title: Non-equilibrium thermodynamics and degenerate disease.
abstract: Non-equilibrium thermodynamics, biochemistry and physiology can be associated to form a possible foundation for a theory of nutritional medicine. The theory predicts a new class of diseases. The relationship between this new class and cancer is discussed.
mesh_terms: D004194:Disease / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology*; D004798:Enzymes / Q000172:deficiency; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D010600:Pharmacology; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D013312:Stress, Physiological / Q000503:physiopathology; D013816:Thermodynamics
chemical_list: D004798:Enzymes