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    • Computational Approaches to Natural Products Discovery

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 730
      • English
      Computational Approaches to Natural Products Discovery, Volume 720 provides descriptions of the latest techniques in computational methods for the study of natural products. Techniques covered are related to genome mining, natural product biosynthesis, natural product evolution, and natural product structure. Chapters in this new release cover Prediction of natural product bioactivity from BGC sequence to guide genome mining efforts, Genome mining for resistance genes to identify bioactive natural products with ARTS, Predicting lasso peptide structure with LassoPred, Predicting lanthipeptide structure with Rosetta, Using lsaBGC to investigate BGC Evolution, and an Analysis of BGC evolution with CORASON.

    • Protein Immobilization on Nanomaterials

      • 1st Edition
      • José Cleiton Sousa dos Santos
      • English
      Protein Immobilization on Nanomaterials presents a thorough exploration of modern techniques for anchoring proteins to nanomaterial surfaces, emphasizing their transformative role in biotechnology, medicine, and materials engineering. Designed for both researchers and practitioners, this book offers in-depth coverage of immobilization methods such as physical adsorption, covalent binding, and encapsulation. Readers gain insights into the characterization of protein-nanomaterial conjugates through advanced analytical tools, including spectroscopy and microscopy. With practical examples and vivid figures, it clearly illustrates the applications of these technologies in biosensors, diagnostics, drug delivery, and environmental monitoring.In addition to practical guidance, the book features contributions from leading experts, making it a reliable reference for academic researchers, biochemical engineers, and medical device developers. It serves postgraduate students and professionals in health technology by providing essential knowledge for advancing their work and inspiring innovation across disciplines.

    • Protein Kinase Inhibitors

      The Promise of Natural Products in Cancer Therapeutics
      • 1st Edition
      • Md. Imtaiyaz Hassan + 1 more
      • English
      Protein Kinase Inhibitors: The Promise of Natural Products in Cancer Therapeutics offers an in-depth exploration of how nutraceutical-based kinase inhibitors are shaping the future of cancer treatment. The book presents the scientific principles behind the ability of natural products to influence kinase activity, disrupt cancer progression, and open new avenues for therapeutic intervention. Covering both historical context and modern advances, it provides readers—ranging from researchers and healthcare professionals to students—with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms and clinical relevance of natural CDK inhibitors, emphasizing their growing significance in oncology.The book also highlights polyphenolic derivatives and other natural compounds that target key kinases in major cancer signaling pathways. It features insights into topics such as polyphenols’ roles in cancer management, new sources of breast cancer inhibitors, and natural products in lymphoma therapy. With chapters dedicated to the multitarget potential of phytochemicals and practical applications in clinical trials, this resource bridges scientific research and clinical practice, inspiring innovation in structure-based drug design and advancing the use of nature-derived therapeutics in cancer care.

    • Enzyme Technology for Environmental Sustainability, Waste to Wealth, and Circular Economy

      • 1st Edition
      • Shrikaant Kulkarni + 2 more
      • English
      Enzyme Technology for Environmental Sustainability, Waste to Wealth, and Circular Economy offers a comprehensive look at how enzyme technology can drive environmental progress within the framework of biochemistry. Beginning with foundational concepts, the book introduces readers to the science behind enzymes and their practical applications. Each chapter builds upon these basics, illustrating how enzymes catalyze vital processes that contribute to sustainability and the transformation of waste into valuable resources. Through focused case studies and clear explanations, the book demonstrates the potential of enzyme-driven solutions to address urgent environmental challenges and promote a circular economy.Beyond its central focus, the book stands out by delivering pragmatic examples that remain within biochemical boundaries, avoiding broader discussions in public health or environmental science. It is designed as a valuable reference for biochemists, researchers, and industry professionals, emphasizing collaboration and innovation rooted in biochemical expertise. Readers will gain an enriched understanding of enzyme technology’s role in sustainable industrial practices and the future of environmentally responsible solutions.

    • Artificial Intelligence for Multi-omics Analysis Part A

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 221
      • English
      Artificial Intelligence for Multi-omics Analysis, Part A, Volume 221 in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as an Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Multi-omics Analysis, Multi‐omics application in health and diseases, Artificial Intelligence in Genomics Analysis, Artificial Intelligence in Single-cell and Spatial Transcriptomics Data, Artificial Intelligence in the prediction of 3D chromatin structure and gene regulation, Artificial intelligence in Mass Spectrometry-based Proteomics, Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Metabolomics for Predicting Diseases, and more.Additional chapters cover Artificial Intelligence in Microbial Metagenomics, Artificial Intelligence in Interactomics, Artificial Intelligence Integration in Medical Imaging Data, AI in biomolecular structural data analysis, Artificial intelligence in Cryo-Electron Microscope data, Explainable artificial intelligence for multi-omics data, and Multi-Omics Cancer Stratification: from Statistical to Deep Learning Perspective.

    • Growth Hormone and Related Disorders: From Clinics to Diagnosis

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 131
      • English
      Growth Hormone and Related Disorders: From Clinics to Diagnosis, Volume 131 covers various topics related to growth hormone and its associated disorders when there is a GH excess, including their pathophysiology, clinical presentation and diagnosis. Chapters in this new release include Growth hormone: synthesis and regulation, GH and GnRH-gonadotropin secretion, Co-Secreting Pituitary Adenomas in Acromegaly: Classification, Diagnosis, and Treatment Strategies, Growth hormone and glycemic metabolism, Acromegaly: pathophysiology and etiology, Acromegaly: biochemical diagnosis, Acromegaly and clinical manifestations, and more.Additional sections discuss Gigantism, Acromegaly and genetics, Molecular markers of response to medical therapy in acromegaly, and Acromegaly and histopathology.

    • Lipids and Membranes: Detection by Imaging and Lipidomics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 726
      • English
      Lipids and Membranes: Detection by Imaging and Lipidomics, Volume 727 covers lipids, a chemically diverse set of biological molecules subject to rapid metabolism and transport. This dynamic behavior has motivated the development of methods across multiple disciplines for their detection and manipulation. Split into three parts, the chapters in this new release include Measurement of fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids, Superresolution organelle imaging with lipophilic HIDE probes, Ultra-high resolution analysis of membrane lipids from 15N metabolically labeled mice, Superresolution lipid imaging with expansion microscopy, High-resolution phosphoinositide analysis in healthy versus disease cells, and much more.Additional chapters focus on Alkyne lipids as tracers of lipid metabolism, Imaging oxidative stress in biomembranes, Imaging the dynamics of phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate metabolism, Lipidomics for studying sphingolipids in cell death, Non-invasive imaging of phosphoinositides with genetically encoded lipid biosensors, Profiling lipotypes at the single cell level in heterogenous populations, MS imaging of phosphoinositides, and much more.

    • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 131
      • English
      Advances in Clinical Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

    • Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostablization

      • 3rd Edition
      • George Wypych + 2 more
      • English
      Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostabilization, Third Edition provides extensive information on the microorganisms involved in the biodegradation of materials, along with the biocides which are permitted for use according to the most up-to-date worldwide legislation. The book focuses on protecting materials and products against colonization and subsequent degradation of their properties. Mechanisms of biodegradation and biodeterioration, results of biodeterioration, and methods of biostabilization are covered for a large number of products, making the title relevant for a range of industries and applications, including construction, coatings/paints, medical and pharmaceutical applications, and electronics. It also covers 13 groups of bacteria, 7 groups of fungi, and 4 groups of protozoa involved in biodegradative processes. In addition, the health and safety aspects of biocide application are covered in detail, as well as the personal protection of practitioners who are required to use them. The contents and the most-up-to-date information make this book essential for almost all the fields of applied chemistry.

    • Biostatistical Methods and Applications

      Experiment Design, Analysis, and Presenting Findings
      • 1st Edition
      • Jitendra Kumar Chaudhary
      • English
      Biostatistical Methods and Applications: Experiment Design, Analysis, and Presenting Findings provides students and researchers with the skills needed to apply biostatistical concepts and implement a wide range of analytical tools. The text is an accessible and intentionally curated resource that instructs readers in designing experiments, considering the results, and presenting statistical findings and views. In twenty-four chapters and additional appendices, the book starts with an introduction to the field of statistics and from there covers experiment design, data coding, and data collection methods. The book also delves into descriptive statistics, probability, statistical distributions, correlations, and regression. Common research techniques such as normality tests, sample size determination, missing data analysis, statistical inference, test of significance, and ANOVA are explained in a clear manner so that readers can successfully understand and apply these methods. Biostatistical Methods and Applications: Experiment Design, Analysis, and Presenting Findings thoroughly explores fundamental topics in biostatistics to guide readers in conducting statistical analysis and interpretation by using the step-by-step procedures and diagrams in the book. This book covers current topics which are being used frequently in teaching and research areas, as well as specific statistical techniques including multivariate analysis, binary logistic regression, and non-parametric methods. This valuable first edition provides the necessary tools and conceptual foundations in quantitative reasoning to efficiently extract information from a vast sea of data, and to communicate research findings in order to support hypotheses and give credibility to research methodology and conclusions. With detailed explanations, illustrative examples and diagrams, and beneficial in-text exercises and solutions to support the study of biostatistics, this textbook will prove useful to students, researchers, and scientists who aim to increase their precision around methods and techniques in this field.

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