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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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    • Handbook of Proteolytic Enzymes

      • 4th Edition
      • July 9, 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.

    • Recent Advances in Liver Cirrhosis Related Complications

      • 1st Edition
      • July 9, 2025
      • Xingshun Qi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Recent Advances in Liver Cirrhosis Related Complications provides comprehensive coverage on the contemporary management of liver cirrhosis related complications and future directions for the field. Content covers epidemiology, diagnosis, risk stratification, and pathophysiology. Contents include coverage of the gut microbiota, ascites, and gastrointestinal bleeding as well as the challenges of hepatic encephalopathy, acute kidney injury, bacterial infections, coagulation abnormality, and venous thromboembolism, amongst others. This is the perfect resource for practicing gastroenterologists and hepatologists as well as family physicians and investigators who are skilled at the management of liver cirrhosis and its complications.

    • Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 41
      • July 8, 2025
      • 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.

    • The Microbiome in Cancer and Autoimmunity - Part A

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 394
      • July 7, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Microbiome in Cancer and Autoimmunity - Part A, Volume 394 offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between the human microbiome and the development of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Delving into cutting-edge research and clinical insights, this groundbreaking work elucidates the role of microbial communities in influencing immune responses, disease pathways, and therapeutic outcomes. From deciphering the molecular mechanisms underlying microbiome-host interactions to unraveling the impact of dysbiosis on disease progression, the book provides a multifaceted analysis of the microbiome's pivotal role in cancer and autoimmunity.With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book serves as a pivotal resource for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals seeking to understand and harness the therapeutic potential of the microbiome in combating cancer and autoimmune conditions.

    • Protein Aggregation - Part B

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 146
      • July 4, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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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.

    • Healthcare Transformation using Artificial Intelligence

      • 1st Edition
      • July 1, 2025
      • Robert JT Morris
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Healthcare Transformation Using Artificial Intelligence provides insights into executing healthcare transformation through AI, and deploying health technology at scale. It focuses on improving patient outcomes while managing costs, highlighting selected use of AI and contrasting it with a “tech push” approach. Through interactions with leading clinicians and healthcare administrators, this book presents the most urgent challenges facing patients, such as lifestyle, self-empowerment, adherence, knowledge, and behavior change, and clinicians, including information overload, time scarcity, rapidly changing guidelines, care quality, and administrative burdens.The book explains recent AI breakthroughs and critically evaluates their promise, showing how AI can be successfully deployed to address these challenges. Real deployments, scaling, and evidence-gathering illustrate the best bets for AI in healthcare. Innovation is moving fast, but patient safety, clinical trials, and regulatory approvals ensure appropriate adoption. This resource is valuable for health professionals, scientists, researchers, practitioners, and students wishing to expand their knowledge in this field.

    • Bradykinin

      • 1st Edition
      • July 1, 2025
      • Réjean Couture
      • English
      • Paperback
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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.

    • The Cardiovascular System

      • 1st Edition
      • June 30, 2025
      • Hussein Hassan Sabit
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The series "Stem Cell Innovation in Health & Disease" is a timely and fascinating collection of information and new discoveries and provides a contemporary snapshot album from the fast-moving field of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapeutics. The Cardiovascular System, Volume 6 addresses the recent data accumulated on the potential applications of stem cells to treat diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system. This volume will highlight the recent developments of cutting-edge in vitro and in vivo research tools and approaches, including the human and murine organoid cultures, genetic editing in vitro and in vivo, human iPSC models of diseases, haploid cells for genetic as well as compound screening paradigms, genetically engineered mice, and stem cell transplantation to treat cardiovascular system disorders and diseases. The volume is written for researchers and scientists in stem cell therapy, cell biology, regenerative medicine, and organ transplantation; and is contributed by world-renowned authors in the field.

    • Digital Tools and Data for Innovative Healthcare

      • 1st Edition
      • June 30, 2025
      • Patricia Ordonez de Pablos + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Digital Tools and Data for Innovative Healthcare: A Vision for Healthier and More Inclusive Societies is an invaluable resource for addressing the critical needs of healthcare professionals and researchers. In 6 sections, it provides an in-depth exploration of digital health technologies, offering practical applications and ethical guidelines that are essential for the effective use of health data. By focusing on the integration of AI and machine learning in clinical environments, the book equips its audience with the knowledge necessary to enhance patient outcomes and optimise healthcare operations. This comprehensive approach ensures that readers are well-prepared to navigate and leverage the rapidly evolving landscape of digital healthcare.

    • Targeted Protein Degradation Technologies

      • 1st Edition
      • June 27, 2025
      • Jiangjiang Qin + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Targeted Protein Degradation Technologies offers a comprehensive exploration of the field of targeted protein degradation, from its latest scientific advancements to its potential therapeutic applications. This book begins with a foundational introduction to the mechanisms of protein degradation, followed by an in-depth look at both protease-mediated and lysosome-mediated degradation pathways. The text delves into a range of cutting-edge technologies, including PROTAC, AbTAC, molecular glues, hydrophobic tagging, LYTAC, GlueTAC, and AUTAC. It then explores the development of degraders for specific proteins, such as signal transduction receptors, membrane proteins, and transcription factors. This book concludes with a focused discussion on the clinical applications of targeted protein degradation and provides an insight into the future directions for this field.This book serves as an invaluable resource for researchers and professionals in molecular biology, cell biology, and related disciplines, particularly those involved in protein degradation and the development of novel therapeutic strategies.

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