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  • Athymic Nude Rat Brain Atlas

    • 1st Edition
    • Bengt Mattsson + 2 more
    • English
    Athymic Nude Rat Brain Atlas will provide the first stereotaxic brain atlas of the athymic nude rat (Crl:NIH-Foxn1rnu), a T-cell deficient rat model commonly used in experimental studies and pre-clinical safety and efficacy studies. This 2D vector-based atlas contains coronal, sagittal, and horizontal brain sections of an athymic rat brain rendered from a single cleared specimen, placed in a computerized 3D environment. The maps enable readers to better calculate co-ordinates to target specific structures for toxin, virus, or cell delivery using stereotaxic surgery. This atlas will be a valuable resource for any neuroscientist who wishes to work with nude rats in experimental and pre-clinical studies.
  • Medicines for Cancer

    Mechanism of Action and Clinical Pharmacology of Chemo, Hormonal, Targeted, and Immunotherapies
    • 1st Edition
    • Surya K. De
    • English
    Medicines for Cancer: Mechanism of Action and Clinical Pharmacology of Chemo, Hormonal, Targeted, and Immunotherapies covers most known anti-cancer therapeutics. Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with its various forms resulting in nearly one out of every six mortalities each year. This book describes all US FDA-approved drugs (up to 2021), such as small molecules, peptides, monoclonal antibodies, whole antibodies, gene therapy, antibody-drug conjugates, cell therapy, and immunotherapies, along with information on their generic and brand names, medical uses, details dosage, mechanisms of actions, pharmacokinetics and side effects. Chemical structures of small molecules, small peptides, antibody-drug conjugates are also provided. This book is ideal for medicinal chemists, oncologists, and pharmacologists, but it will also be indispensable for professional researchers, whether they are working in the clinic or the pharmaceutical industry.
  • New Horizons in Natural Compound Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Surya Nandan Meena + 3 more
    • English
    New Horizons in Natural Compound Research provides the latest updates in natural compound research (plant, microbes, algae, fungi) and their novel applications in health, agriculture and environment. The book gives recent advances in the extraction of natural compounds, cutting-edge approaches for natural compound purifications, and emerging trends in natural compound screening and identification. In addition, it provides a detailed explanation of the databases and libraries of natural compounds, as well as their significance. Sections focus on research and multidisciplinary practical techniques of natural product research, encouraging young scientists to pursue unique research while also generating strong research ideas. From a future perspective, this book acts as a guide to identify potential areas and new research opportunities in the field of natural products and their service towards human beings, animals and the environment.
  • Plant-Microbe Interaction - Recent Advances in Molecular and Biochemical Approaches

    Volume 1: Overview of Biochemical and Physiological Alteration During Plant-Microbe Interaction
    • 1st Edition
    • Prashant Swapnil + 5 more
    • English
    Plant-Microbe Interaction - Recent Advances in Molecular and Biochemical Approaches: Overview of Biochemical and Physiological Alteration During Plant-Microbe Interaction, Volume One covers the role of these plant microbes and their interaction between plants and microbes. These beneficial microbes, such as bacteria and fungi are also known as plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) through a biochemical reaction that may improve induced systemic resistance in the plant host via indirectly (against phytopathogens) or directly (the solubilization of mineral nutrients) by producing phytohormones and specific enzymes such as 1-aminocyclopropane-... deaminase. The book covers biochemical processes such as physiological, metabolic, etc. of plant and microbe interactions, the biochemistry of biological systems, the interaction of biological systems above-ground or within the rhizosphere, and the history of growth promoting microbiomes, their roles in phytoremediation efficiency, physiological and biochemical studies, chemical communication and signaling mechanisms.
  • Plant-Microbe Interaction - Recent Advances in Molecular and Biochemical Approaches

    Volume 2: Agricultural Aspects of Microbiome Leading to Plant Defence
    • 1st Edition
    • Prashant Swapnil + 5 more
    • English
    Plant-Microbe Interaction - Recent Advances in Molecular and Biochemical Approaches: Agricultural Aspects of Microbiome Leading to Plant Defence, Volume Two continues the work of Volume One, covering the role of these plant microbes and their interaction between plants and microbes. These beneficial microbes, such as bacteria and fungi are also known as plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) through a biochemical reaction that may improve induced systemic resistance in the plant host via indirectly (against phytopathogens) or directly (the solubilization of mineral nutrients) by producing phytohormones and specific enzymes such as 1-aminocyclopropane-... deaminase. The book covers biochemical processes such as physiological, metabolic, etc. of plant and microbe interactions, the biochemistry of biological systems, the interaction of biological systems above-ground or within the rhizosphere, and the history of growth promoting microbiomes, their roles in phytoremediation efficiency, physiological and biochemical studies, chemical communication and signaling mechanisms.
  • Rang & Dale's Pharmacology

    • 10th Edition
    • James M. Ritter + 6 more
    • English
    Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology is internationally acknowledged as the core textbook for students of pharmacology, and has provided accessible, up-to-date information on drugs and their mechanism of action for more than 30 years.Now in its tenth edition, it has been updated to include important new drugs such as gene therapies, personalised medicines and the new wave of RNA drugs. However it has not lost any of the elements that have contributed to its popularity, such as color coding and illustrations, making it reader-friendly while comprehensively covering the depth of detail required.This essential book is recommended as the first-choice undergraduate text for science and medical students and junior doctors and will also be useful for students in other professional disciplines such as pharmacy, veterinary medicine and nursing.
  • COVID-19 in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

    • 1st Edition
    • P. Hemachandra Reddy + 1 more
    • English
    COVID-19 in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia crucially summarizes the current status of the coronavirus in patients suffering from these conditions, describing why they are a common cause of morbidity among those with COVID-19. The first section includes chapters that provide a general description of COVID-19, including SARS-CoV-2 structure, function, and biology, and its impact on the elderly with chronic conditions include hypertension, diabetes, obesity, kidney disease, respiratory illnesses, and infectious diseases. Also discussed are effects of the virus on the immune system. The second section shifts to the impact of COVID-19 on those with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, with special emphasis on age, gender, ethnic background, and lifestyle. Bringing this focus on neurodegenerative disease in one comprehensive resource, this volume is an essential reference for neuroscientists, clinicians, biomedical scientists, and all others working or interested in the field.
  • Advances in Agronomy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 179
    • Donald L. Sparks
    • English
    Advances in Agronomy, Volume 179, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field. Chapters in this new release include Complementing Compost with Biochar for Agriculture, Soil Remediation and Climate Mitigation, Weed Management in Wet Direct-seeded Rice (Oryza sativa L.): Issues and Opportunities, Plant Temperature Response and Heat Tolerance in Rice: A Review, Obstacles in Continuous Cropping: Mechanisms and Control Measures, Agriculture-Related Green House Gas Emissions and Mitigation Measures, and more.
  • Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment

    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Farooq + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment describes the relationship of agriculture, society, nature and the environment, sustainable agriculture and sustainable development goals, management of biophysical resources for sustainable food and environment, traditional knowledge and innovative options, and social and policy aspects of sustainable agriculture. The book presents both environmental and economic principles, helping readers in the development and application of robust policy and good institutional systems that execute on sustainable agriculture practices for a healthy environment and to combat climate resilience.
  • Neurología elemental

    • 3rd Edition
    • Fernando Barinagarrementeria Aldatz + 3 more
    • Spanish
    · Auspiciada por la Academia Mexicana de Neurología, la obra va dirigida a estudiantes de pregrado; también puede ser útil para médicos residentes de la especialidad y para médicos no neurólogos que deseen repasar conceptos básicos sobre enfermedades neurológicas comunes. Asimismo, se ha renovado el panel de autores, manteniendo la pluralidad de universidades de origen. · En esta tercera edición se actualizado toda la información necesaria para que el estudiante domine la exploración, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de las enfermedades neurológicas más habituales. Asimismo, incorpora contenido online que consiste en casos clínicos que han sido completamente renovados y presentaciones que han sido actualizadas. · Además, ofrece nuevos contenidos sobre neurología autoinmune en patologías como la demencia, la epilepsia, las infecciones de sistema nervioso central, y las enfermedades neurovasculares, neuromusculares y desmielinizantes. · En la sección de enfermedades neurológicas, incorpora algunos capítulos nuevos («Enfermedad de Parkin­son y trastornos de los movimientos comunes» y «Traumatismo craneoencefálico y raquimedular»). · Incluye un nuevo capítulo «Manifestaciones neurológicas agudas, crónicas y posvacunales en el contexto de la COVID-19», ofrece información actualizada sobre el tratamiento de patologías como las cefaleas, la epilepsia y la esclerosis múltiple, e incorpora por primera vez información sobre los estados epilépticos NORSE y FIRES y, en el capítulo sobre enfermedades desmielinizantes, acerca de la enfermedad por anticuerpos anti-MOG.