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    • Functionalized Nanomaterials for Cancer Research

      • 1st Edition
      • March 21, 2024
      • Hamed Barabadi + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Functionalized Nanomaterials for Cancer Research: Applications in Treatments, Tools and Devices presents an in-depth and step-by-step description of knowledge on functionalized nanomaterials for cancer research, including treatment and future developments as well as their impact on patients’ overall outcomes. The book discusses functionalized nanoplatforms for cancer detection and imaging, interactions between nanomaterials and cancer cells, and drug resistant malignancies. The book's chapters are organized in a manner that can be readily adopted as sources for new and further studies by highlighting the main in vitro and in vivo nano-therapeutic achievements on cancer. Additionally, current trends on functionalized nanomaterials for cancer research and commercial scale opportunities are discussed. This is a valuable resource for researchers, oncologists, students, and members of the biomedical and medical fields who want to learn more about the potential of nanotechnology in cancer research and treatment.

    • G4 biology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 695
      • March 21, 2024
      • English
      • Hardback
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      G4 Biology, Volume 695 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights high value topics such as Assays to measure G4 resolution by DNA helicases, In gel staining methods of G4 DNA and RNA structures, Methods to probe the folding pathways of four-stranded intercalated cytosine-rich motifs at single base-pair resolution, Analyzing the effect of transcription coupled R-loop formation on G4 formation, Integrated Structural Biology for the study of higher-order G4 structures, Advancing the Study of Protein-G4 Interactions in DNA Repair: Insights from Biolayer Interferometry and Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy, Immunofluorescence microscopy (IF) of G-quadruplex and R-loops, and more.Additional chapters delve into Production of the anti-G-quadruplex antibody BG4 for efficient ChIP-seq and CUT&Tag analysis: from plasmid quality control to validation, Utility of intercalator displacement assays for screening of ligands for i-motif DNA structures, Potentiometric titrations to study ligand interactions with DNA i-motifs, Towards Profiling of the G-Quadruplex Targeting Drugs in the Living Human Cells Using NMR Spectroscopy, and Identification of bona fide G4-binding proteins, Observing Pif1 opening dsDNA and G4 in real time by manipulation under magnetic tweezers, and in vivo detection of DNA secondary structures using Permanganate/S1 Footprinting with direct adapter ligation and sequencing (PDAL-Seq).

    • Open Electronic Data Capture Tools for Medical and Biomedical Research and Medical Allied Professionals

      • 1st Edition
      • March 21, 2024
      • Ashish Pundhir + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Open Electronic Data Capture Tools for Medical and Biomedical Research and Medical Allied Professionals explains the step-by-step of collecting and treating research data in a didactic manner. The book discusses four freely available data capture tools whose common feature is data collection and entry being done simultaneously rather than separately, thus saving resources and minimizing potential errors. It highlights the comparative features of each data capture tool, helping readers to understand the advantage and disadvantage of each one to decide which tool can be used to fulfill their needs.This is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and members of the biomedical and medical fields who need to learn more about data mining and management to improve the quality of their research work.

    • Improving and Tailoring Enzymes for Food Quality and Functionality

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 21, 2024
      • Rickey Y. Yada + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Improving and Tailoring Enzymes for Food Quality and Functionality, Second Edition covers the most relevant information demanded in the production, engineering, and application of enzymes. The title is very detailed and an important cross-discipline resource that merges academia and industry. This totally revised new edition covers a broad range of topics related to enzymes and their use in food, presenting both the fundamental theory and practical application, updated with interesting novel information on biosensors, waste, valorization, up-cycling and engineering perspectives, besides an increased focus on sustainability.

    • Chronic Complications of Diabetes Mellitus

      • 1st Edition
      • March 21, 2024
      • Didac Mauricio + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Chronic Complications of Diabetes Mellitus: Current Outlook and Novel Pathophysiological Insights provides a holistic view of the disease, discussing not only its classical complications but also the under recognized and managed conditions associated with diabetes. Chapters also discuss advances in our understanding of the genomic architecture of diabetes complications and how precision medicine can be used to personalize their management. Endocrinologists, diabetologists, primary care physicians and researchers interested in complications of diabetes mellitus and cutting-edge information will find this to be a comprehensive tome on the topic. Diabetes complications include pathological changes usually related to the vascular system and classical target organs. However, there are also nonclassical complications independent or partially independent from vascular damage that are often overlooked.

    • Functional Foods and Chronic Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • March 20, 2024
      • Michel Aliani + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Functional Foods and Chronic Disease: Role of Sensory, Chemistry and Nutrition explores the range of functional foods that are effective against a wide range of chronic diseases and addresses the impact of functional food bioactive compounds on organoleptic properties. Beginning with an introduction that details the key sensory and advanced instrumental methods essential for addressing the common problems associated with designing functional foods, the book also addresses the impact of aging and chronic diseases on sensory acuity as well as the effectiveness of functional foods in treating a wide range of chronic diseases. Sections highlight the need for acceptable functional foods for individuals suffering from a wide range of chronic diseases and contain practical recommendations for their development. Food scientists, nutritionists, dietitians, food product developers, food supplement producers, food ingredient developers, natural product scientists, herbalists, and pharmacists, as well as students studying related areas, will benefit from this important resource.

    • Sweetened Concentrated Milk Products

      • 1st Edition
      • March 20, 2024
      • Juan Sebastián Ramírez-Navas
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Sweetened Concentrated Milk Products: Science, Technology, and Engineering provides the most updated and comprehensive knowledge on different SCM products, delving into the production processes for each. Written by international experts, this book discusses existing information on concentrated milk and its more commercial forms, including evaporated and condensed milks. Other products detailed in this text include dulce de leches, such as sweetened caramelized goat’s milk, panelitas de leche (milk panels), and various milk-based delicacies. The book presents the definition, main characteristics, common defects, and elaboration process for each commercial form. In addition, the book includes lifetime calculation data and results of the addition of whey into milk candies. Lastly, it provides information on the quality parameters which all SCMs must meet, including experimental design and application examples in SCM research and development. This is a vital resource for researchers and practitioners in dairy science with interests and work in SCM product formulation, technology, and seeking solutions for their defects.

    • 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.

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