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  • Nanobiotechnology for Clinical Adoptability and Application

    • 1st Edition
    • Pawan Kumar Maurya + 3 more
    • English
    Nanobiotechnology for Clinical Adoptability and Application offers an overview of bioanalytical methods and medical biotechnological applications in diagnostic and therapeutics. The book discusses modern concepts and bioanalytical methodologies in nanoscience and nanobiotechnology and their integration in real-time point-of-care applications which has emerged as a significant area of industrial research. It explores medical diagnostic use of different imaging and biosensing technologies, including biochemical methods, electrochemical sensors to detect infectious diseases, and microfluidics-based bioanalytical systems. It also covers biotechnological approaches to experimental therapeutics and theranostics.Ethical and regulatory considerations in biomedicine and medical diagnostics round out the coverage making this book a valuable resource for researchers, faculty, post-graduate students and professionals in biotechnology, biochemistry, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, or any related biomedical discipline.

  • Advances in Tablet Manufacturing Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Honey Goel + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Tablet Manufacturing Technologies consolidates cutting-edge information on the latest technologies in tablet design and manufacturing, addressing the pressing need for innovation in an increasingly complex global market. The book is structured to provide a thorough understanding of tablet technology, beginning with foundational concepts and progressing through specialized topics. Key sections explore the historical context of tablet development, the significance of pharmaceutical excipients, preformulation aspects, and the physics of tablet compression. Subsequent chapters explore advanced topics, including coated tablets, modified-release formulations, organ-specific tablets, and state-of-the-art innovations like 3D printed tablets.Each chapter is enriched with practical examples and case studies, ensuring that readers can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. With contributions from a diverse group of national and international experts, this book is an invaluable asset for scientists in academia and industry alike. It elucidates preformulation parameters, outlines regulatory frameworks, and discusses recent advances in excipient technology and in-process testing equipment.

  • Collaborative Learning for 6G Mobile Wireless Networks

    • 1st Edition
    • Houda Hafi + 2 more
    • English
    Collaborative Learning for 6G Mobile Wireless Networks gives a comprehensive introduction to the topic and its potential role in the development of 6G by explaining principles and presenting methods, algorithms, and uses cases. To achieve 6G’s vision of intelligent and autonomous networks capable of self-optimization, self-healing, and context-aware adaptation, there is a need to develop advanced algorithms and frameworks to enable network elements to perceive, reason, and act autonomously in dynamic and unpredictable environments. However, traditional machine learning methods rely on centralized data collection and processing, making it a limitation for large-scale applications.Collabo... learning, as an emerging distributed approach, offers a powerful framework for harnessing the collective intelligence of distributed data sources while addressing key challenges such as privacy and security.

  • Power Electronics for Solar and Wind Energy Conversion Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Felix Rojas Lobos + 2 more
    • English
    Power Electronics for Solar and Wind Energy Conversion Systems is a comprehensive compilation of important developments from a holistic viewpoint that considers power electronics, machines, control and mechanical systems. The study of power electronics and its integration in different applications is covered through tutorials, exercises and simulation examples that help identify real-time, solution-based models on the proposed converter and controller designs for renewable energy sources. A comprehensive chapter is devoted to explaining controller design for power electronics systems and power converters design, providing engineers and researchers in all areas of power and renewable engineering the most advanced knowledge needed.

  • Transposable Elements in Health and Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 116
    • English
    Transposable Elements in Health and Disease, Volume 116 in the Advances in Genetics series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting comprehensive chapters on a variety of timely topics. Specific chapters examine Transposable Elements in Human Cancer: Regulation, Activation, and Genomic Consequences, Retrotransposons as both “architects” and “saboteurs” in the nervous system, Shaping Mammalian Genomes: The Regulation and Co-option of Transposable Elements, Transposable element analysis in -omics data, and Transposable elements in Aging: from biomarkers to effectors.Together, these contributions provide valuable insights into the mechanisms and impacts of transposable element activity, advancing our understanding of their broad significance in genetics, development, health, and disease.

  • Advances in Applied Microbiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 133
    • English
    Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 133 presents a comprehensive exploration of the latest innovations in applied microbiology. The book delves into the diverse applications of microbiology across various industries, including agriculture, food production, biotechnology, environmental science, and healthcare. Through a collection of insightful chapters authored by experts in the field, readers are offered in-depth analyses of cutting-edge research, emerging trends, and practical applications of microbiological principles.From novel microbial technologies to the impact of microbiomes on human health and beyond, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to stay informed and inspired by the exciting advancements.

  • Cellular Communication in Mammalian Germ-line Development

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 169
    • English
    Cellular Communication in Development, Volume 169 provides a comprehensive overview of the intricate signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms that govern how cells communicate during the development of multicellular organisms. This volume explores the essential roles of cell-to-cell communication in processes such as embryogenesis, tissue patterning, organ formation, and differentiation. Specific chapters include Specification of pgcs, Establishing and maintaining gonadal cell fate, Role of retinoic acid in meiosis, Assembly of primordial follicles, Activation of primordial follicles, Mechanisms of germ-soma communication during follicular growth, Somatic regulation of oocyte meiotic arrest and resumption, Ovarian stroma/function/role in aging, and much more.Additional sections explore New approaches to supporting follicle growth/ovarian function in vitro, Cancer therapy - effects on survival/development of oocyte/follicle, Female germ cells from somatic cells, Spermatogenic stem cell niche, Role of macrophages in testis function, Male germ cells from somatic cells, and more.

  • Hypercortisolism: Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 132
    • English
    Hypercortisolism: Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis, Volume 132 presents a comprehensive series of chapters focused on the various aspects of endogenous hypercortisolism as contributed by an international team of specialists in endocrinology. Chapters in this new release include Cushing´s syndrome: Clinical presentation and associated comorbidities, Biochemical diagnosis of hypercortisolism: when and how?, ACTH independent Cushing syndrome: diagnosis and etiology, Bilateral macronodular and micronodular hyperplasia: biochemical, radiological and genetic diagnosis, Differential diagnosis between endogenous Cushing´s syndrome and pseudoCushing, and much more.Additional chapters delve into Differential diagnosis of ACTH dependent Cushing´s syndrome: hormonal and radiological studies, Ectopic Cushing´s syndrome: clinical presentation and diagnosis, Cyclic Cushing´s syndrome, Mild autonomous cortisol secretion: diagnosis, Cushing´s syndrome and pregnancy: clinical presentation and diagnosis, Molecular profile of Cushing´s syndrome, Cardiometabolic comorbidities in overt Cushing´s syndrome, and New tools for the diagnosis of hypercortisolism.

  • Flavonoids Against Cancer Hallmarks

    • 1st Edition
    • Dharambir Kashyap + 1 more
    • English
    Flavonoids Against Cancer Hallmarks provides an in-depth exploration of the anti-cancer potential of flavonoids and their ability to target key cancer hallmarks. The book encompasses a thorough analysis of flavonoids' sources, bioavailability, metabolic disposition, long-term safety, and adverse effects. It highlights the mechanisms through which flavonoids inhibit cancer growth and proliferation, focusing on their immunomodulatory, anti-angiogenic, anti-metastatic, and cell cycle inhibitory effects. Designed for oncology specialists, pharmacology and pharmacy students, cancer research scholars, and pharmaceutical industry researchers, this comprehensive guide also reviews recent cancer epidemiology and updates on existing therapeutic strategies.By detailing how flavonoids counteract cancer stemness and influence immune responses, this book offers innovative insights into utilizing plant-derived compounds for cancer treatment. It stands out by providing a detailed overview of flavonoids' cellular and molecular mechanisms while also evaluating the pros and cons of current therapeutic options, making it essential reading for a global audience.

  • Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 75
    • English
    Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Volume 75 presents new insights into attosecond metrology and spectroscopy using seeded free-electron lasers. This volume reviews recent advances in generating and applying attosecond pulses to probe ultrafast electron dynamics, offering a valuable reference for researchers in ultrafast and optical physics.

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