aggregates and Tissues A. General Considerations B. The Loci of Tissue Changes C. Tissue Disorganization and Change D. Cell Death and Changes in Cell NumberVIII Aging of Subcellular Components A. Cell Turnover B. Metabolic Turnover C. Changes in Subcellular Organelles and ConstituentsIX Theories on the Mechanisms of Aging Part I. Theories and Evidence on the Sources of Structural Instability A. Thermal and Chemical Instabilities of Functional Units B. The Somatic Mutation Theory of Aging C. Disruption of Intercellular Relationships and Dependencies Part II. Theories and Evidence on Inadequacies in Informational Processing: Timing, Codes, and Aging A. The Error Theory of Aging B. Developmental Program and Aging Theories: Time, Gene Expression, and Aging C. Timing, Neuronal Codes, and Aging Part III. An Integrated Theory of Aging SummaryX The Evolution of Cellular Aging and Longevity A. The Evolution of Senescence B. The Evolution of LongevityXI Some Unexplored Avenues of Cellular Aging—Current and Future Research Implementation of an Effective Aging Research EffortBibliographyAppendix AAppendix BAppendix CAuthor IndexSubject Index