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  • Next-Generation Onco-Therapeutics

    • 1st Edition
    • Awanish Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    Next-Generation Onco-Therapeutics explores the latest advancements in cancer treatment, focusing on personalized medicine and innovative therapeutic strategies. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding how emerging technologies can reshape oncological care, providing insights into effective and compassionate patient management.The content explores the cutting-edge developments in cancer therapies, featuring clinical examples and case studies that illustrate the practical application of new treatment modalities. It emphasizes the importance of integrative approaches that address the diverse needs of cancer patients, ensuring that healthcare professionals are equipped with the most current information in this rapidly evolving field.

  • Polyphenols in Wound Healing

    • 1st Edition
    • Bushra Akhtar + 1 more
    • English
    Polyphenols in Wound Healing presents a comprehensive exploration of how naturally occurring compounds—polyphenol... a pivotal role in advancing wound care therapies. Divided into four thoughtfully curated sections, the book begins with an in-depth review of the science of wound healing, introducing readers to the fundamentals of skin physiology, the various types of wounds, and key therapeutic targets. Other sections delve into the world of polyphenols, offering detailed information on their natural sources, especially medicinal plants, and the techniques used for their extraction, isolation, and purification. A focus on how polyphenols act on biological pathways to support wound healing is also included.This includes mechanisms such as reducing inflammation, combating oxidative stress, modulating matrix metalloproteinases, enhancing collagen synthesis, and promoting tissue regeneration and angiogenesis. Each chapter is backed by current research, offering mechanistic insights that bridge traditional knowledge with modern biomedical science. This structured and progressive organization ensures that all key aspects of polyphenol-based wound healing are clearly presented and easy to follow, making the book highly accessible for researchers, clinicians, and students alike.

  • Antimicrobial Peptides

    From Science to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Anil Kumar Chhillar + 4 more
    • English
    Antimicrobial Peptides: From Science to Applications provides comprehensive coverage on the biology, diversity, and mechanisms of action associated with antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). The book aims to equip readers with the knowledge required to understand, harness, and optimize these molecules for development and application across various sectors. Sections overview the biology and diversity of antimicrobial peptides, cover their molecular structure and function, and delve into their unique mechanisms of action and evolutionary significance in nature. Subsequent chapters go on to explore the utilization of AMPs in medicine, agriculture, the environment, and biotechnology.Culmin... in discussions on future trends, regulatory considerations, and strategies to overcome challenges, this book is an informative reference for researchers, scientists, graduate students, and industry professionals engaged in the study and development of antimicrobial peptides as a potential solution to address pressing challenges such as antibiotic resistance, food security, and environmental sustainability.

  • Smart Hospital Anatomy with Advanced Sensors

    Innovations in Patient Care
    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Kumar Tyagi + 1 more
    • English
    Smart Hospital Technology with Advanced Sensors: Innovations in Patient Care explores the transformative role of advanced sensor systems in modern healthcare environments. This book presents a comprehensive overview of smart hospital technologies, emphasizing the integration of AI, IoT, and automation to enhance patient care and hospital operations. Topics covered include wearable and implantable sensors, AI-driven diagnostics, robotic surgery, smart ICUs, and cybersecurity in healthcare. It also addresses emerging trends such as blockchain for medical data, ethical AI, and the convergence of smart hospitals with smart cities. Content is supported by global case studies and expert contributions.Design... for students, researchers, and academics in bioinformatics, this book offers foundational knowledge, current applications, and future directions in digital healthcare. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the challenges and opportunities in building intelligent, data-driven hospital systems that improve outcomes and redefine patient experiences.

  • Cutting-Edge Technology for Plant Metabolite Profiling in Drug Discovery and Quality Control

    • 1st Edition
    • Ramesh Kumar Ahirwar + 4 more
    • English
    Cutting-Edge Technology for Plant Metabolite Profiling in Drug Discovery and Quality Control offers a comprehensive exploration of advanced methods in plant metabolomics, along with their integration in industrial applications across various sectors. The book delves into a range of methodologies, including metabolic engineering strategies, metabolite imaging techniques, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) for plant metabolite analysis, microfluidics for metabolite profiling, computational methods, and bioinformatics tools. It also explores plant metabolomics for crop improvement, pharmaceutical development, archaeological examinations, cosmetic formulations, and food quality, with case studies featured throughout the book to showcase real-world applications and scenarios. As the demand for natural products and plant-derived therapeutics continues to rise, there is a need for reliable and effective methods to identify, quantify, and optimize the bioactive compounds present in plants. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the latest advances in this field while also delivering a multidisciplinary overview of the wide-ranging impact plant metabolites have across a variety of applications. Researchers working with plant metabolites across molecular and cellular biology, pharmaceutical science, biotechnology, biochemistry and plant science will benefit from this book. Additionally, it will be of interest to specialists working across relevant industries, such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and agriculture.

  • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 134
    • English
    Advances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 134 in this ongoing series, examines physiologic and pathophysiologic biochemistry and impacts on Clinical Chemistry testing and design. Sections cover Molecular mechanisms of disease and advances in the development of improved diagnostic and predictive biomarkers. Specific chapters in this new release include Biomarkers in Heart Failure, RNA biomarkers in antidoping, Cardiovascular disease and miRNA, Chronic low-grade inflammation in vegetarians and vegans: biomarker evidence and methodological considerations, Advances in microfluidic extracellular vesicle technology, and Biomarkers for Assessing Magnesium Status.As these evolving technologies and analytic strategies have become increasing relevant given the healthcare and socioeconomic impact worldwide, this book provides an essential reference.

  • Words Have Bodies

    Exploring Language in Virtual Environments
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 84
    • English
    Discover the dynamic intersection of language, technology, and virtual worlds in Words Have Bodies. This innovative volume explores how language functions and transforms within digital environments—from online communities and social media to immersive virtual spaces. Featuring cutting-edge research and thought-provoking insights, it examines how virtual environments shape communication, identity, and social interactions. Perfect for scholars, technologists, and digital enthusiasts, this book offers a comprehensive look at the power of language in shaping our digital realities and the future of human interaction in virtual spaces. Unlock new perspectives on how words take on new forms and meanings in the digital age.

  • New Psychoactive Substances: An Analytical Chemistry Perspective. Matrices in which New Psychoactive Substances are Determined

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 114
    • English
    New Psychoactive Substances: An Analytical Chemistry Perspective. Matrices in which New Psychoactive Substances are determined, series highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Extracellular Vesicles as Next-Generation Therapeutics

    Basic Concepts, Clinical Applications, and Cross-Disciplinary Innovations
    • 1st Edition
    • Naresh Kasoju + 1 more
    • English
    Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Extracellular Vesicles as Next-Generation Therapeutics: Basic Concepts, Clinical Applications, and Cross-Disciplinary Innovations provides a comprehensive exploration of the groundbreaking roles stem cells and extracellular vesicles (EVs) play in regenerative medicine. The book examines the fundamental biology of stem cells and EVs, their therapeutic applications across tissues - including skin, neural, cardiac, ocular, and more and the innovative, interdisciplinary approaches shaping the future of healthcare. Sections cover Basic and Emerging Concepts, Therapeutic Applications and Disease Focus, and Cross-disciplinary Innovations and Future Directions the field will encounter in this rapidly growing branch of medicine.Written by experts in the field for researchers and academics engaged in regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, and biomedical engineering, this book will be of interest to healthcare professionals such as physicians, surgeons, and specialists interested in tissue repair and regeneration.

  • Advances in Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Frederic Sampedro
    • English
    Advances in Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research covers how diffusion MRI has contributed to our understanding of a wide range of neurodegenerative diseases, unraveling early microstructural brain damage even at presymptomatic stages. Sections cover the technical basis of diffusion MRI, focusing on the interpretation of its imaging-derived metrics in terms of neuronal damage. Subsequent chapters are organized by disease, taking an in-depth look at how the use of diffusion MRI has contributed to our recent understanding of, and motivated potential new monitoring and therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, progressive supranuclear palsy, Huntington's disease, multiple system atrophy, motor neuron diseases, and more.The book concludes with implications for future research, making it a must-have reference for researchers and clinicians interested in the field of neuroimaging for neurodegenerative disorders.

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