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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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    • Replacement Therapies in Adrenal Insufficiency

      • 1st Edition
      • March 20, 2024
      • Peter C. Hindmarsh + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Replacement Therapies in Adrenal Insufficiency provides a thorough understanding of the conditions which result in adrenal insufficiency. Never before has one source of information combined all updates on current causes and mechanisms of adrenal sufficiency to allow for quick reference and subsequent treatment decisions. Scientific data on this broad condition includes specific disease coverage of Addison’s disease, hypopituitarism, congenital adrenal hypoplasia and adrenalectomy. Practical points in diagnosis, dosing, drug interactions, replacement therapies and emergency situations are also provided as guidance for overall management.

    • Scale-up and Chemical Process for Microbial Production of Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds

      • 1st Edition
      • March 20, 2024
      • Yongjun Wei + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Many plant-derived bioactive compounds are the foundation for drugs or effective drugs to cure diseases. Usually, the bioactive compounds in plant biomass are low, and the extraction of bioactive compounds from plants is not eco-friendly, which limits their application in drugs and other industries. While the biosynthesis of some complex bioactive compounds is possible, the scale-up and chemical process technology still needs further application in commercial production of the plant-derived bioactive compounds.Scale-up and Chemical Process for Microbial Production of Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds: From Laboratory to Industry summarizes recent commercial microbial production strategies for plant-derived bioactive compounds. This comprehensive summary will be of great interest to scientists and researchers, as well as engineers who work on the microbial production of plant-derived bioactive compounds in the industry.

    • Polymeric Membrane Formation by Phase Inversion

      • 1st Edition
      • March 19, 2024
      • Naser Tavajohi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Polymeric Membrane Formation by Phase Inversion analyzes the four main phase inversion techniques. Effective parameters in each technique are covered, along with the methodologies needed to prepare advanced membranes for specific separations in both liquid and gas phases. Roll-to-roll casting, spinning hollow fiber, and electrospinning nanofibers are presented, along with an analysis of the impact of solvent toxicity, membrane production, and the source of raw materials on the environment. The book describes a roadmap for designing different morphological characteristics for preparing specific membranes for special applications, along with the merits and disadvantages of each method. This book provides an easy, comprehensive reference for academic and industry professionals working in membrane engineering.

    • Encyclopedia of Fish Physiology

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 19, 2024
      • Sarah L. Alderman + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Encyclopedia of Fish Physiology, Second Edition is a comprehensive, introductory-level reference work that aims to unite readers in the wonders of this discipline. Chapters highlight where physiological systems and processes are conserved across vertebrate groups, which supports the use of fish as a vertebrate model for investigating fundamental problems in physiology and knowledge transfer to the medical field. Other chapters highlight unique specializations and adaptations that allow fish to survive in challenging environments, leading to a deeper appreciation of the natural world. Final sections demonstrate the consequences of perturbing physiological systems and how this knowledge can empower conservation strategies to protect fish. Much has changed in the field of fish physiology since publication of the previous, Prose award winning, edition. For example, we understand better the impacts of global climate change on the physiological systems of fish, and we have gained a deeper mechanistic understanding of physiological processes through technological advancements such as gene editing with CRISPR, whole genome sequencing, and quantitative ‘omic` approaches. The new edition greatly expands the closing thematic section focused on applying fish physiology to real world challenges with topics including ocean acidification, declining habitat quality due to human activities, and the use of zebrafish in biomedical studies on tissue regeneration, neurological disorders and cancer.

    • Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 184
      • March 19, 2024
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells, Volume 184 in the Methods in Cell Biology series includes comprehensive protocols to assess the role of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), an immature, heterogenous cell population from the myeloid lineage with a potent immunosuppressive activity in a variety of diseases. This volume includes interesting protocols that address the Detection of myeloid-derived suppressor cells by flow cytometry, Determination of murine myeloid-derived suppressor cells by flow cytometry, Isolation of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSC) from Endometriotic Mice Model and their Immunomodulatory Functions, Simple protocol for measuring CD11b+ GR-1+ (Ly6C+/Ly6G+) myeloid cells from a minimum volume of mouse peripheral blood, and much more.Additional chapters cover Assessment of myeloid-derived suppressor cell differentiation ex vivo, Single clonal tracking on biomimetic microtextured platforms for real-time guided migration analysis of myeloid-derived suppressor cell dissemination characteristics ex vivo, Isolation and immunosuppressive functions of myeloid-derived suppressor cell-derived exosomes, Characterization of lysosomal acid lipase in Ly6G+ and CD11c+ myeloid-derived suppressor cells, In Vitro Osteoclastogenesis Assessment using Murine Myeloid-derived Suppressor Cells, Estimating Nitric Oxide (NO) from MDSCs by Griess Method, and In vitro generation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) from hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs).

    • Modern Inference Based on Health-Related Markers

      • 1st Edition
      • March 18, 2024
      • Albert Vexler + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Modern Inference Based on Health Related Markers: Biomarkers and Statistical Decision Making provides a compendium of biomarkers based methodologies for respective health related fields and health related marker-specific biostatistical techniques. The book introduces correct and efficient testing mechanisms, including procedures based on bootstrap and permutation methods with the aim of making these techniques assessable to practical researchers. In the biostatistical aspect, it describes how to correctly state testing problems, but it also includes novel results, which have appeared in current statistical publications.In addition, the book discusses also modern applied statistical developments that consider data-driven techniques, including empirical likelihood methods and other simple and efficient methods to derive statistical tools for use in health related studies.

    • Biochemical Immunology of Diabetes and Associated Complications

      • 1st Edition
      • March 15, 2024
      • Pratima Tripathi + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biochemical Immunology of Diabetes and Associated Complications offers in-depth coverage of the association of biochemical and immunological aspects of the human body in diabetes. It discusses the suppression and modulation of the immune system and the impact of immunochemicals on the biochemical pathways in diabetes, along with associated complications. The book enumerates the exigency in knowledge about the immunomodulators as therapeutic targets to cure the syndrome. It will serve as an important reference for medical practitioners, researchers, medical students, masters and doctoral students. In addition, it could also be used as a reference for science graduates, science teachers, and researchers.

    • Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis

      • 1st Edition
      • March 15, 2024
      • Ronald C. Hamdy
      • English
      • Paperback
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Endocrinology/Metabo... Disease**Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: A Case-Based Approach is a practical guide that will be useful to a wide range of practicing and in-training clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. With its clinical case and scenario-based approach, readers can quickly decide which clinical problem to address such as the management of osteoporosis of a particular clinical problem (Atypical femoral shaft fractures, Glucocorticoids and bone health, etc.). Each chapter is self-contained with a list of objectives at the beginning and a presentation of clinical cases that encourages self-learning to non-specialized clinical staff. This book is easily accessible to non-specialists, allowing any healthcare provider to learn how to diagnose and manage osteoporosis in the context of their practice.

    • Diabetes. Secretos

      • 1st Edition
      • March 15, 2024
      • Michael T. McDermott + 1 more
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      Nuevo título enmarcado dentro de la serie “Secretos” que, al igual que otros títulos de la misma serie, presenta el popular formato de preguntas y respuestas, incluyendo también listas, tablas, perlas, ayudas para la memoria y un estilo fácil de leer, lo que hace que la consulta, la referencia y la revisión sean rápidas, fáciles y agradables. Este nuevo título contiene todas las preguntas que el lector podría llegar a plantearse sobre cualquiera de los temas relacionados con la Diabetes. Además, el manejable tamaño y la lista de los 100 Secretos Top en Diabetes ayudan al lector a conocer de primera mano los retos a los que debería afrontarse día a día. Cobertura actualizada de la gama completa de temas relacionados con la diabetes, incluida la diabetes durante el embarazo; control de la diabetes en pacientes con cáncer; control de la diabetes durante el ejercicio, los deportes y la competición; control de la diabetes en pacientes hospitalizados, y más. La obra ofrece acceso al contenido del e-book en inglés a través de la plataforma de e-book+

    • Magnetic Tweezers for the Study of Protein Structure and Function

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 694
      • March 14, 2024
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Magnetic Tweezers for the Study of Protein Structure and Function, Volume 694 in the Methods in Enzymology serial highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of topics, including Single membrane protein tethering for magnetic tweezer experiments, Membrane protein folding studies using a robust magnetic tweezer method, Magnetic tweezers in cell mechanics, and more.

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