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Fungal Macromolecule Applications in Life Sciences
Biological Activity and Medical, Industrial, and Agricultural Applications
- 1st Edition - June 1, 2025
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 0 1 0 2 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 0 1 0 3 - 2
“Fungal Macromolecule Applications in Life Sciences: Biological Activity and Medical, Industrial, and Agricultural Applications” provides a comprehensive guide to the diverse… Read more
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Request a sales quote“Fungal Macromolecule Applications in Life Sciences: Biological Activity and Medical, Industrial, and Agricultural Applications” provides a comprehensive guide to the diverse applications of fungal macromolecules, such as proteins, lipid carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Chapters include an introduction to the background and importance of fungal macromolecules in various life science fields, followed by a detailed overview of the methods for isolating, characterizing, and assessing the structural and functional characteristics of fungal macromolecules. The book also explores the practical applications of fungal macromolecules in the biomedical, agricultural, and industry sectors. It explores potential uses of fungal macromolecules as pharmaceuticals, anti-cancer agents, and inhibitors of bacterial biofilm formation as well as in plant disease management, crop development, enzyme production, biosurfactants, and sustainable and functional food production. The book also examines the antimicrobial properties of fungal macromolecules and their role in managing disease and stimulating human immunology. This comprehensive and multidisciplinary coverage makes “Fungal Macromolecule Applications in Life Sciences” a valuable resource for scientists, professionals, and advanced students across various fields, including microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology, agriculture, food science, and biomaterials, looking to enhance their understanding of fungal macromolecules in life sciences and bridge the gap between theory and practical application.
• Offers a comprehensive understanding of fungal macromolecules (proteins, lipid
carbohydrates, and nucleic acids), including their classification, isolation and structural and
functional characterization.
• Discusses the biological activities and properties of fungal macromolecules, including their
potential benefits and side-effects.
• Provides practical guidance on how to extract, purify, and utilize fungal macromolecules in
various applications.
carbohydrates, and nucleic acids), including their classification, isolation and structural and
functional characterization.
• Discusses the biological activities and properties of fungal macromolecules, including their
potential benefits and side-effects.
• Provides practical guidance on how to extract, purify, and utilize fungal macromolecules in
various applications.
Scientists, researchers, and post-graduate students working in the fields of microbiology, mycology, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology; Industry personnel in biomedicine, agriculture, and food science interested in the practical applications of fungal macromolecules
INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Introduction to Macromolecules: Techniques for Fungal Macromolecule Isolation, Characterization, Structural, and Functional Characteristics BIOMEDICAL Chapter 2: Bioactivity of fungal macromolecules pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals Chapter 3: Unlocking the Potential of Fungal Extracts as Inhibitors of Bacterial Biofilm Formation Chapter 4: Antimicrobial and antifungal properties of fungal macromolecules Chapter 5: Fungal Macromolecules as Anti-Cancer Agents: A Powerful Tool for Cancer Treatment Chapter 6: A Closer Look at Fungal Metabolism and Anti-Diabetes in Traditional Medicine Chapter 7: Exploring the Intersection of Fungal Products and Human Immunology Chapter 8: Health-Stimulating Properties of Medicinal Fungi and Their Bioactive Benefits treat Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases Chapter 9: Fungal macromolecules in drug delivery systems Chapter 10: Fungal microbiota-related macromolecules and their relation to human health AGRICULTURAL Chapter 11: Beneficial Fungal macromolecules: Molecular perspective in Plant Disease management Chapter 12: Revolutionizing Biomedical Applications with fungal derived Protein-Based Nanocomposites Chapter 13: Biological control of weeds, herbicides, nematodes, and insects using fungal macromolecules. Chapter 14: Fungal macromolecules and nanoparticles synthesis: The role in crop development INDUSTRIAL Chapter 15: Fungal Enzymes Production Through the Utilization of by-product Chapter 16: Disclosing and remodel fungal macromolecules through in silico analysis Chapter 17: Potential applications of Myco-macromolecules as biosurfactants in the petroleum Industry Chapter 18: Macromolecules from the fungal origin and their role in the development and production of sustainable and functional food
- No. of pages: 300
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 1, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443301025
- eBook ISBN: 9780443301032