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  • Plant Biomass Applications

    Materials, Modification and Characterization
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Jawaid + 2 more
    • English
    Plant Biomass Application: Materials, Modification and Characterization focuses on the unique properties associated with plant biomass, from their biodegradable, non toxic, and safe for handling characteristics to their potential in developing sustainable, climate protecting products. The book covers all aspects of plant biomass materials opportunities, with a focus on the value-added product generated from plant biomass such as polymers, composites, transportation fuels, chemical intermediates/bulk chemicals, or sources of heat and generated power. The conversion of plant biomass into materials product such as plastics, fabrics, and carpets and specialty chemicals presents exciting possibilities for replacing traditionally used fossil fuels. Sections in this new release provide in-depth discussion on the materials derived from plant biomass and their current and potential future applications. Leading researchers from industries, academics, government, and private research institutions across the globe provided insights, making it an important reference for researchers and academics seeking to maximize plant biomass potential.

  • Phylogenomics

    Foundations, Methods, and Pathogen Analysis
    • 1st Edition
    • Igor Mokrousov + 1 more
    • English
    Phylogenomics: Foundations, Methods, and Pathogen Analysis offers a deep overview of phylogenomics as a field, compelling recent developments, and detailed methods and approaches for conducting new research. Early chapters introduce phylogenomic analysis of viruses and bacteria, deciphering bacterial outbreaks, and evolution of drug resistance and virulence, with a second section on methods offering instruction in tools for SNP calling and dealing with big datasets, use of Bayesian approach in molecular epidemiology, bacterial evolution modeling and evolutionary reconstruction in the presence of mosaic sequences. Part 3 offers various examples of phylogenomic analysis across medically significant bacteria and viruses, including Yersinia pestis, Salmonella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, HIV-1, measles virus as well as ancient pathogens research.

  • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 120
    • English
    Advances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 120, the latest installment in this internationally acclaimed series, contains chapters authored by world-renowned clinical laboratory scientists, physicians, and research scientists.

  • Immunology for Engineers

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 140
    • English
    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

    Structure, Function, and Applications
    • 3rd Edition
    • Lars Nilsson
    • English
    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

    Innovation, Technology and Quality
    • 1st Edition
    • Gokare A. Ravishankar + 3 more
    • English
    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
    • James M. Ritter + 4 more
    • Spanish
    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.

  • Advances in Parasitology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 124
    • English
    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

    From Origin to the Vineyard
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 110
    • English
    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

    From Basic Chemical Transformations to Drug-Drug Interactions
    • 1st Edition
    • Mark Ashton + 3 more
    • English
    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.

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