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  • Microbes at Bio/Nano Interfaces

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54
    • English
    Microbes at Bio/Nano Interfaces, Volume 54 in the Advances in Virus Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of hot topics, including Advanced Hydrogel for Management of Bacterial Wound Infections, Biofilm Characterization: Imaging, analysis and considerations, Parasitic worm interactions with host molecular machinery, Investigation of microbes and surface carbohydrates using Atomic Force Microscopy, Interactions Between Microbial Cells and Titanium Implant Surfaces, Targeting Bacterial Polysaccharides with Antibodies and Vaccines, and much more.Other sections cover Using next generation sequencing to study host-pathogen interactions, Microbial Nano-Biosynthesis: Biomedical, Food and Environmental Applications, and Functional co-expression of LEA peptides: Providing an environment for efficient cellular recombinant protein expression.

  • Handbook of Goldenberry (Physalis peruviana)

    Cultivation, Processing, Chemistry, and Functionality
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan
    • English
    Handbook of Goldenberry (Physalis peruviana): Cultivation, Processing, Chemistry, and Functionality presents multidisciplinary coverage of P. peruviana and its role as in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products. Broken into three sections, the book addresses the cultivation, species, and cultivars of Physalis peruviana, along with its chemistry, functionality, health-promoting properties, technologies, processing, and applications. Written for nutrition researchers, food scientists, food chemists, food technologists, nutritionists, and those studying related field, this book is a timely reference for those who wish to learn more about this functional food.

  • Nanotechnology for Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Management in Crop Plants

    • 1st Edition
    • Ramesh Namdeo Pudake + 2 more
    • English
    Nanotechnology for Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Management in Crop Plants reviews the most recent literature on the role of nanomaterials in achieving sustainability in crop production in stressful environments. The book explores the adverse conditions caused by abiotic stress to crop plants and the methods by which these conditions can be potentially overcome through developments in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, temperature stress, excessive water, heavy metal stress, and UV stress are major factors which may adversely affect the growth, development, and yield of crops.While recent research for ways of overcoming the physiological and biochemical changes brought on by these stresses has focused on genetic engineering of plants, additional research continues into alternative strategies to develop stress tolerant crops, including the use of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

  • Gallstone Formation, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

    • 1st Edition
    • Rajani Sharma + 2 more
    • English
    Gallstone Formation, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention describes the current scenario of gallstones and adopted treatment methods. It is a complete reference for researchers introducing new techniques to help prevent extreme treatments such as a cholecystectomy. This reference provides current knowledge and basic challenges of understanding gallstone formation, with all variations of composition, including complications of the treatment process. This content directs researchers to focus on gallstone mechanisms to design and develop new treatment methods. The book provides all possible factors for gallstone formation as well as preventative measures.

  • Recent Developments in Nanomaterial-based Sensing of Human Pathogens

    • 1st Edition
    • Seshadri Reddy Ankireddy + 1 more
    • English
    Recent Developments in Nanomaterial-based Sensing of Human Pathogens is a comprehensive book providing recent insights into nanomaterial-based sensing of human pathogens. The chapters cover diverse topics, including nanosensor analytical properties, the intersection of nanosensors and biological markers in pathogenic diseases, nanodevices in neurological infections, foodborne pathogen detection, viral and bacterial biomarkers, fungal disease diagnostics, mycoplasma-triggered inflammation, protozoan diseases, and mycoplasma clinical detection. This book serves as a valuable resource showcasing cutting-edge advancements in nanotechnology for pathogen detection, contributing to improved diagnosis and disease management across various domains.

  • Dynamic Aquaria

    Building and Restoring Ecosystems and the Biosphere
    • 4th Edition
    • Walter H. Adey
    • English
    Dynamic Aquaria: Building and Restoring Ecosystems and the Biosphere, Fourth Edition demonstrates how the living systems modeling of aquatic ecosystems for ecological, biological, physiological research, and ecosystem restoration produce answers to very complex ecological questions. The book describes unique characteristics of water that have allowed carbon chemistry to flourish and evolve life over 4 billion years, along with current disruptions such as global warming, overfishing, and chemical pollution. New content in this edition includes the use of LED lighting, DNA sequencing in microcosm construction and analysis, and the expansion of the bioengineered tool Algal Turf Scrubbing (ATS) to combat global pollution problems.The book also features new information on marine calcification, research microcosms, thermogeography, and methods of water movement for minimizing plankton loss. It supports a deeper biological and ecological intelligence among the human population to better understand the processes behind environmental issues.

  • Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Biomedicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Abdulhamit Subasi
    • English
    Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Biomedicine provides ​updated knowledge on the applications of artificial intelligence in medical image analysis. In 16 chapters, it presents artificial applications in Electrocardiogram (ECG), Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Electromyography (EMG), signal analysis, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), and Ultrasound image analysis. It equips researchers with tools for early breast cancer detection from mammograms using artificial intelligence (AI), AI models to detect lung cancer using histopathological image, and a deep learning-based approach to get a proper and faster diagnosis of the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) images.In addition, it presents 3D medical image analysis using 3D Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). Final sections cover an AI-based approach to forecast diabetes patients' hospital re-admissions. This is a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals who are interested in learning more about the applications of Artificial Intelligence and its impact in medical/biomedical image analysis.

  • Retinal and Choroidal Vascular Diseases of the Eye

    • 1st Edition
    • Jay Chhablani
    • English
    Retinal and Choroidal Vascular Diseases of the Eye explores a variety of retinal and choroidal vascular diseases, covering their pathogenesis, clinical features, and management strategies. The book begins with an outline of the basic features of retinal and choroidal vasculature before moving on to imaging techniques. Chapters then delve into specific diseases and abnormalities, as well as vascular diseases that are associated with systemic inflammatory diseases. The book then moves onto considering vascular diseases associated with system conditions before considering vascular tumors. Recent innovations and upcoming treatment options are also explored for the various diseases throughout the book.This comprehensive reference provides a deep dive into vascular diseases of the eye, and is a must-have reference for ophthalmologists, medical and surgical retina specialists, and researchers in related fields.

  • Microbial Essentialism

    An Industrial Prospective
    • 1st Edition
    • Raghvendra Pratap Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Microbial Essentialism: An Industrial Prospective refers to properties specifically possessed by microbes, including the secretion of metabolites which make them unique. These microorganisms can be commercially exploited for beneficial purposes such as the production of whole microbial cells, for products for direct use, or as starting raw materials in the manufacture of other commercial products. The book reviews the newest techniques, approaches, and options in the use of microorganisms for the manufacture of industrially important products such as pharmaceuticals, industrial enzymes, chemicals, proteins, foods and beverages, and fuels. Additional sections cover fundamental principles of established and innovative industrial microbiology and biotechnology processes and products while also discussing industrial microorganisms and the technology required for large-scale cultivation and isolation of fermentation products.

  • Pharmacological Advances in Central Nervous System Stimulants

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 99
    • English
    Pharmacological Advances in Central Nervous System Stimulants, Volume 99 in the Mechanisms, Therapeutic Uses, and Abuse of Stimulants series, showcases recent pharmacological progress investigating both therapeutic (ADHD, binge-eating and narcolepsy) and abuse aspects of a number of stimulants, some of which are long-standing (amphetamines, cocaine and nicotine) while others are emerging (cathinones). Specific chapters in this new release include Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance of Phenotypes Associated with Parental Exposure to Drugs of Abuse, Dysregulation Of Brain Cholesterol Homeostasis by Psychostimulants, Modeling Methamphetamine Use Disorder in Mammals: Sex Differences in Behavioral Consequences and Gene Expression, and much more.Additional sections focus on Second Generation Stimulants – Pharmacological and Clinical Advances in The Treatment of ADHD And Binge-eating disorder, Pharmacology Of Stimulant – Opioid Co-Use, Role Of Age and Sex in Determining the Risk For Adverse Consequences Following Exposure To Amphetamines, Modafinil, An Atypical CNS Stimulant, Modulators Of Nicotine Reward-Related and Reinforcement-Relate... Behaviors, Methamphetamine Effects on Peripheral Immune System, Post-Translational Mechanisms in Neurotransmitter Efflux, The Many Enigmas of Nicotine, Genetic Variation in The Neuregulin-Erbb Signaling Pathway And Substance Use Disorders, Pharmacology And Neurotoxicology of Synthetic Cathinones, and more.

  • Microbial Biotechnology for Bioenergy

    • 1st Edition
    • Naga Raju Maddela + 5 more
    • English
    Microbial Biotechnology for Bioenergy presents emerging biotechnological and microbiological approaches in bioenergy and their economic, social, and environmental implications.Section 1 of this book includes an overview of bioenergy, global statistics and projections for future bioenergy development, the role of biotechnology and bioprocesses in bioenergy, feedstock sources, challenges, decarbonisation, and emerging innovations and technologies. Section 2 examines biotechnology and microbiology for bioenergy, including chapters on bioconversion of biomass energy and biological residues, utilizing organic waste, the biotechnology of biofuels including bioethanol, biodiesel, and biohydrogen, the sustainability of cellulosic ethanol energy and artificial photosynthesis, Power-to-X and integrating energy storage innovation, and microbial fuel cell sustainability. Finally, Section 3 explores policy and environmental aspects, providing a global perspective and impact projections based on present-day global statistics.Combining fundamentals and cutting-edge data, Microbial Biotechnology for Bioenergy is a valuable reference for biotechnologists, environmental engineers, and microbiologists working in bioenergy.Also included are ideas for new product development and possible improvement of existing products, as are insights into the unique nature of graphene and its types, including morphology and thickness, mechanical properties, electrical conductivity, elastic properties of 2D and 3D structures, and more.

  • Advances in Virus Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 118
    • English
    Advances in Virus Research, Volume 118 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as HCMV-encoded GPCRs in infection, disease, and pathogenesis, Defense signaling pathways in resistance to plant viruses: crosstalk and finger pointing, and Pathogenesis of neuroinvasive flaviviruses.

  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 108
    • English
    Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, Volume 108 provides the latest advances on the impact of thermal processing on food flavonoids, the application of bioinformatics for studying food bioactive peptides, novel strategies for mitigating off-flavor perception, innovations in sustainable food packaging, the nutritional and safety aspects of edible insects in foods, the effect of novel food processing technologies on Bacillus cereus spores, and control of Salmonella in poultry production.

  • RNA Therapeutics Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 204
    • English
    RNA Therapeutics, Part B, Volume 204 updates on a new class of medication based on RNA molecules, with chapters on a variety of topics, including RNA therapeutics for cardiovascular disorders, RNA therapeutics for kidney injury, RNA therapeutics for beta-thalassemia, RNA therapeutics for infectious diseases, RNA therapeutics for reproductive diseases, Potential of RNA and transcriptomic data to drive drug repurposing for various diseases, RNA therapeutics for glioma/glioblastoma, RNA therapeutics for regenerative medicine, Advances in the liposome-based delivery systems for RNA therapeutics in cancer, Advances in the polymeric nanoparticulate delivery systems for RNA therapeutics in cancer, and more.

  • Chitosan-Based Hybrid Nanomaterials

    • 1st Edition
    • Nisar Ali + 3 more
    • English
    Chitosan-Based Hybrid Nanomaterials focuses on chitosan, an abundantly occurring biopolymer, to present possibilities for the removal of contaminants and a greener approach towards a cleaner environment – combining nanotechnology with the deployment of naturally occurring materials to remedy environmental challenges. This book fills research gaps and what is known about chitosan-based nanomaterials. Considering the importance of naturally occurring materials with the applied knowledge of nanotechnology in the field of environmental restoration, this book is an ideal resource for interested parties and career professionals.

  • Translational Bioinformatics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 139
    • English
    Translational Bioinformatics is an emerging field in the direction of biomedical research. High throughput technologies can be applied to the generated biological data to develop the vaccine and personalized medicine. This volume consists of the chapters from different stalwart of the field covering the topics such as drug development, vector engineering, vaccine development and translational genomics. Chapters covered in this volume discuss the translational research related with cancer, Alzheimer disease and cardiovascular diseases. This volume includes the chapter describing the importance of computational resources and chemoinformatics for the translational health research. How Omics studies are helping to translate the laboratory data into the development of tools which are beneficial in the clinics have been described. How translational bioinformatics helpful in plant genomics to improve the crops have also been included in this volume. This volume has a chapter which describes the secrets of resistance development and further how these resistance are associated with human infectious diseases. This volume will be useful to the early career researcher in the development of research idea and develop their methodologies in the direction of bioinformatics and it will also give the insight to translate their findings.

  • Cell-based Cancer Immunotherapy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 183
    • English
    Cell-based Cancer Immunotherapy, Volume 183 provides the latest progress concerning research on anticancer cellular immunotherapies and their immunological, translation, or clinical aspects. Topics covered in this volume include Methods behind clinical DC vaccine products against glioblastoma, Fully closed and automated isolation of natural blood dendritic cells for cancer immunotherapy, Methods behind Oncolytic virus-based DC vaccines in cancer: towards a multiphase combined treatment strategy for Glioblastoma (GBM) patients, Identification of TCR repertoire patterns linked with anti-cancer immunotherapy, Training of epitope-TCR prediction models with healthy donor-derived cancer-specific T cells, Methods behind neoantigen predictions for anticancer vaccines, Methods behind CD137L-DC-EBV-VAX anticancer vaccine, and much more. Additional sections cover Gold Standard Assessment of Immunogenic Cell Death Induced by Photodynamic Therapy: From In Vitro to Tumor Mouse Models and Anti-Cancer Vaccination Strategies, Methods behind TCR analyses for colorectal cancer-associated TILs, The use of xCELLigence, Incucyte, and/or Cr/LDH/maker-release assays, Humanized mouse models for anti-cancer therapy, In vitro re-challenge of CAR T cells, Methods behind adoptively transferred tumor draining lymphocytes​ for anticancer immunotherapy, and A murine glioblastoma platform to test cellular therapies with the standard of care.

  • Advances in Parasitology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 123
    • English
    Advances in Parasitology, Volume 123, the latest release in this ongoing series, includes medical studies of parasites of major influence, along with reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history.

  • Haschek and Rousseaux's Handbook of Toxicologic Pathology, Volume 4: Toxicologic Pathology of Organ Systems

    • 4th Edition
    • Wanda M. Haschek + 3 more
    • English
    Haschek and Rousseaux's Handbook of Toxicologic Pathology, Volume Four: Toxicologic Pathology of Organ Systems is a key reference on the integration of structure and functional changes in tissues associated with the response to pharmaceuticals, chemicals and biologics. Organ systems covered include cardiac, vascular and skeletal muscle systems and the endocrine, respiratory, reproductive, digestive and nervous systems. Completely revised with a new olfactory chapter, this new release is an essential part of 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.

  • Engineering Biology for Microbial Biosynthesis of Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds

    • 1st Edition
    • Yongjun Wei + 2 more
    • English
    Engineering Biology for Microbial Biosynthesis of Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds will be of great interest to undergraduate and graduate students, scientists, researchers, and engineers who work on the microbial production of plant-derived bioactive compounds. As many plant-derived bioactive compounds are the foundation of effective drugs to cure diseases, it's important to understand the limits of their applications in drugs and other industries. With the development of synthetic biology and green biomanufacturing, the biosynthesis of complex bioactive compounds is possible. However, the engineering fundamentals for microbial biosynthetic of plant-derived bioactive compounds is vast.This book summarizes the engineering fundamental biotechnologies for microbial production of plant-derived bioactive compounds, allowing the content to be easily accessed. Coverage includes summaries of key achievements, identification of challenges, current approaches, tips and tricks, and helpful insights into critical bottlenecks.

  • The Lentil Genome

    Genetics, Genomics and Breeding
    • 1st Edition
    • Jitendra Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    The Lentil Genome: Genetics, Genomics and Breeding is a comprehensive volume on this important legume, from its economic importance to the latest in sequencing. The book includes botanical descriptions, discussion of lentil genetics, cytogenetics and breeding, molecular mapping genes and QTLs, as well as structural and functional genomics, genome sequencing, assembly, repetitive genome, gene annotation and synteny. Lentil [Lens culinaris ssp. culinaris Medikus] is among the earliest domesticates from the Near-East Fertile Crescent and plays a vital role in nutritional wellbeing and livelihood for the small-scale farmers in the dryland agricultural ecosystems of South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, West Asia, and North Africa. The classical plant breeding approach of selection-recombinat... has been used successfully for genetic improvement in lentil. However further genetic improvement for developing the high yielding cultivars is required knowledge of gene network underlying the complex traits. Realizing the importance of genomics enabled improvement in crop plants, the scientific community has recently placed major emphasis on whole genome sequencing in many major crops including lentil. This compilation of the latest lentil genome research serves the immediate needs of students, scientists and is needed to strengthen conventional crop improvement strategies of lentil.

  • Early Vascular Aging (EVA)

    New Directions in Cardiovascular Protection
    • 2nd Edition
    • Pedro Guimarães Cunha + 4 more
    • English
    Early Vascular Aging (EVA): New Directions in Cardiovascular Protection, Second Edition continues to be the most comprehensive and authoritative resource on premature alterations in artery structure and function. The book presents a novel approach to the problem of cardiovascular disease, showing it in relation to great vessels disease and revealing a comprehensive approach to the problem of increased rigidity of the great vessels, its causes, and further consequences. This second edition contains completely updated content with expanded coverage of basic and translational research, systematic reviews of the most prominent literature, discussion of applicability of new evidence and more. Written by an international team of clinicians and researchers, this is a valuable resource to basic and translational scientists, clinical researchers and clinicians in the cardiovascular field interested in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of EVA.

  • Aging

    How Aging Works, How We Reverse Aging, and Prospects for Curing Aging Diseases
    • 1st Edition
    • Michael Fossel
    • English
    Aging: How Aging Works, How We Reverse Aging, and Prospects for Curing Aging Diseases explains the process of aging beyond mere entropy, exposing it as a complicated and dynamic process that undercuts maintenance and permits age-related disease. With a deeper understanding of the aging process, intervention becomes both easy to understand and clinically feasible.With a solid academic approach, this proposed book builds upon the substantial work published over the past 20 years, citing the newest data, up-to-date models based upon that data, and the implications for improved clinical intervention, including recent developments in gene and cell therapy. Coverage of age-related diseases includes neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, bone and joint, immune system, renal, pulmonary, and skin aging. Future directions of the field focus on interventions, including a summary of previous attempts to intervene in aging and age-related disease, the status of current research, and proposed biotech interventions, as well as their potential obstacles, risks, and benefits. This is the perfect reference for scientists, clinicians, and researchers interested in the translational research opportunities such as drug discovery, pharmacogenetics, and experimental therapeutics, not only summarizing where the field stands, but giving a clear and cogent view of where clinical medicine is going in the next decade.

  • Secondary Metabolites and Biotherapeutics

    • 1st Edition
    • Awanish Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    Secondary Metabolites and Biotherapeutics presents the latest biotechnological advancements in the production of target secondary metabolites for medicinal use, including topics such as transcriptomics, nanotechnology, gene editing tools like CRISPR/CAS, secondary metabolites source and production.  Secondary metabolites derived from plants as a response to stress have always played a vital role in the pharmaceutical industry to produce medicines. However, their limited production in plants have always raised concerns for large-scale production. With the advancement of modern biotechnology, researchers around the globe are now able to engineer plants with specific chemical compositions.This book is a valuable resource to researchers in biotechnology, medical sciences, pharmaceutical biotechnology, pharmacology and plant biology.

  • Strigolactones

    Synthesis, Application and Role in Plants
    • 1st Edition
    • Gausiya Bashri + 2 more
    • English
    Strigolactones: Synthesis, Application and Role in Plants presents the current state of the science for this recently discovered class of plant hormones, offering foundational insights. The book covers the structure of natural and synthetic SLs, synthesis, transport, signaling, and their application, role in the growth and development of plants like seed germination, root growth, and stem branching plant architecture. Further, the crosstalk of SLs with other plant hormones and signaling molecules are discussed. Finally, the role of SLs in plant defense systems, particularly in biotic and abiotic stresses, heavy metals, salt, temperature, radiation, pesticide drought, and flood stress on plants.Concluding with the latest discoveries, future perspectives, and challenges in plant biology, this book will be a valuable reference for those in plant and agricultural sciences.

  • Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients, and Related Methodology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 49
    • English
    Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients, and Related Methodology, Volume 49 provides timely and pertinent information on a variety of timely topics, including Physical Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients; Analytical Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients; ADME Profiles of Drug Substances and Excipients; Methodology Related to the Characterization of Drug Substances and Excipients; and Methods of Chemical Synthesis. In addition, it includes comprehensive profiles of five drug compounds: Deferasirox, Duvelisib, Regorafenib, Ponatinib and Avanafil. Finally, the book contains a chapter on Regulation and Standardization of Herbal Drugs: Current status, Limitation, Challenge’s, and Future Prospectives.

  • A Biologist’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence

    Building the foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Achieving Advancements in Life Sciences
    • 1st Edition
    • Ambreen Hamadani + 3 more
    • English
    A Biologist’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence: Building the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Achieving Advancements in Life Sciences provides an overview of the basics of Artificial Intelligence for life science biologists. In 14 chapters/sections, readers will find an introduction to Artificial Intelligence from a biologist’s perspective, including coverage of AI in precision medicine, disease detection, and drug development. The book also gives insights into the AI techniques used in biology and the applications of AI in food, and in environmental, evolutionary, agricultural, and bioinformatic sciences. Final chapters cover ethical issues surrounding AI and the impact of AI on the future.This book covers an interdisciplinary area and is therefore is an important subject matter resource and reference for researchers in biology and students pursuing their degrees in all areas of Life Sciences. It is also a useful title for the industry sector and computer scientists who would gain a better understanding of the needs and requirements of biological sciences and thus better tune the algorithms.

  • Evaporation Technology in Food Processing

    Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry
    • 1st Edition
    • Seid Mahdi Jafari + 2 more
    • English
    Evaporation Technology in Food Processing, in the Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry series, explains the processing operations and equipment necessary for recent invented non-thermal processing of different food products, including ozonation, plasma processing, pulsed electric fields, high pressure processing, irradiation and high frequency processing. These processes and unit operations are very important in terms of achieving favorable sensory properties and energy usage. Written by experts in the field of food engineering, this book targets industrial engineers working in the field of food processing and within food factories. The book is divided into four sections: “Evaporation basics," “Different types of evaporators,” “Application of evaporators in the food industry”, and “Design, control and efficiency of evaporators”. All chapters emphasize basic texts relating to experimental, theoretical, computational, and/or applications of food engineering principles and the relevant processing equipment to evaporation unit operations.

  • Pediatric and Adult Celiac Disease

    A Clinically Oriented Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Gino Roberto Corazza + 3 more
    • English
    Pediatric and Adult Coeliac Disease: A Clinically Oriented Perspective provides an up-to-date, comprehensive, and critical overview of coeliac disease, its complications, and related disorders. The book covers epidemiological, pathogenetic, diagnostic, and treatment issues, including pediatric and adult cases, with a broad and international view. This is the perfect reference for researchers dedicated to advancing the field of translational coeliac disease research as well as clinicians who are diagnosing and managing coeliac disease throughout all of its various stages.

  • Transglutaminase

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Yi Zhang + 1 more
    • English
    Transglutaminase: Fundamentals and Applications, a new volume in the Foundations and Frontiers in Enzymology series, stands as a comprehensive resource on this increasingly important class of enzymes. Following an introduction to the field, international experts discuss basic biology and structure – function relationships of transglutaminases, ongoing fundamental research, and new application areas, including food processing, material synthesis, biomedicine, disease treatment, and biotechnology. Approaches for sourcing transglutaminases from animals, plants, and microorganisms are considered, followed by chapters on applied uses in biomedicine, skin, bone biology, medicine, drug development, tissue engineering, seafood bioprocessing, dairy bioprocessing, synthesis of materials and polymers, and as an immobilization agent.Research protocols are also provided, including research rationale, design, substrates, assays, and microassay steps for studying transglutaminases.

  • Concepts and Models for Drug Permeability Studies

    Cell and Tissue based In Vitro Culture Models
    • 2nd Edition
    • Bruno Sarmento + 2 more
    • English
    Concepts and Models for Drug Permeability Studies: Cell and Tissue Based in Vitro Culture Models, Second Edition, summarizes the most important developments in in vitro models for predicting the permeability of drugs.This book is structured around three different approaches, summarizing the most recent achievements regarding models comprising (i) immortalized cells with an intrinsic ability to grow as monolayers when seeded in permeable supports, (ii) primary cells isolated from living organisms and directly cultured as barrier monolayers, and (iii) tissue-based models constructed with cell lines and extracellular matrix that resembles the tridimensional structure of mucosae and other biological membranes, or animal/patient-deriv... tissues. Each model is covered in detail, including the protocol of generation and application for specific drugs/drug delivery systems. The equivalence between in vitro cell and tissue models and in vivo conditions is discussed, highlighting how each model may provisionally resemble different drug absorption route.Chapters included in the first edition were updated with relevant data published in recent years, while four new chapters were included to reflect new emerging directions and trends in drug permeability models.Concepts and Models for Drug Permeability Studies: Cell and Tissue Based in Vitro Culture Models, Second Edition, is a critical reference for drug discovery and drug formulation scientists interested in delivery systems intended for the administration of drugs through mucosal routes and other important tissue barriers (e.g. the BBB). Researchers studying mucosal biology can use this book to familiarize themselves and exploit the synergic effect of mucosal delivery systems and biomolecules.

  • Adrenal Gland

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 124
    • English
    Adrenal Gland, Volume 124 in the Vitamins and Hormones series, highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Organic Agriculture and Biodiversity in China

    • 1st Edition
    • Xiao Han + 1 more
    • English
    Organic Agriculture and Biodiversity in China provides a comprehensive introduction to the development of organic agriculture in China, covering its origins, government policies, management and institutional systems, and socio-economic benefits. It also provides insights into China's policies on biodiversity conservation and the implementation of biodiversity conventions. Through the use of case studies, the book showcases the role and effectiveness of organic agriculture in conserving biodiversity. Additionally, it presents an outlook on the future development of organic agriculture and biodiversity conservation in China. Written by experts from the Nanjing Institute of Environmental Science, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Jiangsu Vocational College of Agriculture and Forestry, Hebei University of Engineering, and other esteemed institutions, this book explores the role that organic agriculture plays in protecting biodiversity and how the government can support or hinder organic agriculture. Through the utilization of in-depth interviews with farmers and government agencies, field surveying, and literature review, the book critically reviews novel research to provide a systematic comparison of biodiversity between organic and conventional agriculture. Organic Agriculture and Biodiversity in China is an important resource for researchers, students, policymakers, and the general public seeking to understand the environmental impact of organic agriculture.

  • Nanofertilizer Synthesis: Methods and Types

    • 1st Edition
    • Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam
    • English
    Nanofertilizer Synthesis: Methods and Types discusses the production of a variety of nano-fertilizers, including biological, chemical, and mechanical types. The book presents the latest information, highlights the benefits and impacts of each, and provides a single-volume resource to help effectively and efficiently identify options based on use-case. Exploring the topic from the various mechanistic types to the relevant regulatory, safety, and economic aspects, this volume will be appropriate for those working with and researching new nano-fertilizers which aid in nutrition control by increasing nutrient consumption efficiency as nutrients are bonded to nano-dimensional adsorbents, which in turn release nutrients considerably more slowly than traditional fertilizers. As the nano-fertilizer sector advances, one approach is to concentrate on macro elements (N, P, K), as switching to nano-fertilizers may result in significant environmental benefits by replacing the majority of these nutrients. Furthermore, the biosynthesis of nanomaterials employing bacteria, algae, yeast, fungus, actinomycetes, and plants has opened up a new field of study for the creation of inorganic nanoparticles as environmentally benign fertilizers. Because of the several-fold increase in the surface-to-volume ratio of nano-forms of nutrients, and their appropriateness for foliar application, where environmental losses are further decreased, nano-fertilizers may achieve higher efficiency.

  • Sustainable Agricultural Practices

    • 1st Edition
    • Ajay Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Agricultural Practices, a volume in the Plant and Soil Microbiome series, presents foundational information into the successful utilization of different biocontrol agents (especially bacteria and fungi actinomycetes) under field conditions which can help relieve the pressure of overexploitation of synthetic pesticides in agriculture.The need for sustainable advancement in agriculture practices continues to increase. Traditionally, achieving optimum yields of crops has meant farmers continuously using large amounts of chemical fertilizers or pesticides, but the indiscriminate use of these pesticides has adversely affected the environment, nontarget microorganisms, soil textures, and human health. As many microorganisms, including nitrogen-fixing bacteria and cyanobacteria, can be used as bioinoculants, they offer opportunities not only to enhance the crop productivity but also to maintain the natural properties of agricultural soils.Sustainable Agricultural Practices explores the multifaceted benefits derived from varieties of microorganisms existing in different components of the ecosystem, many of which could potentially be employed as probiotics for improved human and livestock health.Researchers seeking to expand their understanding of related fields and students seeking foundational concept coverage will find this volume valuable.

  • Microbiota Brain Axis

    A Neuroscience Primer
    • 1st Edition
    • Jane Foster + 1 more
    • English
    Microbiota Brain Axis: A Neuroscience Primer provides neuroscience researchers with a comprehensive guide on how to conduct effective microbiota-brain research, understand the appropriate methodologies, and collect and analyze microbiota data. The book begins with an introduction to the importance of the microbiota-brain communication in development and how microbiota impact neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health and neurodegeneration. In addition, the book discusses advances in microbiota analysis tools and techniques for neuroscience related research.

  • HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • Guoku Hu + 2 more
    • English
    HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND) presents a complex and evolving challenge in the context of HIV-1 infection and treatment. This comprehensive volume dives into the clinical manifestations, molecular and cellular mechanisms, and therapeutic strategies underlying HAND and its associated comorbidities. This book brings together cutting-edge research and clinical insights, making it an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and students engaged in HIV-related studies and neurocognitive research. This resource also aims to advance our understanding of HAND to contribute to the development of novel diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions for improved patient outcomes.

  • The Lateralized Brain

    The Neuroscience and Evolution of Hemispheric Asymmetries
    • 2nd Edition
    • Sebastian Ocklenburg + 1 more
    • English
    The second edition of The Lateralized Brain: The Neuroscience and Evolution of Hemispheric Asymmetries provides for readers a volume detailing the functional and structural differences between the left and right hemispheres of the brain, highlighting how the widespread use of modern neuroimaging techniques such as fMRI and DTI have completely changed the way hemispheric asymmetries are currently investigated.In this new edition, all chapters have been updated with recent advances in the field, and a new chapter on hemispheric asymmetries in development and aging has been integrated. Also featured is a new, larger section on laterality in social behavior, alongside a comprehensive overview about key topics in laterality research, including its history, evolutionary perspectives, brain structure, and the role of the corpus callosum. Chapters cover functional hemispheric asymmetries in language processing, motor behavior, spatial attention, self- and face-perception, emotion processing, and social behavior. Additional topics include the ontogenesis of hemispheric asymmetries and their development over the life span, as well as sex differences and associations with clinical syndromes. This volume can be used by anyone working on hemispheric biology or in courses on hemispheric asymmetries.

  • Biocontrol Agents for Improved Agriculture

    • 1st Edition
    • Ajay Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Biocontrol Agents for Improved Agriculture, a volume in the Plant and Soil Microbiome series, presents both an advanced and current description of the important role of plant and soil microbiome in plant disease management. Including the latest biotechnological interventions for harnessing plant and soil microbiome and their potential in controlling plant pathogen/ disease, as well as the commercialization of biocontrol products and exploration of microbial derived bioactive compounds, this book provides an important reference on the challenges of biocontrol products. Sections explore the bacterial and fungal species successfully applied as plant and soil inoculant for the effective management of plant diseases. As these microbial biocontrol agents not only suppress the plant disease, but also enhance the growth or agricultural production in sustainable ways, the book focuses on the molecular aspect of plant- pathogen interactions and their biocontrol strategies via the use of plant and soil microbiome. This book is an important reference for those seeking sustainable, safe options for protecting against microbial agricultural loss and environmental damage.

  • Ureases

    Functions, Classes, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Rodrigo Ligabu Braun + 1 more
    • English
    Ureases: Foundations, Classes, and Applications provides a thorough, practical analysis of ureases—enzymes of growing relevance across a range of biotechnological applications and drug discovery. Unique in many aspects, ureases are one of the few enzymes to have nickel in their active sites. This book covers all aspects of this enzymatic class starting with foundational overview and then providing historical urease research and current state, from basic biochemistry to the use of ureases as hallmarks in enzymology, crystallography, and bioinorganic chemistry. The different classes of ureases, structurally diverse but chemically equivalent, are individually discussed.The multi-protein, multi-step activation of ureases (with chemical modification of residues, transport, and transfer of nickel ions) are examined in-depth, along with the catalytic mechanisms of ureolysis and its inhibitors. The final two sections of the book address multiple applications of ureases in health and biotechnology, respectively, going from gastric ulcer treatment to architectural uses in buildings and engineering. Future applications and next steps in research are also considered.

  • Neurología

    • 7th Edition
    • Juan José Zarranz Imirizaldu
    • Spanish
    Texto eminentemente docente para el período de formación de grado y, sobre todo, para los residentes que van a especializarse en Neurología. Especialistas en otras disciplinas, como medicina interna, psiquiatría y neurocirugía, entre otras, pueden encontrar en este libro un libro de referencia y de consulta. Mantiene su estructura básica, con los primeros 14 capítulos destinados las bases del diagnóstico clínico, los fundamentos de las exploraciones complementarias, y los grandes síndromes o trastornos neurológicos. Las cefaleas, el dolor y los trastornos de la consciencia forman también parte de estos primeros capítulos. Los siguientes 15 capítulos se ocupan de las entidades nosológicas (enfermedades infecciosas o vasculares, epilepsias, las que cursan con movimientos anormales, los tumores, las enfermedades desmielinizantes o las neurodegenerativas que afectan a las motoneuronas, a los sistemas espinocerebelosos o las que culminan con deterioro cognitivo y demencia). Se cierra con tres capítulos dedicados a la neurogenética, los mecanismos de la neurodegeneración (en un capítulo nuevo) y la bioética en neurología. El texto ha sido revisado y actualizado con la adición de nuevas figuras, tablas y algoritmos de diagnóstico, y se ha puesto al día la bibliografía. El material online, además de contar también con nuevas figuras, tablas y algoritmos de diagnóstico, se ha ampliado con nuevos casos clínicos para el razonamiento del problema, más vídeos de semiología y preguntas de autoevaluación.

  • Fundamentals of Weed Science

    • 6th Edition
    • Robert L Zimdahl + 1 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Weed Science, Sixth Edition, places weed management in the context of weed research and science, presenting the latest advances in the role, control, and potential uses of weed plants. This book uses an ecological framework to explore the role of responsible and effective weed control in agriculture from the emergence and genetic foundation of weeds to the latest means of control and environmental effects.Fully revised, updated, and expanded, Fundamentals of Weed Science now includes insights into international trad eand consumer preferences, weed seedbanks, advancements in robotic weeding, weed flaming, and the potential of precision agriculture in weed science.

  • RNA Therapeutics Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 203
    • English
    RNA Therapeutics, Part A, Volume 203 presents the latest on a new class of medication based on RNA molecules. The book includes timely chapters that focus on An introduction to RNA therapeutics and potentials, The development and technologies of RNA therapeutics, Types of RNA therapeutics, Molecular mechanisms of RNA therapeutics, IT, and AI applications in RNA therapeutics, The application of data sciences and bioinformatics in RNA therapeutics, RNA therapeutics history and future perspectives, Recent applications of RNA therapeutic in clinics, Advantages and disadvantages of RNA therapeutics, RNA therapeutics for neurological disease, RNA therapeutics for metabolic disorders, and RNA therapeutics for metabolic disorders.

  • Epigenetic Regulation of Cancer - Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 383
    • English
    Epigenetic Regulation of Cancer, Part B, Volume 383 in the International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of hot topics, including Epigenetic control of cell signaling in cancer stem cells, Genetic and epigenetic features of neuroendocrine prostate cancer and their emerging applications, Epigenetic regulation in pancreatic cancer, Epigenome Editing in Cancer: Advances and Challenges for Potential Therapeutic Options, Inhibition of epigenetic mechanisms in cancer, and Epigenetics as a determinant of radiation response in cancer.

  • Proteomics Mass Spectrometry Methods

    Sample Preparation, Protein Digestion, and Research Protocols
    • 1st Edition
    • Paula Meleady
    • English
    Proteomics Mass Spectrometry Methods: Sample Preparation, Protein Digestion, and Research Protocols shares best practices collected across key laboratories and core facilities, taking the reader through key tactics for executing the most usual mass spectrometry experiments. Sections review research making use of MS proteomics experiments, focus on critical sample preparation, cover mammalian cell lines and samples from clinical tissue and biological fluids, discuss subcellular fractionation, provide methods for protein digestion both for in gel and in solution, and delve into key MS proteomics analysis protocols, including label-free LC-MS, TMT and iTRAQ labelled LC-MS, phosphorylation enrichment, ubiquination enrichment, and more. This book is the perfect lab manual for research teams or for use as a new staff training material. Core facility managers may also find it useful for sharing best practices with their staff and researchers.

  • Systems Biology Approaches for Host-Pathogen Interaction Analysis

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohd. Tashfeen Ashraf + 2 more
    • English
    Application and utilization of data science approaches has revolutionized scientific research including host–pathogen interaction analyses. Host–pathogen interactions are generally considered highly specific interactions, resulting in a variety of consequences. Data science approaches coupled with network biology has taken host–pathogen interaction analysis from specific interaction to a new paradigm of understanding the consequences of these interactions within a biological network. Unfortunately, basic biological researchers are mostly unaware of these advancements. Conversely, data scientists are not familiar with biological aspects of such data.Systems Biology Approaches for Host–Pathogen Interaction Analyses benefits biological researchers by expanding the scope of their research and utilization of their accumulated data using recent technological advancements. In addition, the book also opens avenues for bioinformatics and computer science researchers to utilize their expertise in biologically meaningful ways.

  • Rare and Complex Urology

    • 1st Edition
    • Jen Tidman + 1 more
    • English
    Rare and Complex Urology has been produced by the European Reference Network (ERN) for rare urogenital diseases and complex conditions, ERN eUROGEN.The book combines information on network developments and clinical and surgical aspects, allowing for better diagnoses, treatments, and patient outcomes.The expertise areas covered include those relating to the bladder, stone and kidney diseases, congenital malformations, pelvic floor disorders, the urethra, reconstruction, and rare cancers and tumours.This is a must-have reference for clinicians and basic scientists interested in translational urology and surgery, including urologists, paediatric surgeons, and multidisciplinary team members seeking guidance on how to implement novel research.

  • DNA Damage and Chromosomal Instability

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 182
    • English
    DNA Damage and Chromosomal Instability, Volume 182 in the Methods in Cell Biology series, presents interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including Induction of chromosome-specific micronuclei and chromothripsis by centromere inactivation, Generation of aneuploid cells and assessment of their ability to survive in presence of chemotherapeutic agents, Genetic reporters to detect and quantify homologous recombination in yeast, Mapping histone variant genomic distribution: exploiting SNAP- Tag labelling to follow the dynamics of incorporation of H3 variants, Enrichment of DNA replication intermediates by EdU pull down, Nascent DNA sequencing and its diverse applications in genome integrity research, and much more. Additional chapters cover Enrichment of DNA replication intermediates by EdU pull down, DNA curtains for studying phase separation mechanisms of DNA-organizing proteins, Visualizing the Dynamics of DNA Replication and Repair at the Single-Molecule Molecule Level, Cloning and Expansion of Repetitive DNA Sequences, Using an ImageJ-based script to detect replication stress and associated cell cycle exit from G2 phase by fluorescence microscopy Arne Lindqvist

  • A Comprehensive Guide to Toxicology in Nonclinical Drug Development

    • 3rd Edition
    • Ali S. Faqi
    • English
    **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Toxicology**A Comprehensive Guide to Toxicology in Nonclinical Drug Development, Third Edition is a valuable reference providing a complete understanding of all aspects of nonclinical toxicology in pharmaceutical research. This updated edition has been expanded and re-developed covering a wide-range of toxicological issues in small molecules and biologics. Topics include ADME in drug discovery, pharmacokinetics, toxicokinetics, formulations, and genetic toxicology testing. The book has been thoroughly updated throughout to reflect the latest scientific advances and includes new information on antiviral drugs, anti-diabetic drugs, immunotherapy, and a discussion on post-pandemic drug development challenges and opportunities. This is an essential and practical resource for all toxicologists involved in nonclinical testing in industry, academic, and regulatory settings.

  • Dysphagia

    A Clinical Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Michael B. Ujiki + 1 more
    • English
    Dysphagia: A Clinical Guide will help practitioners and surgeons learn and understand how best to diagnose and treat dysphagia. It provides a complete picture of dysphagia through the experiences of leaders who cover the latest techniques and evidence-based outcomes in the field. Coverage includes recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease processes that cause dysphagia, gastric problems, and surgical intervention. The book includes the latest research and perspectives from both gastroenterologists and surgeons to enable clinicians to stay up-to-date on the most current and effective management strategies. Each chapter provides summary statements and recommendations based on recent literature.Recent discoveries regarding the diagnosis and management of dysphagia are exemplified by illustrations of both diagnostic methods and descriptions of interventional techniques. This an important reference for general surgeons, general practitioners, and ENT surgeons while also bringing new data dedicated specifically to gastroenterologists and foregut surgeons.

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