Books in Life sciences

Hormones and Epigenetics

1st Edition
Volume 122
February 28, 2023
Gerald Litwack
English
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Hormones and Epigenetics, Volume 122, the latest release in the Vitamins and Hormones series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting timely, interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

Mitochondria and Bacterial Pathogens - Part A

1st Edition
Volume 374
February 24, 2023
Lorenzo Galluzzi + 1 more
English
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Mitochondria and Bacterial Pathogens, Volume 374, Part A. Mitochondria control various processes that are integral to cellular and organismal homeostasis, including Ca2+ fluxes, bioenergetic metabolism, and cell death. Perhaps not surprisingly, multiple pathogenic bacteria have evolved strategies to subvert mitochondrial functions in support of their survival and dissemination. In the IRCMB volume 375, the authors discus different pathogenic mechanisms that converge on the ability of bacteria to control the mitochondrial compartment of host cells.

Environmental Carcinogenesis

1st Edition
Volume 96
February 24, 2023
Max Costa
English
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Environmental Carcinogenesis, Volume 96 in the Advances in Pharmacology series, reports on work done with carcinogenic metals and the mechanisms of their carcinogenicity, including Arsenic and Chromate. Chapters in this release include Breast cancer carcinogenesis by organophosphate pesticides, Polyadenylation of Canonical histone H3.1 in Carcinogenesis, Epigenomic reprogramming in iAs-mediated carcinogenesis, MicroRNAs and epigenetic regulation in metal-induced angiogenesis and carcinogenesis, Environmental epigenetics and new mechanistic markers of chemical exposure, Arsenic carcinogenesis by inhibition of DNA repair, Genetic and environmental reprogramming of the sarcoma epigenome, Mechanism of chromate carcinogenesis by chromatin alterations, and more. Other chapters cover Arsenic carcinogenesis and microRNAs, Epigenetic mechanism of Cr(VI)-induced cell malignant transformation and tumorigenesis, The dark side of NRF2 in arsenic carcinogenesis, and Chemical mechanisms of DNA damage by carcinogenic chromium(VI).

African Flora to Fight Bacterial Resistance, Part I

1st Edition
Volume 106
February 24, 2023
Victor Kuete
English
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African Flora to Fight Bacterial Resistance, Part One: Standards for the Activity of Plant-Derived Products offers a glimpse into the potential of African medicinal plants to fight bacterial infections, with an emphasis on bacterial drug resistance. Sample chapters cover the Global Burden of bacterial infections and drug resistance, Bacterial drug resistance towards natural products, Harvesting and Processing Medicinal plants for antibacterial testing, Screening methods for antibacterial agents from plant source, Established antibacterial drugs from plants, Potential of African medicinal plants against Enterobacteria: classification of plants antibacterial agents, and much more. Based on collected data, the book offers a rationale classification basis for the antibacterial activity of plant-based products. General knowledge of state-of-the-art of drug resistance is globally described, with the book clearly identifying the best African medicinal plants that could be useful for the development of efficient herbal drugs, as well as the best phytochemicals that could be explored as potential pharmaceuticals.

Haschek and Rousseaux's Handbook of Toxicologic Pathology, Volume 3: Environmental Toxicologic Pathology and Major Toxicant Classes

4th Edition
February 24, 2023
Wanda M. Haschek + 3 more
English
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Haschek and Rousseaux's Handbook of Toxicologic Pathology, Fourth Edition, recognized by many as the most authoritative single source of information in the field of toxicologic pathology, has been extensively updated to continue its comprehensive coverage. The fourth edition has been expanded to five separate volumes due to an explosion of information in this field requiring new and updated chapters. Completely revised with a number of new chapters, this book covers the toxicologic pathology of major classes of environmental toxicants. Volumes emphasize the comparative and correlative aspects of normal biology and toxicant-induced dysfunction, principal methods for toxicologic pathology evaluation, and major mechanisms of toxicity. This series comprises the most authoritative reference on toxicologic pathology for pathologists, toxicologists, research scientists, and regulators studying and making decisions on drugs, biologics, medical devices, and other chemicals, including agrochemicals and environmental contaminants. Each volume is being published separately.

Advances in Clinical Chemistry

1st Edition
Volume 113
February 24, 2023
Gregory S. Makowski
English
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Advances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 113, the latest installment in this internationally acclaimed series, contains chapters authored by world-renowned clinical laboratory scientists, physicians and research scientists. The serial discusses the latest and most up-to-date technologies related to the field of clinical chemistry with sections in this release focusing on Biosensors for saliva biomarkers, Biochemistry and pathophysiology of the Transient Potential Receptor Vanilloid 6 (TRPV6) calcium channel, Protein Glycation in Diabetes Mellitus, Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress and Reproductive Complications, Cortisol: Analytical and Clinical Determinants, and Hemophilia A: Emicizumab monitoring and impact on coagulation testing.

Standardizing Pharmacology: Assays and Hormones

2nd Edition
February 23, 2023
Michael J. Parnham + 2 more
English
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Standardizing Pharmacology: Assays and Hormones, Volume Two in the Discoveries in Pharmacology series, presents selected articles from historic discoveries that are enhanced with commentary from contemporary scholars who present discussions on the importance of each chapter, along with an updated bibliography on the subject and contributions from a Nobel Prize winner and other pioneers in pharmacology. Academic and industry researchers in pharmacology and medicine, as well as advanced students will find this series a useful teaching tool and launch to new discoveries. Sections cover key discoveries in receptor theory, pharmacological methods and the development of hormone therapy, including J. Parascandola on the development of receptor theory, R.S. Yalow on radioimmunoassay, M. van Rossum and J.T L.A. Hurkmans on bioassays, M. Tausk on androgen therapy and C. Djerassi on oral contraceptives, with commentaries from experts such as T. Hökfelt and V.C. Jordan.

From Fossils to Mind

1st Edition
Volume 275
February 22, 2023
Tanya Calvey + 2 more
English
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From Fossils to Mind, Volume 275 in the Progress in Brain Research series, presents chapters on a variety of interesting topics, including What could our premammalian ancestors hear, see, smell, and touch? A review of ten years of research about cynodont paleoneurology, Endocasts of ornithopod dinosaurs: anatomy and comparison, Adaptationism and Structuralism in Brain Evolution Research, Genomic approaches for tracing the evolution of brain ageing and neurodegenerative diseases, Investigating the Coevolution of Language and Tools in the Brain: An ALE Meta-analysis of Neural Activation During Syntactic Processing and Tool Use, and more.

Algae Materials

1st Edition
February 22, 2023
K. Arunkumar + 3 more
English
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Algae Materials: Applications Benefitting Health offers a comprehensive analysis of biosensors, algae materials for clinical applications, algae polymers, proteins and pigments, algae for food applications and packaging, blue economy, algae forming, cosmetics, and more. The book enlists the less explored areas of algal bioproducts, including how the application of genetic engineering is currently used to enhance bioproducts. Even though there are numerous reviews and scattered documents available, there are some recent fields yet to explore.

African Flora to Fight Bacterial Resistance, Part II

1st Edition
Volume 107
February 22, 2023
Victor Kuete
English
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African Flora to Fight Bacterial Resistance, Part Two: The Best Source of Herbal Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, Volume 107 offers detailed information on the best African medicinal plants that could be useful for the development of efficient herbal drugs, as well as the best phytochemicals that could be explored as potential pharmaceuticals to efficiently tackle bacterial drug resistance. Chapters cover Phytochemistry and antibacterial potential of the genus Allanblackia, Phytochemistry and antibacterial potential of the genus Beilschmiedia, Phytochemistry and antibacterial potential of the genus Fagara, Phytochemistry and antibacterial potential of the genus Garcinia, Harungana madagascariensis as a source of antibacterial agents, Hypericum roeperianum as a source of antibacterial agents, and much more.

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