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    • Immunology for Engineers

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 140
      • May 16, 2024
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Immunology for Engineers, Volume 140 consists of chapters from stalwarts of the field, covering topics such as antibody engineering, adjuvant requirement and its methodology for assessment, and the need to develop immunotherapy, etc. Chapters covered in this volume discuss Current Status and Future Prospective of Breast Cancer Immunotherapy, Engineering high affinity antigen binders- beyond antibodies, Platelets and Inter-Cellular Communication in Immune Responses: Dialogue with both Professional and Non-Professional Immune Cells, Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell-based cancer immunotherapy: A boon for cancer-free life, and Molecular insights and promise of Oncolytic Virus based Immunotherapy.

    • Starch in Food

      • 3rd Edition
      • May 15, 2024
      • Lars Nilsson
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Starch in Food: Structure, Function and Applications, Third Edition is now fully updated with eleven new chapters covering "hot" areas for starch applications, such as starch-based pickering emulsifiers, starch for structuring gluten-free bread products, and starch microspheres for encapsulation of probiotic bacteria. Sections illustrate how plant starch can be analyzed and modified, including chapters on analysis of starch molecular structure, molar mass and size, the relationship between structure and digestion of starch, sources of starch, including new chapters on cereal, root and tuber and pulse starches, and starch applications, with a new chapter on utilizing starches in product development, in baked products and in gluten-free bread. Starch selection is one of the most complex areas for a product developer, yet starch is key to solving formulation challenges when developing products to meet many of the emerging consumer trends. This book aids the end user on acquiring knowledge on fundamental starch aspects, such as granular and molecular structure and properties, analysis, biosynthesis and general functionality of starch in foods.

    • Handbook of Plant-Based Meat Analogs

      • 1st Edition
      • May 15, 2024
      • Gokare A. Ravishankar + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Handbook of Plant-Based Meat Analogs: Innovation, Technology and Quality presents the growing opportunities and challenges of meat substitutes from plant-based resources. Addressing core topics from source ingredients to consumer acceptance, it provides a comprehensive starting point for those seeking to explore sustainable meat alternative products. To date, the full potential of plant-based meat products has been underexplored, underutilized, and underrepresented.Thi... book provides the most up-to-date information on plant-based meat analogs, sources of ingredients, industrial processes, large-scale production, and health benefits, including safety and regulatory aspects and environmental implications.

    • Rang y Dale. Farmacología

      • 10th Edition
      • May 15, 2024
      • James M. Ritter + 4 more
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Nueva edición del texto clásico en Farmacología y de referencia para los estudiantes de Medicina en el que se aborda de forma exhaustiva, pero clara y organizada el mecanismo de acción de los fármacos más comúnmente usados, tanto a nivel molecular o celular, como de los mecanismos fisiológicos sobre los que actúan.Se ha mantenido la organización general del libro, dividido en 6 grandes secciones en las que se ofrece una descripción de los efectos y usos de los diferentes fármacos junto con su acción sobre las vías de señalización subyacentes a todos los procesos fisiológicos que ocurren en el ser humano. En cuanto a las novedades, si bien todos los capítulos se han actualizado, algunos de ellos han sufrido grandes cambios. Así cabe destacar: Cap 5 (se han incluido un mayor número de fármacos RNA), Cap 24 (recientes avances en la medición de la presión de oxígeno), Cap 40 (se ha puesto el foco en el Alzheimer y la demencia vascular y la asociada a los cuerpos de Levy), Cap 43 (nueva sección destinada al tratamiento del dolor crónico), Cap 51 (nuevos diagramas que ilustran los lugares de acción de los antibióticos a nivel de los ribosomas), Cap 53 (información sobre el modo de replicación de los retrovirales y una sección específica de Covid19) y Cap 57 ( gran y amplia cobertura de los nuevos fármacos anticancerosos). Se ha introducido dos nuevos capítulos. Uno de ellos dedicado a la Farmacología ocular y otro dedicado al tratamiento farmacológico de la migraña en el que se incluyen los nuevos antagonistas de CGRP y su uso profiláctico para la migraña. La nueva edición incluye acceso al e-book en español en el que se incluye contenido adicional (casos clínicos y preguntas de autoevaluación) también en español.

    • Bioquimica clinica

      • 7th Edition
      • May 15, 2024
      • Michael Murphy + 2 more
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Nueva ed. de esta obra de bioquímica que constituye un texto único y singular en la materia dentro de nuestro portfolio y que siempre ha mantenido el mismo abordaje: una obra visual, concisa, práctica y con un enfoque clínico. Es de destacar también el especial énfasis que se hace en la importancia de los test de laboratorio, su correcto diseño e interpretación de resultados para un correcto diagnóstico. Se mantiene su organización en 4 grandes secciones: Capítulos introductorios: Repaso de métodos y técnicas de laboratorio,Bioquími... Conceptos “core”, cubre todo el “bulk” de las pruebas bioquímicas más rutinarias y su relevancia clínica, Endocrinología: Proporciona una cobertura exhaustiva de los test bioquímicos realizados en el caso de patologías relativas a tiroides, hipófisis, glándulas adrenales, así como a las que afectan a las gónadas, siempre enfatizando su relevancia en la clínica e Investigaciones específicas: aquí se incluyen otros aspectos de pruebas y aspectos metabólicos. Cada uno de los capítulos tiene un diseño a doble página, con gran cantidad de elementos visuales, cuadros clínicos, casos, esquemas a todo color que lo convierten en “unidades didácticas” que incluso pueden estudiarse de forma individual. Las principales novedades de esta edición son la incorporación de 3 nuevos capítulos: Trastornos del páncreas, Métodos de inmunoensayo (anticuerpos.) y Métodos para la separación e identificación de moléculas. Así mismo, se han actualizado y renovado gran parte de las ilustraciones y esquemas y el número de casos clínicos que acompañan a algunos capítulos se han visto reforzados La nueva edición incluye acceso a contenido online en inglés a través de e-book+

    • Advances in Parasitology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 124
      • May 14, 2024
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Advances in Parasitology Volume 124, the latest release in this esteemed series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new release including chapters on Geomorphological determinants and geospatial analyses of mosquito habitat for control and elimination studies of malaria in Africa, Immunology and Pathology of Echinostomes and other Intestinal Trematodes, PfEMP1 – Still of key importance in Plasmodium falciparum malaria immunity and pathogenesis, and more.

    • Grapevine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 110
      • May 14, 2024
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Botanical Research: From Origin to the Vineyard, Volume 110 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Grapevine origin and diversity, Climate change implications on the geography of viticulture, Canopy and soil management strategies insights into overcome abiotic stresses in grapevine, Grapevine defense mechanisms when challenged by pathogenic fungi and oomycetes, Management strategies for reducing pesticide use against diseases caused by fungi and oomycetes in grapevine, The Role of Plant Breeding in grapevine production, and New biotechnological tools for grapevine improvement.

    • An Integrated Guide to Human Drug Metabolism

      • 1st Edition
      • May 13, 2024
      • Mark Ashton + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      An Integrated Guide to Human Drug Metabolism: From Basic Chemical Transformations to Drug-Drug Interactions uses the chemistry of each of the metabolic transformations to underpin the discussion of drug interactions with foods, herbal medicines, and other drugs. Each of the human metabolic processes are covered, employing examples drawn from known metabolic transformations of drugs used clinically. The clinical relevance of metabolism is discussed, focusing on appropriate prescribing (age-related dosage adjustments, routes of administration, and personalized medicines). Appropriate for use in the classroom or for self-study, this book is for students and researchers needing a reference for interdisciplinary research in drug interactions.Metabol... is at the center of personalized medicine, as it is a governing factor in the response of the patient to a drug. For example, does the patient express the genes, and so enzymes, which are responsible for the metabolism of a drug? Do they express the genes responsible for the bioactivation of a prodrug into its active form? Examples of clinically used agents for which metabolic phenotyping is essential will be used to highlight the increasing necessity for understanding the genetic profile of individual patients. This book includes questions and answers to gauge learning of each chapter, real-life case studies, and the basic science as a basis for the discussion of clinical aspects.

    • Bioreactor Design Concepts for Viral Vaccine Production

      • 1st Edition
      • May 12, 2024
      • Surajbhan Sevda + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Bioreactor Design Concepts for Viral Vaccine Production covers a range of interdisciplinary chapters from the engineering perspective of bioreactor design to the biotechnological perspectives of vector design for vaccine development. The book covers bioreactor concepts such as static systems, single-use systems, stirred tanks, perfusion, wave and packed-beds. It reviews options for efficient and economical production of human vaccines and discusses basic factors relevant for viral antigen production in mammalian cells, avian cells, and insect cells. This book will be a great resource for those interested in implemented novel bioreactor design or experimental schemes towards intensified or/and enhanced vaccine production.

    • Advanced Biologic Drugs and Manufacturing Process

      • 1st Edition
      • May 10, 2024
      • Basanta Kumara Behera
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Advanced Biologic Drugs and Manufacturing Process explains biologic drugs, their pharmaceutical charters, and their significance in curing life-threatening chronic diseases. It also provides the latest information on the use of biological drugs for the treatment of numerous diseases and conditions and their most advanced therapies available, including how biologics have impacted cancer therapy, delayed or reversed the course of immune-related conditions, and changed the lives of those with rare chronic diseases. In addition, the book explains how immunotherapy is used for the treatment of diseases by activating or suppressing the immune system.Scientists working on the front lines in the biotechnology industry are provided with an overview on stable production processes and how to monitor the value chain transfer process of biologic drug for better return, in terms of profit. The book also helps researchers and academics on how to develop and update protocols related to testing, quality control, and quality assurance to obtain highly purified biopharmaceuticals or vaccines.

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