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  • Advances in Cancer Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 164
    • English
    the latest release in this ongoing, well-regarded serial, provides invaluable information on the exciting and fast-moving field of cancer research, with this updated edition covering chapters on A bioinformatic-driven prediction of MDA9 transcriptional variants’ roles in cancer progression and treatment, Redox, cysteines, and kinases - A triad sustaining myeloid leukemia, The RAF cysteine-rich domain: structure, function, and role in disease , Membrane Potential: a new hallmark of cancer, Recent Advances and Progress in Immunotherapy of Solid Cancers, and much more.Other sections explore Precision Medicine: Non-Invasive Therapeutic Agent Delivery with Focused Ultrasound and Microbubbles and Anti-Cancer Activity of Capsaicin and its Analogs in Gynecological Cancers.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Multimodal Signal Processing in Human-Machine Interaction

    • 1st Edition
    • Abdulhamit Subasi + 2 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence and Multimodal Signal Processing in Human-Machine Interaction presents an overview of an emerging field that is concerned with exploiting multiple modalities of communication in both Artificial Intelligence and Human-Machine Interaction. The book not only provides cross disciplinary research in the fields of multimodal signal acquisition and sensing, analysis, IoTs (Internet of Things), Artificial Intelligence, and system architectures, it also evaluates the role of Artificial Intelligence I in relation to the realization of contemporary Human Machine Interaction (HMI) systems.Readers are introduced to the multimodal signals and their role in the identification of the intended subjects, mental state and the realization of HMI systems are explored, and the applications of signal processing and machine/ensemble/dee... learning for HMIs are assessed. A description of proposed methodologies is provided, and related works are also presented. This is a valuable resource for researchers, health professionals, postgraduate students, post doc researchers and faculty members in the fields of HMIs, Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), Prosthesis, Computer vision, and Mental state estimation, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.

  • Postharvest Technologies and Quality Control of Shrimp

    • 1st Edition
    • Nilesh Nirmal + 2 more
    • English
    Postharvest Technologies and Quality Control of Shrimp provides the most updated and comprehensive knowledge on conventional chemical additives, novel natural preservatives, innovative technologies, and packaging solutions employed to enhance the quality and safety of shrimp and shrimp products. The book disseminates current developments in natural preservatives as well as advancements in new technologies to extend the shelf-life of shrimp and their products during different storage conditions. Edited by experts in the field of fisheries and seafood science, this book provides its readership with a broad overview of shrimp postharvest quality losses.The authors have gathered a wealth of recent information and guidance on the utilization of natural preservatives and novel technologies for the quality control of shrimp. Subsequent chapters discuss the impact of handling, processing, and storage on shrimp postharvest quality, followed by various preservatives and technologies employed to retard described quality losses. The book concludes with a discussion of safety and regulation issues related to food additives.

  • Tyrosinase

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56
    • English
    Tyrosinase, Volume 56 in The Enzymes series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including Overview on tyrosinases (genetics, molecular biology, phylogenetic relationship), Catalytic mechanism of tyrosinases, Structural characterization of tyrosinases, Assay methods of tyrosinase activity and inhibition, Natural products as tyrosinase inhibitors, Drug design of tyrosinase inhibitors, Peptide and peptidomimetic tyrosinase inhibitors, Computational studies of tyrosinase inhibitors, Bacterial tyrosinases and their inhibitors, and Biomedical applications of tyrosinases and tyrosinase inhibitors.

  • Encyclopedia of the Human Brain

    • 2nd Edition
    • Jordan H. Grafman
    • English
    Encyclopedia of the Human Brain, Second Edition, Seven Volume Set builds on the success of the first edition, providing neuroscience researchers with the ideal ‘one-stop’ resource on all topics related to human brain understanding. Given the length of time since the first edition published, EHB2 is thoroughly revised, with substantial updates on many new and exciting topics, including areas such as human neuroimaging, non-invasive brain stimulation, molecular biology (including genetics and epigenetics), and the clinical diagnoses of brain disorders, along with chapters exploring the introduction of new theoretical and methodological ideas in areas ranging from cognitive neuroscience to evolution of the human brain.In total, there are 440 articles – a vast increase from 224 previously - thus reflecting the huge explosion in neuroscience research during the last 20 years. EHB2 provides a brand new generation of neuroscientists with the perfect tool with which to learn and master the fundamentals of how and why the human brain operates as it does.

  • Nanomedicine in Translational Research

    Status and Future Challenges
    • 1st Edition
    • Kaladhar Kamalasanan + 1 more
    • English
    Nanomedicine in Translational Research: Status and Future Challenges harnesses the current developments and future directions of diagnostic and therapeutic solutions in clinical scenarios. This book integrates nanomedicine and biomaterials to develop healthcare technology for improved patient care and clinical practices, through applications using theranostics, biomaterials, 3-D printing, regenerative medicines, and nanosystems.Those in this multidisciplinary field will need to improve procedures and protocols, as well as regulatory guidelines and their clinical implications. This book will be highly useful as it is written by experts in the field for researchers working in the areas of nanotechnology, biomaterials, drug delivery, and pharmaceuticals for chronic diseases.

  • The Kidney of the Critically Ill Pregnant Woman

    • 1st Edition
    • Jorge Hidalgo + 2 more
    • English
    The Kidney of the Critically Ill Pregnant Woman is a volume in the Critical Care in Obstetrics series. It’s a novel reference to educate physicians, nurses, and all allied healthcare personnel caring for pregnant women with kidney compromise. The authors have gathered the best evidence-based material explicitly focused on severe kidney complications in pregnant patients and postpartum. Among the chapters, the book covers medical-surgical complications that any patient can present, such as acute kidney injury during pregnancy, kidney disease, and hypertension complications specific to pregnancy.

  • Traditional Starch Food Products

    Application and Processing
    • 1st Edition
    • Marney Pascoli Cereda + 1 more
    • English
    Traditional Starch Food Products: Application and Processing is the fourth volume of the “Underground Starchy Crops of South American Origin” book series. Organized in five volumes, this series brings information on the applied level of producing and using starch from a range of plants grown in tropical and subtropical areas that have South American origin.This book describes the use of starchy roots, tubers and rhizomes in food, medicine, local culture, and religion, emphasizing the vital roles they play in indigenous Andean or Amazonian communities, offering cultural identity and economic value.The book’s comprehensive exploration highlights the multifaceted world of underground starchy crops, emphasizing the challenges to their successful development and preservation.Edited by a team of experts with solid background on starch extraction research, these books are aimed at all those involved in research and development, new technology processes and quality control and legislation in the field of starch.

  • Mononuclear Non-heme Iron Dependent Enzymes Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 704
    • English
    Mononuclear Non-heme Iron Dependent Enzymes, Volume 704, Part B focuses on methods for studying, characterizing, and leveraging the chemistry of mononuclear non-heme iron dependent enzymes. Chapters in this new release include Observing extradiol dioxygenases in action through a crystalline lens, Methods used to determine the structure of the oxygenase component of naphthalene 1,2-dioxygenase, Expression, purification, kinetics, and crystallization of non-heme mononuclear iron enzymes: biphenyl, phthalate, terephthalate dioxygenase, Substitution of the Mononuclear, Non-heme Iron Cofactor in Lipoxygenases for Structural Studies: Non-heme iron enzyme dependent reactions, and much more.Other sections cover Cyclopropanation and aziridination catalyzed by non-heme iron and 2-oxogluatarate dependent enzymes, Expression, purification, and characterization of non-heme Iron-dependent mono-oxygenase OzmD in Oxazinomycin Biosynthesis, Isonitrile Biosynthesis by a Non-Heme Iron(II)-Dependent Oxidases/Decarboxyla... Functional analysis of an a-ketoglutarate-depe... non-heme iron oxygenase in fungal meroterpenoid biosynthesis, Spectroscopic and Computational Studies of a Bifunctional Iron- and 2-oxoglutarate Dependent Enzyme, AsqJ, and much more.

  • Non-Traumatic Acute Surgical Problems

    An Infographic Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Constantine P. Spanos
    • English
    Non-Traumatic Acute Surgical Problems: An Infographic Guide is curated to offer a comprehensive understanding of acute surgical challenges, excluding trauma. Tailored specifically for medical students navigating their surgical rotations and seasoned instructors in the field, this guide serves as an indispensable resource. Each chapter serves as a path through the intricacies of acute surgical conditions with clarity and depth. Contents provide insight into the complexities of acute cholecystopathy, appendicitis, and acute pancreatitis, providing invaluable insights into diagnosis and sophisticated management strategies. This book navigates through the labyrinth of gastrointestinal bleeding scenarios, encompassing upper, lower, and variceal bleeding, as well as formidable challenges like caustic ingestion and esophageal perforation. Contents further cover vascular emergencies, unraveling the mysteries of aortic dissection, peripheral arterial embolism, and hypercoagulability, while mastering essential principles for timely and effective intervention. Coverage includes the subtleties of urological emergencies such as renal colic, pyelonephritis, and testicular torsion, alongside gynecological conditions including ectopic pregnancy and pelvic inflammatory disease.With a wealth of information, thoughtfully structured in an accessible format, this book not only empowers but emboldens its readers. Equipped with knowledge, insight, and confidence, individuals traversing the realm of acute surgical problems are fortified to navigate the challenges of real-world clinical settings with unwavering competence and assurance.

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