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Elsevier's Life Sciences collection helps researchers get comprehensive coverage and up-to-date information on the study of living organisms, their processes, and interrelationships, spanning disciplines like biology, genetics, and biochemistry, and addressing emerging trends such as genomics, biotechnology, and sustainability, essential for advancing knowledge and driving innovation in the field.

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    • Polysaccharides Peptides and Proteins

      • 1st Edition
      • May 12, 2014
      • R. T. Coutts + 1 more
      • J. B. Stenlake
      • English
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      Pharmaceutical Monographs, Volume 4: Polysaccharides Peptides and Proteins provides information pertinent to a wide variety of naturally-occurring macromolecules that are either peptide, protein, or polysaccharide in nature, which are important as medicinal and pharmaceutical agents. This monograph presents the basic physical and chemical properties of polysaccharides. Organized into four chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the pharmaceutical importance of the class of compounds known as polysaccharides. This text then provides data on the structure of the polysaccharides that is obtained by isolating and identifying the product formed on hydrolysis of the molecule itself. Other chapters consider plant gums and mucilages as important medicinal and pharmaceutical products. This monograph discusses as well the autohydrolysis of gum arabic. The final chapter deals with the clinical applications of various peptide-type antibiotics. This monograph is a valuable resource for undergraduate students of pharmacy and allied subjects.

    • Enzymes of the Arterial Wall

      • 1st Edition
      • June 28, 2014
      • John Esben Kirk
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Enzymes of the Arterial Wall is a comprehensive up-to-date monograph, and is the first publication dealing specifically with quantitative determinations of enzyme activities in human and animal vascular tissue. All available information concerning this subject is included. This summary of all current knowledge will be very useful to scientists who lack extensive library facilities and knowledge of foreign languages necessary for a thorough and time-consuming personal search of the original literature. A systematic description is made of 98 different enzymes; nearly all enzymes in the carbohydrate metabolic pathways are included. Brevity of discussion has made it possible to incorporate all available data. The results represent 27,200 quantitative biochemical assays performed with reliable analytical techniques on both normal and arteriosclerotic tissue; 70 enzymic procedures are described. The framework for the arrangement of facts throughout the book was designed to make information easily accessible. Each enzyme is described separately, using the sequence of The Commission on Enzymes of The International Union of Biochemistry, and is followed by literature references with full titles.

    • Woman's Change of Life

      • 1st Edition
      • May 12, 2014
      • Isabel Hutton
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Woman's Change of Life provides information pertinent to the nature of the menopause and the climacteric is provided. This book presents an outline of a way of life suitable for the important phase in climacteric. Organized into 10 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the prevailing ignorance and fear that surround the whole subject of menopause. This text then provides advice for living and working according to a simple hygienic routine during any trying phase that may arise and thus make it possible to lead a full and efficient life throughout the menopause. Other chapters describe how women can keep fit by means of a wise diet, hydrotherapy, and exercise. This book discusses as well the aspect of marital life in its relation to the climacteric. The final chapter describes the normal climacteric symptoms and explains the necessity of seeking a doctor's help. This book is a valuable resource for physicians and women.

    • Advances in Lipid Research

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 5
      • November 25, 2014
      • Rodolfo Paoletti + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Lipid Research, Volume 5 presents information pertinent to the chemistry, biochemistry, and physiology of lipids. This book discusses the metabolism of myelin lipids and explains the factors affecting brain cholesterol. Organized into nine chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the biosynthesis of fatty acids. This text then discusses the physiology of adipose tissue in which aspects of adipose tissue physiology of a number of animal species are compared. Other chapters consider the physiological, biochemical, and morphological changes observed in ethionine-induced fatty liver. This book discusses as well the metabolism of lipids by macrophages and the relationship of this phenomenon to atherosclerosis. The final chapter deals with the phase diagrams of glyceride mixtures, a subject that is more physicochemical in nature and suggests another area of investigation to biologists. This book is a valuable resource for biologists, biochemists, neurochemists, scientists, and research workers.

    • Physiology for Dental Students

      • 1st Edition
      • April 24, 2014
      • D. B. Ferguson
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Physiology for Dental Students presents a combined view of physiological mechanisms and physiological systems. It discusses the oral importance of basic physiology. It addresses physiological principles and specific types of cells. Some of the topics covered in the book are the movements of materials across cell membranes; the fluid compartments of the body; the major storage of body water; histological and ultrastructural appearance of the salivary glands; the secretion of substances into the urine in the kidney; and the total osmotic activity of plasma. The morphology of the red blood cells is fully covered. The factors necessary for red blood cell development is discussed in detail. The text describes in depth the mechanical properties of smooth muscle. The process of breathing and the elasticity of lungs are presented completely. A chapter is devoted to the parts of the central nervous system. The book can provide useful information to dentists, doctors, students, and researchers.

    • Clinical Oral Microbiology

      • 1st Edition
      • June 28, 2014
      • T. Wallace MacFarlane + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Clinical Oral Microbiology describes the significant models of monomicrobial and polymicrobial mechanisms of pathogenicity to appreciate the multifactorial nature of many infections. This book provides an understanding in the development of the science and practice of clinical oral microbiology. Organized into five parts encompassing 17 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the various types of oral and dental infections. This text then describes the different environmental characteristics of the human mouth, which consists of a complex mixture of microbial species of bacteria, fungi, mycoplasma, and protozoa. Other chapters consider the relative proportions of oral microorganisms in health. This book discusses as well the interplay of the etiological factors in dental caries. The final chapter deals with the transmission of infectious agents among patients and staff within a hospital environment, which is commonly called as cross-infection. This book is a valuable resource for microbiologists, dentists, oral pathologists, clinicians, and practitioners.

    • Guide des analyses en immunologie

      • 1st Edition
      • May 20, 2014
      • Collège des Enseignants d'Immunologie
      • French
      • eBook
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      Ce guide, rédigé par l'ASSIM recense les principales analyses en immunologie prises en charge par la Sécurité sociale dans le cadre de la Nomenclature des Actes de Biologie Médicale (NABM).L'ouvrage développe en 6 grandes parties l'exploration : - de l'auto-immunité ; - de l'immunité humorale ; - de l'immunité cellulaire ; - en histocompatibilité et l'étude des associations HLA-maladies ; - des traitements par biomédicaments immunologiques. Chacune de ces parties est détaillée de façon pratique et synthétique sous forme de fiches, étayées de synopsis d'aide à l'exploration de la pathologie. Les points suivants sont systématiquement abordés : - la signification biologique du paramètre ; - les objectifs de l'analyse ; - la place de cette analyse dans un bilan d'exploration ; - la nature du prélèvement ; - les recommandations particulières ; - les contraintes d'acheminement ; - le mode de conservation ; - le principe méthodologique ; - le type de méthode et de mesure ; - le contrôle interne et l'évaluation externe de la qualité ; - les performances du test ; - les causes d'erreur et les limites du test.

    • Introduction to Genetics

      • 1st Edition
      • June 28, 2014
      • A. J. S. McMillan
      • English
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      Introduction to Genetics: Science of Heredity presents a linear programmed text about hereditary and genetics. This book discusses a variety of topics related to heredity and genetics, including chromosomes, genes, Mendelism, mitosis, and meiosis. Organized into six chapters, this book begins with an overview of some of the experiments that first provide an understanding of heredity and laid the foundation of the science of genetics. This text then provides detailed information about the cell and explains how the essential parts of it reproduce and divide. Other chapters consider how the chromosome theory can explain not only the facts of Mendelism, but also the many complications that arise in genetics. This book discusses as well the problems that can happen during the process of mitosis and meiosis. The final chapter deals with the practical problems that confront the plant breeder. This book is a valuable resource for teachers and students of biology.

    • Advances in Lipid Research

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 1
      • June 28, 2014
      • Rodolfo Paoletti + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Lipid Research, Volume 1 provides information pertinent to the structure and behavior of lipids through sulfolipids. This book presents the advances on fat absorption and transport. Organized into 10 chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the methods for the analysis of glycerine mixtures that require the determination of the fatty acid composition of the whole mixture and of its component fraction. This text then examines lipids as molecules of biological interest having little or no solubility in water. Other chapters cover the advances in cholesterol metabolism, Vitamin E as it affects lipid metabolism, and a discussion on atherosclerosis. This book discusses as well all areas of lipid research ranging from physical chemistry to physiology and pathology. The final chapter deals with sulfolipid, which appears to be concentrated in the lamellar membranes of the chloroplasts of plants. This book is a valuable resource for physical chemists, biologists, and pathologists.

    • Unity and Diversity in Biochemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • June 20, 2014
      • Marcel Florkin
      • P. Alexander + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      International Series of Monographs on Pure and Applied Biology, Volume 1: Unity and Diversity in Biochemistry focuses on the advancements of processes, techniques, methodologies, and approaches involved in biochemistry. The publication first offers information on the constituents of the biosphere, modes of linkage by covalent bonds and macromolecules, general principles of biochemical energetics, and enzymes. The text then examines the destructive and non-destructive methods in modern biochemistry, priming reactions, and biosynthesis. Discussions focus on the mechanisms for the breakdown of amino acids, glycolysis and the hexosemonophosphate shunt, interrelations between priming reactions, respiratory chains, biochemical investigation and use of isotopes, and use of mutant strains micro-organisms. The manuscript takes a look at cellular topochemistry and regulation, aspects of biochemical diversity, inheritance of biochemical characteristics, and biochemical evolution. Topics include evolution of biochemical systems and constituents, control of biochemical characteristics by genes, biochemical differentiation of cells in a single organism, and factors which determine the velocity and path of enzymatic reaction chains. The selection is a dependable source of data for biochemists and readers interested in the different aspects of biochemistry.

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