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  • Pharmacognosy

    Fundamentals, Applications, and Strategies
    • 2nd Edition
    • Simone Badal McCreath + 1 more
    • English
    Pharmacognosy: Fundamentals, Applications and Strategies, Second Edition represents a comprehensive compilation of the philosophical, scientific and technological aspects of contemporary pharmacognosy. The book examines the impact of the advanced techniques of pharmacognosy on improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of traditional medicines, and how pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics have a crucial role to play in discerning the relationships of active metabolites to bioavailability and function at the active sites, as well as the metabolism of plant constituents. Structured in seven parts, the book covers the foundational aspects of Pharmacognosy, the chemistry of plant metabolites, their effects, other sources of metabolites, crude drugs from animals, basic animal anatomy and physiology, technological applications and biotechnology, and the current trends in research. New to this edition is a chapter on plant metabolites and SARS-Cov-2, extensive updates on existing chapters and the development of a Laboratory Guide to support instructors execute practical activities on the laboratory setting.

  • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 116
    • Gregory S. Makowski
    • English
    Advances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 116, the latest release in this internationally acclaimed series, contains chapters authored by world-renowned clinical laboratory scientists, physicians and research scientists.

  • Glycolysis

    Tissue-Specific Metabolic Regulation in Physio-pathological Conditions
    • 1st Edition
    • Rita Ferreira + 2 more
    • English
    Glycolysis: Tissue-Specific Metabolic Regulation in Physio-Pathological Conditions provides an integrated overview of glycolysis, spanning basic biochemistry, patho-physiology and therapeutic applications. The book also instructs in methods available to study the involvement of the glycolytic events in healthy biology and disease pathology. It begins with an overview of fundamental glycobiology followed by chapters dedicated to glycolysis physiology in organs and systems, pathologic conditions related to glycolytic alterations, glycolysis as a therapeutic target and in drug discovery efforts, and methodological approaches to advance new glycolysis research. Disease areas considered range from cancer to heart failure, diabetes, inborn glycolytic pathway defects, hematologic malignancies, osteoporosis, neurodegenerative diseases and viral Infections. Omics and computational modeling, interactive study methods, and glycolysis flux measurement are described in detail, with step-by-step descriptions of experimental protocols, set-up and analysis.

  • Snow Leopards

    • 2nd Edition
    • English
    Snow Leopards, Second Edition provides a foundational, comprehensive overview of the biology, ecology and conservation of this iconic species. This updated edition incorporates all the recent information from range-wide surveys and conservation projects, the results of technical and advances particularly in genetics, camera trapping and satellite tracking, and evaluates emerging threats. New chapters synthesize the novel scientific methods and statistical analyses used to develop density and population estimates and how they inform conservation and management estimates. Sections cover historical information, the main biogeographic patterns, evolutionary trends, conservational efforts, and cultural significance. Status and distribution are fully updated for all 12 countries where snow leopards occur. Other sections describe established and emerging threats, including human-wildlife conflict, illegal trade, infrastructure development, and climate change along with conservation solutions used to address these threats. The book concludes with a final section on global snow leopard initiatives and future potentials.

  • The Biology of Ageing: From Hallmarks to Drugs

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1
    • Richard Faragher
    • English
    The Biology of Ageing: From Hallmarks to Drugs provides a series of reviews covering multiple aspects of the translational pipeline as interventions in the biology of ageing itself become a clinical reality. New chapters cover Cellular senescence and NAD+: what are the links?, Biomarker for ageing: potential and pitfalls, What chemists offer to ageing research, You are what you eat – or are you? Exploring dietary versus topical anti-oxidants in skin ageing, Clinical trials: A simple guide for gerontologists, Towards an ethical framework for geroscience, and more. The book explores links between known ageing mechanisms and new interventions, agents and actions at the nutraceutical-drug divide, the challenges and opportunities provided by biomarkers and chemistry- biology interface and lastly the ethical and operational challenges of clinical trials in the age of translational geroscience.

  • Bacterial Secondary Metabolites

    Synthesis and Applications in Agroecosystem
    • 1st Edition
    • Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam + 1 more
    • English
    Bacterial Secondary Metabolites: Synthesis and Applications in Agroecosystem presents the structure, properties, and biotechnological applications of bacterial metabolites and their upcoming industrial, pharmaceutical, antimicrobial, and anticancer applications. Chapters cover topics such as the use of lactic acid bacteria as an antifungal and antibacterial agent, bacterial siderophores structure and potential applications, and the role of cyanobacteria metabolites in disease management, amongst others. Plant and agri-food environmental scientists and researchers, graduate, and post-graduate students in related fields will benefit from this reference book which is published as part of the Nanobiotechnology for Plant Protection series.

  • Advances in Virus Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 117
    • English
    Advances in Virus Research, Volume 117, the latest release in a series that highlights new advances in the field, includes invaluable updates written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include Pathogenesis of neuroinvasive flaviviruses, Cellular entry and egress of astroviruses, Rift Valley Fever virus entry and infection, and more.

  • Nanowired Delivery of Drugs and Antibodies for Neuroprotection in Brain Diseases with Co-Morbidity Factors Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 172
    • English
    Nanowired Delivery of Drugs and Antibodies for Neuroprotection in Brain Diseases with Co-morbidity Factors, Part B, Volume 172 in the International Review of Neurobiology series, includes chapters on Spinal cord injury induced exacerbation of Alzheimer's disease pathophysiology in the cord is reduced by topical application of nanowired cerebrolysin and antibodies to tumor necrosis factor alpha, Nanodelivery of histamine H3 receptor inverse agonist BF-2549 with clobenpropit a H3 receptor antagonist and H4 receptor agonist induced neuroprotection in spinal cord injury is potentiated by antioxidant compound H-290/51, and Neuromodulation and quality of life for patient with spasticity after spinal cord injury, and more.Other sections cover Efficacy of invasive and non-invasive methods for the treatment of Parkinson´s disease: nanodelivery and enriched environment, Co-administration of DL-3-n-butylphthalid... and neprilysin is neuroprotective in Alzheimer disease associated with brain injury, Nicotine Neurotoxicity Exacerbation following Engineered Ag and Cu (50-60 nm) nanoparticles intoxication, and Neuroprotection with nanowired delivery of antioxidant compound H-290/51 together with serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist ondansetron.

  • Encyclopedia of Food Safety

    • 2nd Edition
    • Geoffrey W Smithers
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Food Safety, Second Edition, Four Volume Set provides an authoritative one-stop reference work covering all aspects of the field. Specific focus lies in the book's coverage of key industry developments over the last ten years, including: (i) detailed understanding of infectious agents and toxins and their route into the food chain; (ii) sophisticated detection and identification methods; (iii) effective control mechanisms, like heat treatment, refrigeration and sanitizers; (iv) education of food processors, handlers and consumers about safe food handling practices; (v) sanctioned food production, processing, storage and transport control protocols, like HACCP; and (vi) a strong policy and regulatory environment. With approximately 270 outstandingly written chapters from the world’s leading experts in food science, the book covers all aspects of food safety along the entire food chain and in one complete work, thus providing the ideal reference tool for professionals working across the multiple scientific disciplines and technologies that constitute modern food safety.

  • Tutorials in Clinical Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Ibrahim A. Hashim
    • English
    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.

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