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  • Protein Misfolding and Human Diseases

    Deciphering the Central Role of Pathological Aggregation
    • 1st Edition
    • Pranav Kumar Prabhakar + 2 more
    • English
    Protein Misfolding and Human Diseases: Deciphering the Central Role of Pathological Aggregation investigates the misfolding of proteins and implications for a variety of debilitating conditions. The book comprehensively overviews pathological protein aggregation, exploring its mechanisms in specific illnesses, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, prion diseases, ALS, and systemic amyloidosis. It addresses disrupted cellular pathways and failures in protein homeostasis during aging, delineating the unifying principles across protein conformational disorders. Sections feature structural insights into protein aggregates from amyloid fibrils to inclusion bodies and offer therapeutic strategies to disrupt aggregation pathways, enhance cellular protein quality control, and provide immunotherapy solutions.Finally, the book closes with a discussion of the latest advances in research and considerations for future directions to combat protein aggregation. It will serve as an invaluable reference on the intricacies of protein misfolding and its clinical implications. Researchers, academics and graduate students working across these fields will benefit from this comprehensive guide. Additionally, clinicians and healthcare professionals will find it invaluable for understanding the molecular basis of protein misfolding disorders.

  • The Principles and Practice of Medical Education

    Shaping the Future of Healthcare
    • 1st Edition
    • Sameer Mohommed Khan
    • English
    The Principles and Practice of Medical Education: Shaping the Future of Healthcare presents a comprehensive and methodical approach to the many dimensions of medical education, offering healthcare professionals a clear and practical introduction to core principles and applications. The book begins with an introduction that is followed by a focus on curriculum development and instructional methodologies that enhance learning. Sections on assessment and feedback, as well as quality in medical education, address the importance of evaluation and continuous improvement. The final section explores research in medical education, encouraging evidence-based practices and innovation.Together, these sections provide a clear and practical guide for improving teaching and learning in healthcare. Designed to bridge the existing gap in accessible and structured resources, the book explores the multifaceted nature of teaching, learning, assessment, and quality improvement, serving as both an introduction and a tool for advancing educational practices that ultimately support better healthcare outcomes for those working or studying in the field.

  • Harvesting the Sea

    Unveiling Marine Bioresources for Functional Foods and Human Health Enhancement
    • 1st Edition
    • Thilina Uduwaka Jayawardena + 2 more
    • English
    Harvesting the Sea: Unveiling Marine Bioresources for Functional Foods and Human Health Enhancement explores the remarkable potential hidden within the depths of our oceans. Encompassing over two-thirds of the Earth's surface, the marine ecosystem possesses an astonishing array of biodiversity and contains a trove of bioactive compounds that can revolutionize human health and wellbeing. In a world where functional foods are gaining prominence for their ability to provide targeted health benefits, this book delves into the untapped potential of marine bioresources and reveals the captivating journey of their discovery, sustainable utilization, and prospects. Written by a global team of experts, this book underscores the pressing need for innovative solutions in nutrition and healthcare. Modern lifestyles, stress, and the rise of chronic diseases demand a shift toward functional foods that promote well-being and disease prevention. Organized by marine bioresources, nutritional and bioactive compounds, functional food types, and therapeutic properties, chapters highlight the potential of marine-derived bioactive compounds and offer insights into their integration into functional foods. Through a meticulously researched exploration, readers are invited to understand how these compounds can contribute to a more vibrant and fulfilling life. With its interdisciplinary approach, Harvesting the Sea: Unveiling Marine Bioresources for Functional Foods and Human Health Enhancement is a valuable resource for nutritionists, food scientists, biotechnologists, researchers, and anyone intrigued by the profound relationship between our oceans and human health. As a bridge between conventional foods and dietary supplements, this book illuminates the path toward a healthier, more functional future through the wonders of marine bioresources.

  • Cadmium Contamination in Soils and Plants

    Mechanisms and Mitigation
    • 1st Edition
    • Fang-Jie Zhao + 2 more
    • English
    Cadmium Contamination in Soils and Plants presents a rigorous, up-to-date account of how this toxic metal enters agricultural landscapes, persists in soils, interacts with living systems, and ultimately affects food safety and human health. The volume synthesizes cutting-edge findings on the processes that drive Cd movement from soil to crops and clarifies the biological pathways by which plants and microorganisms respond. It translates scientific insight into practical solutions for safer agricultural production systems, drawing on recent advances in measurement, modeling, and remediation.This book is intended for researchers, graduate students, and professionals across environmental science, agronomy, and public health who need an authoritative, research-grounded reference to inform decisions in cultivation-related settings.

  • Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase

    A Comprehensive Guide from Gene to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Kiransinh Rajput
    • English
    Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase: A Comprehensive Guide from Gene to Applications explores the essential role of cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (CGTase) in starch degradation and its diverse industrial applications. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals, offering comprehensive insights from the genetic basis of CGTase to its practical applications. The book covers the production of CGTase by different bacterial genera, including Bacillus spp., and their purification strategies. It delves into the structural and functional characteristics of CGTase, highlighting its catalytic mechanisms, substrate specificity, and factors affecting enzyme activity and stability. Additionally, the book explores recombinant CGTases, their properties, and advancements in protein engineering and enzyme immobilization. With a strong focus on practical applications, the book discusses the remarkable properties of cyclodextrins, such as inclusion complex formation, and their wide range of uses in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, textiles, bioremediation, and food. Detailed case studies and real-world examples illustrate how CGTase and cyclodextrins can address specific challenges and drive innovation in these fields.This book is an essential resource for applied science researchers working in the field of starch processing enzymes, providing them with the knowledge to advance their research and development. It also serves as a valuable reference for researchers in the starch processing industries, offering insights into the latest advancements and practical applications of CGTase and cyclodextrins.

  • Meat Preservation and Packaging Techniques

    • 1st Edition
    • Lin Lin
    • English
    Meat Preservation and Packaging Techniques covers a range of conventional and state-of-the-art techniques for preservation of meat and meat products to reduce spoilage and waste. Packaging, which plays a key role in preservation, is covered in-depth, including novel intelligent meat packaging materials, such as biopolymer-based edible coating and films. This interdisciplinary work will cover food quality assurance, safety, shelf-life extension, nanotechnologies, nano and biomaterials, and more. Written and edited by experts at the forefront of this field and its technology, this book is a key resource for researchers in both industry and academic settings.

  • Carbon Incentives, Plans, and Policies in Agriculture

    • 1st Edition
    • Ram Swaroop Meena + 3 more
    • English
    Economic incentives intended to catalyze environmentally responsible behavior have assumed a central role in confronting climate change, food insecurity, and natural resource degradation. Notwithstanding their promise, many programs underperform owing to methodological gaps, limited transparency, and insufficient regulatory oversight. Carbon Incentives, Plans, and Policies in Agriculture undertakes a critical appraisal of these constraints and advances evidence‑based propositions for strengthening carbon credit mechanisms across agricultural systems and value chains.The volume assembles a globally diverse authorship to synthesize emergent strategies and forward trajectories in carbon financing and monetization, green accounting, ecological and environmental economics, and carbon credit trading, while situating these within the broader sustainability imperatives of agroecosystems. Distinctive emphasis is placed on measurement and methodological rigor, including quantification protocols, MRV frameworks, and domain‑specific estimation approaches for soils, croplands, grasslands, and agroforestry, together with field-level interventions (e.g., energy and water use efficiency, best management practices, and green manuring) and technological enablement (notably, AI-supported assessment). Integrating scientific, policy, and economic perspectives, this book furnishes a conceptual and operational foundation for scholars, researchers, industry practitioners, and policymakers seeking to design effective, transparent, and equitable governance and planning protocols for a low‑carbon agricultural transition.

  • Hybrid Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound Guided Interventional Pain Procedures

    • 1st Edition
    • Manuel Herrero Trujillano + 4 more
    • English
    Hybrid Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound Guided Interventional Pain Procedures ameliorates the dearth of literature covering interventional pain procedures under both X-ray and ultrasound guidance. While existing resources focus on either modality separately, this book fills the gap by providing a consolidated approach, leveraging the strengths of both techniques. By doing so, it ensures practitioners have access to the most versatile and effective imaging methods available. This book is inherently practical, designed to serve as a go-to guide for clinicians facing real-world challenges in pain management. Its organization by body areas facilitates quick access to relevant techniques, while step-by-step guidance and visual aids ensure clarity and ease of understanding. By focusing on clinical relevance, the book empowers practitioners to implement evidence-based imaging interventions with confidence and precision. Hybrid Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound Guided Interventional Pain Procedures has the potential to make a meaningful impact on the field of pain management. By equipping practitioners with cutting-edge imaging techniques and insights, it promises to improve patient outcomes and advance the standard of care. Moreover, its global reach ensures that its benefits extend far beyond geographical boundaries, reaching pain medicine practitioners worldwide.

  • Cell Death Part D

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 209
    • English
    Cell Death Part D explores the latest advances in the mechanisms, regulation, and significance of cell death in health and disease. Covering diverse topics such as apoptosis, necrosis, autophagy, and emerging pathways, this volume presents current research and novel insights from leading experts. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students interested in understanding cellular processes and their implications for therapy and diagnostics.

  • Nonthermal Extraction Technologies of Polysaccharides

    Principles, Techniques, Characterization, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Seyed Mohammad Taghi Gharibzahedi
    • English
    Nonthermal Extraction Technologies of Polysaccharides: Principles, Techniques, Characterization, and Applications explores cutting-edge nonthermal extraction technologies, including ultrasound, microwave, high-pressure, pulsed electric field, enzymatic extraction methods, and cold plasma technology and their effects on polysaccharide biofunctionalities, such as antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and potential applications. With an examination of the therapeutic benefits associated with these compounds, including anti-cancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity properties, this book aspires to highlight advanced techniques to significantly enhance polysaccharide yield, bioactivity, and purity when compared to traditional approaches.The initial chapters introduce the fundamental structures, sources, and importance of polysaccharides, thus setting the stage for a deeper understanding of their functionality and chemical characterization. By offering both theoretical frameworks and practical guidance, this book equips professionals with the knowledge required to effectively incorporate polysaccharides into health-promoting products for advancing research and applications in the evolving landscape of functional foods and biomedical innovation.

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