Books in Biochemistry biophysics

Membrane Biomechanics

1st Edition
Volume 86
October 23, 2020
Irena Levitan + 1 more
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Membrane Biomechanics, Volume 86, the latest release in the Current Topics in Membranes series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on Lipid bilayers: phase behavior and mechanics, Molecular mechanisms of cell membrane structure modification by omega-3 fatty acids, Mechanical properties of magnetoliposomes, Mechanosensitive ion channels and membrane tension, From cell membrane to the nuclear membrane through modulation of cytoskeleton, Endothelial stiffness in dyslipidemia and aging, Vascular smooth muscle stiffness in aging and vascular disease, Mechanobiology of macrovesicle release and activation, Interplay of membrane cholesterol and substrate on vascular smooth muscle mechanics, and more.

Protein Biosynthesis Interference in Disease

1st Edition
October 8, 2020
Elena L. Paley
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Protein Biosynthesis Interference in Disease offers a thorough discussion and overview of protein biosynthesis interference, its mechanisms of action, and influence over disease processes. This book examines the role of protein biosynthesis interference in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions, cancer and inflammatory disorders, with specific attention paid to the biochemical dynamics of tryptamine, biogenic amines and aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases in these pathologies. Methods of regulating protein translation and interference mechanisms, including gene therapy, are presented, empowering biochemists, molecular biologists, disease researchers, and health professionals to understand the underlying factors of protein disease and improve patient outcomes.

Flavin-Dependent Enzymes: Mechanisms, Structures and Applications

1st Edition
Volume 47
September 21, 2020
Pimchai Chaiyen + 1 more
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The Enzymes, Volume 47, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on The Multipurpose Family of Oxidases, Vanillyl alcohol oxidase, Choline oxidases, Aryl alcohol oxidase, D- and L-amino acid oxidases, Sugar oxidases, Phenolic Compounds hydroxylases, Baeyer-Villiger Monooxygenases, Flavin-dependent halogenases, Flavin-dependent dehalogenases, Styrene Monooxygenases, Bacterial luciferases, Cellobiose Dehydrogenases, Prenylated flavoenzymes, Ene-reductases, Flavoenzymes in Biocatalysis.

Advances in Clinical Chemistry

1st Edition
Volume 99
September 20, 2020
Gregory S. Makowski
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Advances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 99, the latest installment in this internationally acclaimed series, contains chapters authored by world-renowned clinical laboratory scientists, physicians and research scientists. The serial discusses the latest and most up-to-date technologies related to the field of clinical chemistry, with this release including chapters on Extracellular vesicle associated proteins as potential biomarkers, Molecular and non-molecular approaches to etiologic diagnosis of gastroenteritis, Circular RNAs and cancer: Opportunities and challenges, Mass spectrometry-based metabolomics for an in-depth questioning of human health, Application of microfluidic technology in cancer research and therapy, Advances in aptasensor technology, and much more.

Prions and Neurodegenerative Diseases

1st Edition
Volume 175
September 19, 2020
Giuseppe Legname
English
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Prions and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Volume 172, in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, provides the most topical, informative and exciting monographs available on a wide variety of research topics. The series includes in-depth knowledge on the molecular biological aspects of organismal physiology, with this release including chapters on Cell-free amplification of prions: where do we stand? Transgenic mouse models for the study of prion diseases and much more.

Enzymes – Mechanisms, Dynamics and Inhibition

1st Edition
Volume 122
September 18, 2020
Christo Christov + 1 more
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Enzymes – Mechanisms, Dynamics and Inhibition, Volume 122, the latest release in the Advances in Protein Chemistry and Structural Biology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting new and interesting chapters on the topics. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

Enzyme Engineering and Evolution: Specific Enzyme Applications

1st Edition
Volume 644
September 15, 2020
Dan S. Tawfik
English
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Methods in Enzymology, Volume 644, the latest release in this ongoing serial, continues the legacy of this premier serial with quality chapters authored by leaders in the field. Chapters in this new release include Site-directed recombination (SDR) in vivo: a fast and reliable tool to unveil beneficial epistasis, Creation and application of amine oxidase with expanded substrate specificities from porcine kidney D-amino acid oxidase, Methods to assess correlation networks for engineering transketolase, Exploration of Enzyme Diversity by Integrating Bioinformatics with Microfluidics, Engineering lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs), Emulsion-based directed evolution of enzymes in yeast, and much more.

Enzyme Engineering and Evolution: General Methods

1st Edition
Volume 643
September 3, 2020
Dan S. Tawfik
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This new volume of Methods in Enzymology continues the legacy of this premier serial with quality chapters authored by leaders in the field.

Biomaterials for 3D Tumor Modeling

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August 20, 2020
Subhas C. Kundu + 1 more
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Biomaterials for 3D Tumor Modeling reviews the fundamentals and most relevant areas of the latest advances of research of 3D cancer models, focusing on biomaterials science, tissue engineering, drug delivery and screening aspects. The book reviews advanced fundamental topics, including the causes of cancer, existing cancer models, angiogenesis and inflammation during cancer progression, and metastasis in 3D biomaterials. Then, the most relevant biomaterials are reviewed, including methods for engineering and fabrication of biomaterials. 3D models for key biological systems and types of cancer are also discussed, including lung, liver, oral, prostate, pancreatic, ovarian, bone and pediatric cancer. This book is suitable for those working in the disciplines of materials science, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, drug delivery and regenerative medicine.

Odorant Binding and Chemosensory Proteins

1st Edition
Volume 642
August 20, 2020
Paolo Pelosi + 1 more
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This new volume of Methods in Enzymology continues the legacy of this premier serial with quality chapters authored by leaders in the field.

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