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  • Hematological Insights and Clinical Implications of Platelet Functions in Lymphatic Filariasis

    • 1st Edition
    • Jyotsna Kailashiya
    • English
    Hematological Insights and Clinical Implications of Platelet Functions in Lymphatic Filariasis is a groundbreaking resource that delves into the impact of filarial parasites on platelet functions in humans. This comprehensive work explores the intricate signaling and immunological pathways affected by these interactions, filling a significant gap in the existing literature. The book is particularly valuable for researchers, scientists, and clinicians involved in the management and study of lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis; and also human platelets. With limited prior information on the interplay between human platelets and filarial parasites, this text offers a fresh perspective that could enhance patient management strategies. By understanding these interactions, healthcare professionals may unlock new avenues for effective treatment and prevention of lymphatic filariasis. This book is essential for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the disease and contribute to its potential elimination.

  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 118
    • English
    Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, Volume 118 provides the latest advances on nanoformulations that can be used in the food industry, including chapters that cover important topics such as Nanoformulation Used In The Food Industry, Advances in Rapid On-Site Detection Techniques for Food Safety and Authenticity, Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Sustainable High-Quality Food Production: Current State, Challenges, and Future Directions, Advances in High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing of Fruit and Vegetable Juicesm Functionality, Health Benefits, and Applications of Fish-Derived Hydrolysates and Peptides, and more.Additional chapters explore Maximizing the utilisation of seafood resources, A novel cooking technique for seafood: sous-vide, and Vegetable oils as a source of omega-3 fatty acids – transgenic vegetable oil.

  • Marine Microbial Products

    Applications and Opportunities
    • 1st Edition
    • Sesan Abiodun Aransiola + 2 more
    • English
    Marine Microbial Products: Applications and Opportunities delves into the extensive world of marine microbes, an assemblage of organisms that contain a broad array of bioactive chemicals. Written and edited by a diverse team of environmental microbiologists, this book provides readers with a foundational understanding of marine microbial taxa, the products that may be synthesized from these organisms, technological innovations, and future directions of research. Chapters collate the most current research in healthcare, sustainability, and commercial production, presenting readers with the latest information on antibiotics, antivirals, anticancer therapeutics, immunosuppressive chemicals, bioremediation, food processing, biofertilizers, biopesticides, cosmetics, pigments, probiotics, and functional foods.The book is structured for accessibility to academic and professional audiences, spanning a variety of sectors. It is an indispensable resource for students, professors, researchers, and industry professionals in biology, biotechnology, sustainable development, food, healthcare sciences, and adjacent industries.

  • ATP

    From Neurotransmission to Cancer Therapy
    • 1st Edition
    • Ronald Sluyter + 5 more
    • English
    ATP: From Neurotransmission to Cancer Therapy delivers a comprehensive discussion of extracellular ATP biology and its communication role in both homeostasis and pathologic states. It explores the function of ATP across the nervous, sensory, musculoskeletal, cutaneous cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, exocrine, haematopoietic and immune systems. The book considers ATP in the context of various disease states, including cardiovascular, respiratory, psychiatric, inflammatory and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as pain and sensory disorders, infectious diseases, and cancer. ATP in humans is explored alongside other species, including rodents, fish, and plants. This is the latest volume in the “Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease” series. With contributions from specialists across pharmacology, physiology, biophysics, biochemistry, immunology, anatomy, molecular biology, therapeutics, and other critical fields, this volume provides a broad and detailed overview of ATP which will be helpful to researchers working in these areas and beyond.

  • Immuno-oncology and Immunotherapy Part G

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 202
    • English
    Immuno-oncology and Immunotherapy, Part G, Volume 202 in the Methods in Cell Biology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including In situ imaging of pulmonary invariant Natural Killer T cells in precision cut lung slices, Immunofluorescent microscopy to quantify and characterize chromosomal instability, Spatial techniques for understanding the tumor microenvironment, Very high-flex immunophenotyping using co-linear cytofluorometric evaluation, Large-scale CRISPR-Cas9 screens to define regulators of immune checkpoint biology, Assessment of cytoplasmic dsDNA for cellular immunogenicty, and much more.Additional sections cover Harmonization of a multiparametric flow cytometry panel for immunological monitoring on PBMC and whole blood samples: a real-life example, Quantitative assessment of arterial remodeling from confocal microscopy image analysis of the mid-gestation mouse decidua, Phenotypic characterization and function of tumor infiltrating and peripheral B cells in cancer patients, Methodological Advances to analyze Cancer-Associated Fibroblast-derived ECM effects on Macrophage Polarization, and many other topics that will be of interest to readers.

  • Handbook of Functional Foods

    Techniques, Analytics and Health Benefits
    • 1st Edition
    • Pradeep Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Handbook of Functional Foods: Techniques, Analytics and Health Benefits provides a comprehensive overview of the extraction and analytical identification techniques of foods’ bioactive components for health and well-being while looking at metabolism, sensory, and safety components. This book reviews, in detail, how functional foods have the potential to drive innovation in the food industry, creating a broad range of healthier and more personalized food options. From emerging extraction and extrusion techniques for the creation of fiber-rich snacks to the synergistic effects of pro- and prebiotics on gut health, readers will come away with an advanced and fresh understanding of necessary insights.

  • Design and Applications of Cell-Free Systems Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 219
    • English
    Design and Applications of Cell-Free Systems, Part B, Volume 219 offers the latest information on cell free systems for the expression of transmembrane proteins, enzymes, proteins, therapeutics, vaccines, and uses in the biotransformation, translational modification, self-assembly of nano-biomaterials, and in synthetic biology design, challenges, and opportunities. It will help students, researchers, scientists, clinicians, stakeholders, policymakers, and practitioners understand cell-free systems and their applications in many areas. The book represents an important component in the field of biochemistry, duly acknowledging the pioneering effort made by Nobel laureate Eduard Buchner for discovery of fermentation in yeast cell extracts (YCE).CFS requires core molecular machinery, including RNA polymerase, translational apparatus (ribosomes, tRNA synthases, and translation factors), energy-generating molecules, and their cofactors, substrates, and DNA or plasmid templates for obtaining desired products. CFS is a simple, rapid, and sensitive platform, which is devoid of membrane-bound barriers, yet contains all the mandatory substrates, biomolecules, and machineries required for the synthesis of the desired proteins.

  • Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 215
    • Christos Ganos + 1 more
    • English
    Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome is an essential resource that delves into the clinical aspects, treatments, and ongoing research related to tic disorders and Tourette syndrome. It covers a range of topics from primary to secondary and functional tics, providing differential diagnosis. The book is designed to offer foundational knowledge to neurologists, psychiatrists, neuropsychiatrists, and psychologists, while also catering to the needs of advanced readers. In addition to clinical presentations, the book discusses the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of tics, along with common neuropsychiatric comorbidities such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, mood disorders, and intermittent explosive disorder. The volume also includes treatment options and clinical scales to evaluate tics, illustrated with video accompaniments and animal models.

  • Molecular Horticulture & Advances in Production System Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 117
    • English
    This volume offers a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge developments in horticultural science. This authoritative collection features expert reviews on the molecular genetics and genomics of key species, including faba bean, tomato, celery, lily, and broccoli, elucidating the mechanisms behind yield, quality, and bioactive compounds. The volume also explores innovative and sustainable cultivation techniques, with in-depth analyses of controlled environment agriculture for leafy greens, the use of organic substrates, and the sensory implications of sustainable practices for Brassica oleracea. Crucial insights into the molecular control of pre- and post-harvest traits, this essential text provides researchers, students, and professionals with a forward-looking synthesis of modern horticultural science and its practical applications.

  • Cushing Syndrome

    History, Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Constantine A. Stratakis
    • English
    Cushing Syndrome: History, Diagnosis, and Treatment is written by top experts on the latest in genetics, molecular advances, and the diagnosis and treatment of Cushing syndrome. The book takes a historical approach to discuss the tremendous and unprecedented research development for this rare condition and includes information on recently approved treatments. It attempts to provide information on most issues surrounding Cushing syndrome and how to deal with its complications, the widening understanding of functional hypercortisolemia and other causes of endogenous cortisol production and its old and new treatment modalities, from pituitary to adrenal tumors, ectopic ACTH production, subclinical, cyclical Cushing syndrome, to aging and metabolic syndrome.The book has a section dedicated to our patients with the patients’ experiences, which will add to the outcome research presented by the physicians. This is a must have reference for scientists and researchers with the latest information in diagnosing and treating this difficult-to-diagnos... and difficult-to-treat condition and gives the clinician, a patient-centric approach to communicate with this particular group of patients.

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