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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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    • Sulfurtransferases

      • 1st Edition
      • May 2, 2023
      • Noriyuki Nagahara
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sulfurtransferases: Essential Enzymes for Life stands as the first comprehensive resource on this increasingly important class of enzymes. Following an introduction to the field from the Editors, each chapter covers a specific sulfurtransferase, including its basic biology and roles in healthy functioning, disease, drug discovery, and other biotechnological applications. The physiological function for each enzyme is considered in depth, along with regulation mechanisms, pharmacological inhibitors, and pathology and conditions related to altered enzymatic activity. Sulfurtransferases discussed include rhodanese, MST, thiosulfate-thiol sulfurtransferase, tRNA uracil 4-sulfurtransferase, thiosulfate-dithiol sulfurtransferases, biotin synthase, cysteine desulfurase, lipoyl synthase, molybdenum cofactor sulfurtransferase, thiazole synthase, molybdopterin synthase sulfurtransferase, molybdopterin synthase, tRNA-uridine 2-sulfurtransferase, tRNA-5-taurinomethyl... 2-sulfurtransferase, tRNA-5-methyluridine (54) 2-sulfurtransferase, and L-aspartate semialdehyde sulfurtransferase, among others. Here, researchers will discover key knowledge and recent advances to bring forward new studies on this increasingly relevant class of enzymes, while clinicians may apply new findings in medical practice.

    • Epigenetics in Human Disease

      • 3rd Edition
      • October 9, 2023
      • Trygve O. Tollefsbol
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Epigenetics in Human Disease, Third Edition examines the diseases and conditions on which we have advanced knowledge of epigenetic mechanisms, such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, aging, metabolic disorders, neurobiological disorders and cardiovascular disease. From molecular mechanisms and epigenetic technology to clinical translation of recent research, the nature and applications of the science is presented for those with interests ranging from the fundamental basis of epigenetics to therapeutic interventions for epigenetic-based disorders, with an emphasis throughout on understanding and application of key concepts in new research and clinical practice. Fully revised and up-to-date, this Third Edition discusses topics of current interest in epigenetic disease research, including stem cell epigenetic therapy, bioinformatic analysis of NGS data, epigenetic mechanisms of imprinting disorders, microRNA in cancer, epigenetic approaches to control obesity, epigenetics and airway disease, and epigenetics in cardiovascular disease. Further sections explore online epigenetic tools and datasets; early-life programming of epigenetics in age-related diseases; the epigenetics of addiction and suicide, and epigenetic approaches to regulating and preventing diabetes, cardiac disease, allergic disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, respiratory diseases, and many other human maladies. In addition, each chapter now includes chapter summaries, definitions, and vibrant imagery and figures to reinforce understanding, as well as step-by-step methods and disease research case studies.

    • Tutorials in Clinical Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • October 10, 2023
      • Ibrahim A. Hashim
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Tutorials in Clinical Chemistry is designed for trainee pathology residents, clinical chemists, medical students, and clinical laboratory scientists, in addition to those preparing for board and postgraduate examination. It is helpful to those in training as well as a teaching aid for mentors, faculty, and directors. The book is organized into 17 system-based chapters covering essential pathophysiology, biochemical investigation, and technical aspects of relevance to results interpretation. Tutorials in Clinical Chemistry is a must-have, didactic and essential knowledge as well as practical resource for learning and review.

    • Computational Intelligence and Deep Learning Methods for Neuro-rehabilitation Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • November 14, 2023
      • D. Jude Hemanth
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Computational Intelligence and Deep Learning Methods for Neuro-rehabilitation Applications explores the different possibilities of providing AI based neuro-rehabilitation methods to treat neurological disorders. The book provides in-depth knowledge on the challenges and solutions associated with the different varieties of neuro-rehabilitation through the inclusion of case studies and real-time scenarios in different geographical locations. Beginning with an overview of neuro-rehabilitation applications, the book discusses the role of machine learning methods in brain function grading for adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Brain Computer Interface for post-stroke patients, developing assistive devices for paralytic patients, and cognitive treatment for spinal cord injuries.Topics also include AI-based video games to improve the brain performances in children with autism and ADHD, deep learning approaches and magnetoencephalograp... data for limb movement, EEG signal analysis, smart sensors, and the application of robotic concepts for gait control.

    • Treatment Landscape of Targeted Therapies in Oncology

      • 1st Edition
      • July 29, 2023
      • Pawan Kumar Maurya + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Treatment Landscape of Targeted Therapies in Oncology: Challenges and Opportunities provides up-to-date knowledge on antitumor-targeted therapies and immunotherapy. The book's chapters are written by researchers dynamically working/focusing on cancer treatment. The content is designed to help those who are new to the field (beginners) and various specialized scientists and researchers involved in cancer research. For decades, the hallmark of cancer treatment has been conventional chemotherapy. But with the rapid increase in our understanding of the immune system, more and more small molecules, peptides, recombinant antibodies, vaccines and cellular therapeutic modalities are being applied to manipulate the immune response for cancer treatment.

    • Stem Cells and Signaling Pathways

      • 1st Edition
      • September 28, 2023
      • Surajit Pathak + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Stem Cells and Signaling Pathways brings together chapters exploring the mechanism of stem cells and the signaling pathways. This book is a very concise and easy-to-use book. It serves as an ideal reference to guide investigators towards further valuable answers on the role of stem cells and will aid basic researchers and scientists in biomedical sciences and tissue engineering and regenerative medicine with a wide variety of interests in stem cell biology linking basic signal transduction for possible future therapies directed to treatments and different diseases.Significant information on signaling has been presented here. Sufficient knowledge has been provided on therapeutic approaches for the treatment of different degenerative disorders.

    • Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering

      • 1st Edition
      • February 6, 2023
      • Xuan-Thanh Bui + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Membrane Technology for Sustainable Water and Energy Management covers a variety of advanced technologies for membrane processes, including water/wastewater treatment and reuse, membrane materials, operation and maintenance, fouling control, life cycle assessment, removal of micro/emerging pollutants, and operational cost of membrane processes. Supported by prominent editors and global contributors, this reference contains chapters on membrane treatment strategies for the current pollution of complex organic matters, nutrients, toxic substances, microplastics, membrane fouling control in different water resources, and reusing water resources through promising separation technologies, including reverse osmosis, forward osmosis, and membrane distillation.

    • Venous Ulcers

      • 2nd Edition
      • January 13, 2023
      • Cynthia K. Shortell + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Venous Ulcers, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive synthesis of evidence-based recommendations and the highest level of expertise from a leading group of doctors, which is a fundamental constituent for the appropriate management of nonhealing venous wounds in everyday practice. This book offers a fertile environment for a complete understanding of genetics and molecular and biochemical mechanisms that lead to the development and progression of venous ulcers, which is essential for elucidating the underlying pathophysiology and can be utilized for developing novel therapies and accessing previously inaccessible areas of research. Socioeconomic impact, impact on health-related quality of life, the clinical course of the disease, and diagnostic algorithms are elaborated in detail. All currently available treatment modalities are explained in a clinically applicable approach with particular emphasis on operative technique, technical feasibility, success rates (both clinical and technical), and side effects. Lastly, this book elaborates on special diagnostic considerations and management of the most complex patients, often requiring the highest level of expertise for successful treatment.

    • Microbial Bioprocesses

      • 1st Edition
      • April 20, 2023
      • Pratyoosh Shukla
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Microbial processes are involved in food, chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, energy, and new-material industries. Over the past 2 decades, new or more efficient industrial processes involving microorganisms have been launched, yielding purer, less expensive products or substances not available using classical chemical methods. Microbial Bioprocesses aims to give an overview of established and successful processes and discusses the trends and perspectives in industrial microbiology which, along with tremendous progress in genetic and metabolic engineering in recent years, are once again becoming an area of innovation and emerging technologies. Microbial Bioprocesses covers the unique areas like microbial volatiles (MVOCs), microbial bioinoculant development, bacterial nanocelluloses production, and processes for remediation by fungi and actinobacteria.

    • Conceptual Development of Industrial Biotechnology for Commercial Production of Vaccines and Biopharmaceuticals

      • 1st Edition
      • March 7, 2023
      • Basanta Kumara Behera
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Conceptual Development of Industrial Biotechnology for Commercial Production of Biopharmaceuticals and Vaccines provides insights on how to bring sustainability into biologic drug production. The cumulative facts and figures within in the book are helpful to promoters in monitoring value chain transfer process of super quality biologics for better return in profits. In addition, this is a useful reference for students, researchers and scientists in biotechnology, pharmaceutical science, medical sciences, and the R&D division of biotechnology-based industries. Conceptual development of biotechnology has taken new avenues with the integration of medical sciences, physical science, and engineering, hence this is a timely source. The current global market for vaccines, especially COVID-19, is tremendous. Bivalent oral polio vaccine, diphtheria, tetanus-containing, and measles-containing vaccines have a high demand internationally and recombinant DNA technology and protein engineering are helpful in the production of quality bio-products.

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