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Books in Cellular biology

  • Advances in Applied Microbiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 137
    • English
    Advances in Applied Microbiology presents the latest developments and innovative research in applied microbiology, covering topics such as microbial biotechnology, environmental applications, industrial processes, and medical advancements. It offers valuable insights into the practical uses of microorganisms in solving real-world challenges, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students in microbiology and related fields.

  • Cell Death Part F

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 211
    • English
    Cell Death: Part F, Volume 211 presents the latest advances and comprehensive reviews in the rapidly evolving field of cell death. This volume explores the molecular mechanisms, regulatory pathways, and biological consequences of various forms of cell death—including apoptosis, necrosis, autophagy, and other non-canonical processes. Chapters in this new release include Flow cytometry analysis of mitochondrial apoptotic priming with BH3 profiling on senescent cells, Methods to study PIDDOsome and caspase 2 signaling, Isolation, characterization, and experimental applications of apoptotic bodies in vitro, Lipid ROS Measurement by Spectral Flow Cytometry based on the ratiometric dye BODIPYTM C11 581/591, and much more.Additional chapters cover CRISPR-Cas9 Screen to Identify Genes Regulating Cell Death, Flow cytometry-assisted discrimination of early apoptotic, late apoptotic and primary necrotic morphological markers in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Cytofluorometric analysis of cell death in primary human neutrophils, Real-time tracking of cell death in human intestinal organoids: a quantitative imaging approach, and more.

  • Animal Models of Disease Part F

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 211
    • English
    Animal Models of Disease, Part F, Volume 212 in the Methods in Cell Biology series, presents significant advancements in understanding disease mechanisms through animal models. The book features chapters on timely topics such as characterizing tumor-infiltrating group 1 innate lymphoid cells in PyMT breast tumors and using zebrafish to unravel the molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease. The book also covers colitis mouse models and appropriate models for studying diabetes pathophysiology, demonstrating its comprehensive approach to current research.Additional sections cover evaluating polyglutamine protein aggregation in transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans models of Huntington's disease and studying tumor responses to radioimmunotherapy in ovarian cancer models. It also highlights the antimicrobial regime for gut microbiota depletion in mice and the biodistribution of metallic nanoparticles for lymphoma studies. This book is an essential resource for researchers seeking to explore disease mechanisms and therapeutic approaches through animal models.

  • Advances in Applied Microbiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 135
    • English
    Advances in Applied Microbiology presents the latest developments and innovative research in applied microbiology, covering topics such as microbial biotechnology, environmental applications, industrial processes, and medical advancements. It offers valuable insights into the practical uses of microorganisms in solving real-world challenges, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students in microbiology and related fields.

  • Nerve Growth Factor

    From Neuron Development to Neurology
    • 1st Edition
    • Antonino Cattaneo + 1 more
    • English
    Nerve growth factor: From Neuron Development to Neurology, the latest release in the Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease series, offers a complete guide to nerve growth factor (NGF) across health and disease. Sections cover key properties, the latest advances, and biomedical applications of this neuropeptide. The book begins with an introduction and historical overview of the discovery of NGF before exploring its molecular characteristics. It then covers NGF in organ function, with chapters discussing the brain, immune system, blood vessels, heart, reproductive organs, teeth, and lungs. NGF pharmacology is then considered, with a focus on NGF as a therapeutic agent.The final section of the book covers NGF across diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diseases of the eye, chronic pain, and visceral disfunctions. Throughout the book, NGF is considered in the context of both mammalian and non-mammalian biology, making it an ideal reference for researchers working across the fields of cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, and other biomedical areas.

  • Prokineticins

    From the Gastrointestinal Tract to Neuroinflammation
    • 1st Edition
    • Roberta Lattanzi + 1 more
    • English
    Prokineticins: From the Gastrointestinal Tract to Neuroinflammation explores the intricate biology and pathophysiological roles of prokineticin peptides, from developmental processes in the heart and brain to the regulation of homeostasis in health and disease. Beginning with an introduction to prokineticins, the book moves on to discuss physiological functions across the human body, including the regulation of circadian rhythm, food intake, heart and kidney function and the reproductive system. Chapters then cover the prokineticin system in neurogenesis dysfunction, obesity and diabetes, reproductive system disorders and cardiovascular diseases.The prokinetcin system is also explored in the context of neurodegenerative disease and traumatic brain injury, pain, inflammation, infection and cancer. It also investigates natural and pharmacological inhibitors of PK receptors and closes with a look towards future research perspectives.

  • Melanin-Concentrating Hormone

    From Metabolism to Sleep Disorders
    • 1st Edition
    • Jackson C. Bittencourt + 1 more
    • English
    Melanin-Concentratin... Hormone: From Metabolism to Sleep Disorders, the latest volume in the Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease series, offers a comprehensive understanding of this multifunctional peptide. The book covers a wide range of topics, including molecular biology of MCH, MCH in organ function, pharmacology, and MCH in disease. Recent developments in MCH imaging and pharmacological modulation are explored, along with the impact of MCH in psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders and its role in the neuroimmunological modulation of vitiligo. Additionally, MCH is considered in the context of reproductive behavior, sleep, cognition, memory, and peripheral function.The book also explores MCH across various species such as humans, reptiles, non-primate mammals and teleosts. This is an ideal reference for researchers working with MCH across the fields of cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, neuroscience, endocrinology, and beyond.

  • Advances in Biomedical Engineering - Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 405
    • English
    Advances in Biomedical Engineering – Part B, Volume 405 presents the latest developments, research trends, and methodologies in the evolving field of biomedical engineering. This volume covers a range of topics, including advanced medical devices, biomaterials, biomedical imaging, tissue engineering, biomechanics, and computational modeling. Specific chapters in this new release include Advances in biomedical engineering, Recent advances in nanomedicine as drug delivery system, Advances in Nano biomaterials for Biomedical Engineering, Neurodiagnostic: Advances in diagnostic tools, Advances in Ferroptosis Research and Application, Bioink-based 3D Bioprinting: Paving the Path for Regenerative Medicine, MRI Acute/Sub-Acute Ischemic Stroke Segmentation with Deep Learning: A Comprehensive Review, and more.Contributions from leading experts highlight both theoretical advancements and practical applications designed to improve healthcare diagnostics, treatment, and patient outcomes. This comprehensive resource is ideal for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to stay informed about cutting-edge technologies and future directions in biomedical engineering.

  • Advances in Cancer Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 172
    • English
    Advances in Cancer Research, Volume 172 in this ongoing series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including Memantine and its Analogs: Potential Applications in Cancer Therapy, The role of epigenetic modifications in mediating cancer health disparities, Tumor Associated Macrophages: Ontogeny, Plasticity, Spatial Ecosystems, and Therapeutic Targeting, Recognizing the significance of cancer-nerve crosstalk in advanced prostate cancer, and much more.

  • Erythropoiesis/Hematopoiesis

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 170
    • English
    Erythropoiesis/Hemat... Volume 170 provides a comprehensive overview of erythropoiesis and hematopoiesis—the processes by which blood cells are formed, developed, and maintained in the body. The book covers the molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms that regulate the formation of red blood cells (erythropoiesis) and all other blood cell lineages (hematopoiesis), including stem cell biology, signaling pathways, and genetic regulation. Timely chapters in this new release include Ribosomal RNA transcription in normal and leukemic hematopoiesis, Regulation of erythroid development by iron metabolism, Mediator at the Helm: Coordinating Transcription and Biomolecular Condensates in Hematopoiesis, and much more.Additional chapters explore Cell fate decision and lineage specification mechanisms in hematopoiesis, Hijacking the Host: Red Blood Cell Remodeling and Extracellular Vesicle Release During Babesia Infection, How advances in chromosome conformation capture methods are reshaping our understanding of gene regulation in haematopoiesis, Post-transcriptional regulation in erythropoiesis, Erythropoiesis resolved through spatial omics, and Transcription elongation mechanisms that control gene expression in erythropoiesis.