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    • Unlocking the Secrets of Extracellular Vesicles and Exosomes

      A Journey into the Cutting-Edge Frontier of Cellular Communication
      • 1st Edition
      • Chandrashekhar Singh + 4 more
      • English
      Unlocking the secrets of extracellular vesicles and exosomes: A journey into the cutting-edge frontier of cellular communication provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advances and research on extracellular vesicles (EVs) and exosomes. The book begins with a historical introduction to the field and how this has evolved since EVs were first observed, before exploring their cellular mechanisms and approaches to study their isolation, characterization, and function. It then delves into exosomes in health and disease, considering their role across cancer, regenerative medicine, neurological disorders, and metabolic disorders, highlighting their potential as biomarkers for disease diagnosis. The book moves on to discuss cutting-edge technology for the engineering of EVs and exosomes, considering how the integration of AI, machine learning, and nanotechnology can be utilized to expand the therapeutic capabilities of EV and exosome-based applications. It then closes with chapters covering novel applications in nutraceutical and cosmetic production, and a look towards the future potential of EVs and exosomes. Unlocking the secrets of extracellular vesicles and exosomes offer a thorough exploration of EV and exosome research, covering various dimensions from basic science to clinical applications and future perspectives. It is an ideal guide for researchers working across a diverse range of disciplines, including cell biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, therapeutics, and biomedicine.

    • Animal Models of Disease Part E

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 203
      • English
      Animal Models of Disease, Part E, Volume 203 in the Methods in Cell Biology series presents significant advancements in understanding disease mechanisms through animal models. This volume 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.

    • PACAP

      From Discovery to Function
      • 1st Edition
      • David Vaudry + 1 more
      • English
      PACAP: From Discovery to Function in Health and Disease serves as a comprehensive review covering all aspects of PACAP and its receptors, from expression to function in healthy tissues and disease models. The book introduces the biochemical, pharmacological and signaling properties of PACAP before exploring the biological actions of PACAP in normal health and pathological conditions. It considers PACAP in relation to various aspects, including pain, stress, brain injury, tumor cells and neurodegenerative disease. Effect on peripheral organs is also covered, from the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system to immune cells and bones, among others. Therapeutic potential is also explored. This is a volume in the Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease book series, and provides a complete analysis of PACAP and the latest research in the field. Thus it is an ideal guide for researchers interested in PACAP and its impact across health and disease.

    • Nutritional Epigenomics

      • 2nd Edition
      • Volume 14
      • English
      Nutritional Epigenomics, Second Edition, Volume Fourteen in the Translational Epigenetics series, offers a comprehensive overview of nutritional epigenomics as a mode of study, along with nutrition’s role in the epigenomic regulation of disease, health, and developmental processes. Here, an expert team of international contributors introduces readers to nutritional epigenomic regulators of gene expression, our diet’s role in epigenomic regulation of disease and disease inheritance, caloric restriction and exercise as they relate to recent epigenomic findings, and the influence of nutritional epigenomics over circadian rhythms, aging and longevity, and fetal health and development, among other processes.Disease specific chapters address metabolic disease (obesity and diabetes), cancer, and neurodegeneration, among other disorders. Diet-gut microbiome interactions in the epigenomic regulation of disease are also discussed, as is the role of micronutrients and milk miRNAs in epigenetic regulation. Finally, chapter authors examine ongoing discussions of race and ethnicity in the social-epigenomic regulation of health and disease. This new edition has been fully updated to reflect current research in the field.

    • Cerebellum Development and Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 167
      • English
      Cerebellum Development and Disease offers a comprehensive overview of the intricate processes underlying the formation, maturation, and function of the cerebellum, as well as the wide spectrum of disorders that can affect this essential brain region. The book brings together leading experts in neurodevelopment, neurobiology, genetics, and clinical neurosciences to explore the molecular and cellular mechanisms guiding cerebellar development, from embryogenesis to adulthood.

    • Stem Cell-Mediated Regulation of Pyroptosis

      • 1st Edition
      • Debalina Bhattacharya + 1 more
      • English
      Stem Cell-Mediated Regulation of Pyroptosis provides a comprehensive exploration of pyroptosis, a type of programmed cell death, and its relationship with stem cells and their exosomes. The book opens by outlining the basic mechanisms of pyroptosis and detailing the most current methodologies for its detection. Emphasizing the role of stem cells in tissue repair and regeneration, especially in the context of inflammatory diseases, this work bridges foundational concepts with advanced research findings. Readers are introduced to the interplay between pyroptosis and stem cells before the discussion transitions into multiple clinical applications.Additio... the book examines how stem cell-mediated regulation of pyroptosis impacts a variety of conditions, including cerebral and spinal injuries, cardiac injury, osteoarthritis, and cancer. It discusses emerging therapeutic strategies and the potential for targeting the pyroptosis pathway in disease treatment. The text also provides a forward-looking perspective on future research directions, offering valuable insights for professionals in cell biology, regenerative medicine, immunology, and therapeutic development.

    • 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.

    • Live Biotherapeutics: Advancing Microbial Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 220
      • English
      Microbial therapeutics are rapidly reshaping modern medicine, with live biotherapeutics emerging as a promising frontier. By harnessing the power of beneficial microbes, these innovative treatments offer new hope for conditions that resist conventional drugs, including metabolic disorders and antimicrobial-resist... infections. As the demand for safer, more effective alternatives grows, understanding this field becomes increasingly vital. The upcoming book, Live Biotherapeutics: Advancing Microbial Medicine, will provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of the science, applications, and future potential of live biotherapeutics in transforming healthcare.

    • Circulating Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Response Prediction in Cancer - Part B

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 399
      • English
      Circulating Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Response Prediction in Cancer Patients, Part B delves into the crucial role of circulating biomarkers in cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Specific chapters in this new release include Liquid biopsy approaches to capture minimal residual disease and therapy response in patients with early stage cancers, Identification of circulating biomarkers for cancer therapy-related cardiovascular toxicity, Extracellular Vesicles as Dynamic Biomarkers: Monitoring Therapeutic Responses and Drug Resistance in Cancer, and more.This comprehensive work explores the various types of biomarkers, their significance in early cancer detection, prognostication, and evaluation of therapeutic responses. It covers cutting-edge research on circulating tumor cells, cell-free DNA, exosomes, and other biomarkers that can revolutionize cancer management. Additionally, it discusses the challenges, advancements, and future prospects of utilizing circulating biomarkers in personalized cancer care.

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