| Summary: | Summarizes biochemical events as they pertain to physiological exposures to ionizing radiation. Contains over 1,000 references to the literature, emphasizing the early and original studies as far back as the 1940's. Discusses space radiobiology; reviews the roles of biological mediators, such as the eicosanoids, histamine, serotonin, and polyamines; and relates the current knowledge of NAD and ADPRT. Other topics include the early history of radiation biology and biochemistry, the mechanisms of biochemical alterations, effects on macromolecules and body fluids, hormones, carbohydrate metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation, protein synthesis, serum proteins, and biological dosimeters. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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