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Primary Brain Tumors in Adults: Advances in Mechanistic Understanding, Evaluation, and Management

1st Edition
Volume 166
July 1, 2025
Paul B. Fisher + 4 more
English
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eBook
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Primary Brain Tumors in Adults: Advances in Mechanistic Understanding, Evaluation, and Management, Volume 166 in the Advances in Cancer Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including Molecular drivers in primary brain tumor formation, Novel CSF pathways in the glioma (DIPG), Volumetric analysis in low grade gliomas and other advanced MR imaging techniques, Liquid biopsy in the diagnosis of primary brain tumors, Intraoperative imaging techniques to improve tumor detection, and much more.Additional chapters focus on Supramaximal resection in primary brain tumors, Radiotherapeutic approaches: IMRT, re-irradiation, Molecularly driven therapies in the treatment of primary brain tumors, and Changes in the immune microenvironment and immunotherapeutic strategies in the treatment of gliomas.

Advances in Applied Microbiology

1st Edition
Volume 131
July 1, 2025
Geoffrey M. Gadd + 1 more
English
Hardback
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Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 131 continues the comprehensive reach of this widely read and authoritative review source in microbiology where users will find invaluable references and information on a variety of areas relating to the topics of microbiology.

Genomics-Guided Natural Products Discovery

1st Edition
Volume 717
July 1, 2025
Douglas A Mitchell
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Genomics-Guided Natural Products Discovery, Volume 717 focuses on how the genomics revolution has catalyzed a resurgence of interest in natural products research. With the explosion of new sequencing data to analyze, “genome-mining” tools have grown in sophistication. Hence, this volume captures the utility of these tools, serving as a how-to guide to lower the entry barrier for newcomers. Topics covered in this new release include Merging RODEO with genomic enzymology workflows to guide RiPP discovery, Exploring Ribosomally Synthesized and Post-translationally Modified Peptides through SPECO-Based Genome Mining, Genome Mining for Natural Products Made by Multinuclear Iron-dependent Oxidation Enzymes (MNIOs), and much more.Additional sections explore Genome-based discovery of polyketides generated by trans-acyltransferas... polyketide synthases, Global genome mining in fungi using FunBGCe, Plant genome mining of burpitides from fused precursor peptides, Determining biosynthetic gene cluster boundaries thru comparative bioinformatics, Genome mining for bacterial terpenoids, Bioinformatics guided synthesis of natural product cyclic peptides, Overview of Genome Mining Strategies for Natural Products Discovery, and much more.

Medical Device Design

3rd Edition
July 1, 2025
Peter J. Ogrodnik
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Medical Device Design: Innovation from Concept to Market, Third Edition provides the bridge between engineering design and medical device development. The book clearly explains the process of medical device development - from very early stages of conceptualization to commercialization on the global market. It addresses medical devices' regulatory (FDA and EU) requirements, shows the essential methodologies medical designers must understand to ensure their products meet requirements, and brings together proven design protocols, enabling engineers and medical device manufacturers to rapidly bring new products to the marketplace.This book is suitable for professional engineers, both new and experienced, as well as students taking a course in medical device design.

Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly

1st Edition
Volume 41
July 1, 2025
Aleš Iglič︎ + 2 more
English
Hardback
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Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly, Volume 41 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

Protein Aggregation - Part B

1st Edition
Volume 146
July 1, 2025
Rossen Donev
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Protein Aggregation - Part B, provides valuable insights into the factors driving protein aggregation, the impact on cellular function, and the role in various diseases, offering a comprehensive overview for researchers and professionals in the field of biomedicine and biochemistry.

Handbook of Proteolytic Enzymes

4th Edition
June 30, 2025
Neil D. Rawlings + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Handbook of Proteolytic Enzymes, Metallopeptidases has stood as most comprehensive work in the field of applied enzymology and biocatalysis since the first edition published in 1998. Extensively revised and updated, the new fourth edition is an essential reference for biochemists, biotechnologists, and molecular biologists across academia and industry. Edited by world-renowned experts in the field, and with five volumes available for individual sale, this work provides detailed information on all known proteolytic enzymes researched to-date, with expanded coverage of metallopeptidases, cysteine peptidases, serine and threonine peptidases, aspartic and glutamic peptidases, and inhibitors of proteolytic enzymes.This volume includes over 300 chapters on known metallopeptidases enzymes, including their name, history, activity and specificity, structural chemistry, preparation, biological aspects, and distinguishing features, with 2D structures of peptidases in color, extensive references, and links to PubMed and MEROPS databases.

Bradykinin

1st Edition
June 30, 2025
Réjean Couture
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Bradykinin: From Vasodilation to Neuroinflammation, the latest release in the Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease series is a comprehensive guide to the multi-functional peptide bradykinin and its impact across the human body. The early chapters provide an overview of the biosynthesis and metabolism of bradykinin, understanding its receptors and signaling pathways, and the therapeutic value of agonists and antagonists for targeting these. This book explores the role of bradykinin in vascular, renal, and brain function, as well as its influence on various conditions and diseases, including inflammation, pain, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, obesity, ischemic stroke, and infectious diseases, including Covid-19.In addition to its foundational knowledge, the book includes extensive coverage of bradykinin biochemistry and molecular biology. It highlights the therapeutic potential of bradykinin, making it an ideal reference for researchers working in these fields. The book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the complex roles of bradykinin and its applications in medical research and treatment.

Advanced Technologies for Coupled Enhancement of Gas-Solid Separation

1st Edition
June 27, 2025
Chunxi Lu + 1 more
English
eBook
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Advanced Technologies for Coupled Enhancement of Gas-Solid Separation systematically explains the principles of cyclonic separation, the structural characteristics of equipment, the flow field in the separator, and new concepts and methods of coupled enhancement on cyclonic separation. The book provides basic theories and design methods as well as several new technologies and representative industrial application cases. This reference can be used by scholars, engineers, technicians, and students in the field of oil refining, petrochemical, coal chemical, and pan-chemical manufacturing.

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias

1st Edition
June 27, 2025
Wilma Barcellini + 1 more
English
eBook
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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias: A Practical Guide is a comprehensive update of autoimmune hemolytic anemias, a rare disease that is sometimes difficult to diagnose and manage. This book describes diagnosis, pathogenesis, classification, standard therapy, new treatments, as well as secondary forms, such as lymphoproliferative, immunodeficiency, Evans, and other autoimmune diseases. It is a practical guide to manage transfusions and monitoring complications, such as infections and thromboses, and preventive measures. This book is useful to researchers, clinicians, doctors and students working in hematology, transfusion centers, immunohematology labs, and internal medicine.

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