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Biology of lactation
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A presentation of the most fundamental features of the biology of the mammary gland, a unique model of an organ capable of an abundant synthesis of proteins: endocrinology of lactation, role of prolactin, genetics and protein synthesis, immunology and the mammary gland, nutrition and dairy products. Readership: students, teachers, researchers, health and agriculture professionals. Lactation Biology was first published in French in 1993. The English version is not merely a translation: it has been updated by the author.
The French version of this book, Biologie de la lactation, is available on our website.
La version française de ce titre, Biologie de la lactation, est disponible sur notre site.
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Yes, you can access Biology of lactation by Jack Martinet, Herbert-H Head, Louis-Marie Houdebine in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Animal Husbandry. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Introduction
- 1. Mammary gland, mammogenesis, growth factors, lactogenesis J. Martinet, L. M. Houdebine
- 2. Placenta and lactation J. Martal, N. Chene
- 3. Hormonal control of cell division and DNA synthesis in the mammary gland L. Zwierzchowski
- 4. Multi-faceted regulation of cell differentiation by extracellular matrix Claudia Q. Lin, Mina J. Bissell
- 5. Oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes and mammary tumors P. Hainaut, P. Berthon, M. Crepin
- 6. Multifactorial regulation of prolactin secretion from lactotroph cells : transduction mechanisms A. Enjalbert
- 7. Prolactin-secreting adenomas and functional hyperprolactinemia F. Peillon
- 8. Structure, function and expression of prolactin receptors in mammals Marc Edery, Paul A. Kelly
- 9. Physiology and biochemistry of lactogenesis : stimulation by antiprogesterones Ricardo P. Deis, Antoine Perier, Graciela A. Jahn
- 10. Artificial induction of lactation H. H. Head
- 11. Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) : effects on lactogenesis and milk production K.C. Bachman, F. Elvinger, H.H. Head
- 12 The physiology of milk ejection : consequences on milking techniques J. Labussière
- 13. The psychological aspects of breast feeding in women M. Brossard-Le Grand
- 14. Lactation and physiological control of maternal behavior in mammals P. Poindron
- 15. The molecular genetics of milk proteins and their genes J.C. Mercier, F. Grosclaude
- 16. The regulation of milk protein synthesis L.M. Houdebine
- 17. Hormonal control of casein secretion M. Ollivier-Bousquet
- 18. Immune factors of mammary secretions P. Berthon, G. Tanneau, H. Salmon
- 19. Immune protection of the mammary gland P. Rainard, B. Poutrel
- 20. Metabolic adaptations and nutrient partitioning in the lactating animal Y. Chilliard
- 21. The lactogenic action of plant extracts L. Sawadogo, J-F. Thibault, X. Rouau, J. Gueguen, S. Berot, M. Ollivier-Bousquet, H. Sepehri, L-M. Houdebine
- 22. Milk proteins : structure and biological functions B. Ribadeau-Dumas
- 23. Do infants really need human milk? V. Barrois-Larouze, R. Ducluzeau, P. Raibaud
- 24. Lactic acid bacteria starters and other starter cultures : present and future use D. Hemme, M. Desmazeaud
- 25. Dietary residues in human and animal milk G. Bories
- Index