Vitamins and Hormones

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Vitamins and Hormones: Advances in Research and Applications
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Contents
Contributors to Volume 22
Preface
Chapter 1. Biochemistry of Biotin
I. Introduction
II. Biogenesis of Biotin and Biotin Holoenzymes
III. Tissue Distribution and Metabolism of Biotin
IV. Structure and Specificity of Biotin
V. Biotin Enzymes
VI. Mechanism of Action of Enzyme-Bound Biotin
VII. Indirect Effects of Biotin Deficiency
References
Chapter 2. The Biochemistry of the Inositol Lipids
I . Introduction
II. Chemical Structure
III. Distribution of Inositol Lipids
IV. Biosynthesis
V. Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Phosphoinositides
VI. Possible Physiological Roles of Phosphoinositides
References
Chapter 3. The Role of Organ Cultures in the Study of Vitamins and Hormones
I. Introduction
II. Vitamins
III. Hormones
IV. Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Therapy of Gynecological Disorders with Human Gonadotropin
I. Introduction
II. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
III. Human Pituitary Gonadotropin (HPFSH)
IV. Human Menopausal Gonadotropin (HMG)
V. Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 5. The Biochemistry of Progesterone
I. Introduction
II. Production and Metabolism of Progesterone
III. Progesterone-Gonadotropin Interrelationships
IV. Metabolic Effects of Progesterone
V. Biochemical Effects of Progesterone on the Uterus
VI. Effect of Progesterone on Enzyme Systems in Vitro
VII . Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 6. The Role of the Brain in the Regulation of Pituitary
I. Introduction
II. Dependence of GTH Secretion on Hypothalamic Neurohurnors
III. Direct Evidence about Neurohumors Which Influence GTH Secretion
IV. Gonadal Steroid Feedback
V. The Role of the Brain in the Control of Ovulation
VI. Summary
References
Chapter 7. Cellular and Molecular Aspects of the Antidiuretic Action of Vasopressins and Related Peptides
I. Introduction
II. Nomenclature
III. Assay and Standardization
IV. Structure-Activity ReIationships of the Neurophypophyseal Hormones
V. Mechanism of Antidiuresis: Facts and Theories
References
Chapter 8. International Symposium on Vitamin B6 in Honor of Professor Paul György
The History of Vitamin B6. Introductory Remarks
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References
Chapter 9. Synthesis and Labeling of the Vitamin B6 Group
I. Introduction
II. Syntheses of Pyridoxine
III. C14-Labeled Pyridoxine
IV. Pyridoxine 5-Phosphate
V. Pyridoxal
VI. Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate (Codecarboxylase)
VII. Pyridoxamine
VIII. N15-Labeled Pyridoxamine
IX. Pyridoxanmine 5-Phosphate
X. Summary
Referencres
Chapter 10. Phosphorylase and Related Enzymes of Glycogen Metabolism
I. Introduction
II. Pathways of Glycogenesis and Glycogenolysis
III. Interconversion of the Two Forms of Glycogen Phosphorylase
IV. The Structure and Properties of Glycogen Phosphorylase
V. Vitamin B6 Deficiency and Carbohydrate Metabolism
VI. Muscle Phosphorylase as a Repository for Vitamin B6 in the Animal
References
Chapter 11. Comparative Studies on Glutamic-Oxalacetic Transaminases from the Mitochondrial and Soluble Fractions of Mammalian Tissues
I. Introduction
II. Pyridoxamine Transaminase
III. Identity of Pyridoxamine-Oxalacetic Transaminase with the Apoprotein of Glutamic-Oxalacetic Transaminase
IV. Glutamic-Oxalacetic Transaminases from Mitochondrial and Soluble Fractions of Mammalian Tissues
V. Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 12. Amino Acid Decarboxylation Steps in the Biosynthesis of Norepinephrine, Serotonin, and Histamine
I. Introduction
II. Norepinephrine
III. Serotonin
IV. Histamine
V. Summary
References
Chapter 13. Binding and Reactions of the Vitamin B6 Coenzyme in the Catalytic Center of Aspartate Transaminase
I. Introduction
II. The Linkage of Coenzyme and Apoenzyme in the Catalytic Center of Aspartate Transaminase
III. Reactions of Substrates and Inhibitors with the Coenzyme in the Catalytic Center
IV. Spectropolarimetric Investigation of Aspartate Transaminase
V. Concluding Remarks
References
Addenda
Chapter 14. Summary of Session I and Some Notes on the Metabolism of Vitamin B6
I. Observations Relevant to the Preceding Papers
II. Pyridoxal Kinase in Vitamin B6 Metabolism
III. Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 15. Biochemical Pathology of Vitamin B6 Deficiency
I. Introduction
II. Activities of Pyridoxal Phosphate Enzymes in Progressive Vitamin B6 Deficiency
III. Metabolic Alterations in the Vitamin B6 Deficiency State
IV. Summary
References
Chapter 16. ?-Aminobutyric Acid (?ABA), Vitamin B6, and Neuronal Function-A Speculative Synthesis
I. Introduction
II. The Synapse as a Common Ground for Chemist and Biologist
III. ?ABA Shows Some of the Properties Expected of the Hypothetical Synaptic Negative Feedback Transmitter
IV. Relations between Apoenzymes (or Nonenzymatic Proteins) and Vitamin B6
V. Some Carbonyl Reagents Can Produce Conclusive Seizures and Defects in Collagen Structure
VI. Correlations with the Proposed Synaptic Model
VII. Comment
References
Chapter 17. Vitamin B6 and Amino Acids-Recent Research in Animals
I. Introduction
II. Vitamin B6 Intake and Amino Acid Metabolism
III. Vitamin B6 and Amino Acid Transport
IV. Adaptive Changes in Levels of Activity of Vitamin B6 Enzymes
V. Summary
References
Chapter 18. Vitamin B6 and Oxalate Metabolism
I. Introduction
II. Aminal Studies
III. Metabolic Studies
IV. Human Studies
V. Summary
References
Chapter 19. Relationship of Pyridoxine to Immunological Phenomena
I. Introduction
II. Relationship of Pyridoxine to Immune Processes
III. Mechanism of Action of Pyridoxine
IV. Summary
References
Chapter 20. Selective Metabolic and Chemotherapeutic Effects of Vitamin B6 Antimetabolites
I. Introduction
II. Inhibition of Growth of Experimental Tumors
III. Vitamin B6 Deficiency and Cancer in Man
IV. Selective Effects of Pyridoxine Deficiency
V. Means of Interfering with Pyridoxine Metabolism
VI. Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 21. Effects of Low Intakes of Vitamin B6 upon Diabetic and Control Rats
I. Introduction
II. Experimental
III. Results
IV. Summary
References
Chapter 22. Summary and Comment on Tissue Changes in Vitamin B6 Deficiency
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Chapter 23. Vitamin B6 in Farm Animal Nutrition and Pets
I. Introduction
II. Poultry
III. Swine
IV. Dogs
V. Other Animals
VI. Practical Considerations
References
Chapter 24. Arteriosclerotic, Dental, and Hepatic Lesions in Pyridoxine-Deficient Monkeys
I. Introduction
II. Arteriosclerotic Lesions
III. Dental Lesions
IV. Hepatic Lesions
V. Summary
References
Chapter 25. Effect of Vitamin B6 on Dental Caries in Man
I. Introduction
II. The Oral Environment
III. Epidemiological Observations
IV. Clinical Studies
V. Summary and Conclusions
References
Chapter 26. Evidence for a Relative Vitamin B6 Deficiency in Pregnancy and Some Disease States
I. Introduction
II. Abnormal Tryptophan Metabolism
III. Determination of Transaminases in Circulating Blood
IV. Urinary Estimation of 4-Pyridoxine Acid
V. Vitamin B6 Content of the Circulating Blood
VI. B6 Content of Timues during Pregnancy
VII. Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 27. Pyridoxine-Responsive Anemia-Prototype and Variations on the Theme
I. Introduction
II. The Prototype
III. Signs, Symptoms, and Laboratory Findings in Pyridoxine-Responsive Anemia: Variations Documented among 72 Acceptable Cases
IV. Etiology and Pathogenesis
V. Summary
References
Chapter 28. Vitamin B6 Metabolism in Infants and Children
I. Introduction
II. Vitamin B6 Deficiency
III. Vitamin B6 Dependency
IV. Other Central Nervous System Disorders in Which B6 May Have a Role
V. Anemia as a Symptom of Abnormal Vitamin B6 Metabolism
VI. Inhibitors of Vitamin B6 Activity
VII. Diagnostic Tests for Derangements of Vitamin B6 Function
VIII. Nutritional Requirements
IX. Possible Mechanisms Affecting the Function of Vitamin B6 at the Subcellular Level
X. Selected Critical Biochemical Roles of Vitamin B6 Affecting Physiologic Function
XI. Summary
References
Chapter 29. Vitamin B6 in Fat Metabolism
I. Introduction
II. Animal Studies
III. Human Studies
IV. Summation
References
Chapter 30. The Vitamin B6 Hydrazide Relationship
I. Introduction
II. INH Neuritis-Relationship to Vitamin B6 Metabolism
III. INH Relationship to Vitamin B6-Responsive Anemia
IV. Effect of Vitamin B6 on the Antimetabolic Activity of INH
V. Effect of Other Hydrazides and Chelating Agents on Vitamin B6 Metabolism
VI. Effect of INH on Tryptophan Metabolism
VII. Chemical Mechanism of the Hydrazide Effect
VIII. Summary
IX. Discussion and Summary of Session on Nutritional Role of Vitamin B6
References
Chapter 31. Human Requirements for Vitamin B6
I. Introduction: Occurrence of Vitamin B6 Deficiency in the Human Being
II. Estimation of the Vitamin B6 Requirement of the Human
III. Summary
References
Chapter 32. Recent Developments in the Analysis for Vitamin B6 in Foods
I. Introduction
II. Chromatographic Sepctration
III. Microbiological Procedures
IV. Comparative Data
V. Fluorometric Procedures
References
Chapter 33. Methods for the Determination of Vitamin B6 in Biological Materials
I. Introduction
II. Extraction of Vitamin B6
III. Determination of Vitamin B6
IV. Determination of 4-Pyridoxic Acid
V. Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 34. The Relation of the Vitamin B6 Human Requirement to the Amount in the Diet
I. Introduction
II. Experimental Determinations
III. Discussion
References
Chapter 35. The Importance of Vitamin B6 in Human Nutrition
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