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Kratom

1st Edition
September 26, 2025
Jack E. Henningfield + 2 more
English
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Kratom: History, Science and Therapeutic Potential is the first book to address the unregulated, widespread availability of kratom, with its weak opioid and stimulant effects, coupled with limited awareness of it by healthcare professionals. Kratom has great therapeutic utility and medicinal potential, but more study, caution, and possible regulation is needed. It discusses geographical sourcing, historical uses, current worldwide uses, and potential for treatment of other medical conditions. Most exciting for healthcare professionals will be the implications of this substance's potential for treatment of diseases like depression, ADHD, PTSD, and substance-use disorder, particularly opioid use disorder (OUD).Moreover, kratom and its active alkaloid mitragynine are getting remarkable attention at federal and local governments as more than eight million Americans consume this product annually. Yet, the paucity of information for researchers and clinicians is troublesome.

Computational Biomechanics of Human Joints

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Abdelwahed Barkaoui + 2 more
English
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Computational Biomechanics of Human Joints delves into the intricate details of each joint, exploring anatomical, mechanical, pathological, and therapeutic aspects. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of joint biomechanics by dedicating each chapter to specific joints, detailing their anatomical structure, biomechanical mechanisms, associated diseases, and pathologies. It also covers treatments, surgical interventions, and imaging-based modeling alongside numerical simulation techniques using the finite element method. This approach provides readers with an innovative perspective on the technological advancements in joint biomechanics. In addition to exploring joint-specific details, the book discusses the advantages and limitations of modern techniques.Finally, the book emphasizes the potential for these methods to improve clinical decision-making, optimize personalized treatments, and design medical devices. The integration of advanced modeling and simulation techniques enhances the understanding of the complex mechanisms of joints, contributing significantly to both academic research and practical clinical applications.

Deep Learning in Drug Design

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Qifeng Bai + 2 more
English

Deep Learning in Drug Design: Methods and Applications summarizes the most recent methods, and technological advances of deep learning for drug design, which mainly consists of molecular representations, the architectures of deep learning, geometric deep learning, large models, etc., as well as deep learning applications in various aspects of drug design. This book offers a comprehensive academic overview of deep learning in drug design. It begins with molecular representations, CNNs, GNNs, Transformers, generative models, explainable AI, large models, etc. Next, it covers deep learning applications like protein structure prediction, molecular interactions, ADMET prediction, antibody design, and so on. Finally, a separate chapter is dedicated to the introduction of the ethics and regulation of artificial intelligence in drug design. This book is ideal for readers aiming to learn and implement deep learning methods and applications in drug design and related fields.Deep Learning in Drug Design: Methods and Applications is particularly helpful to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in need of a practical guide to the principles of the discipline. Established researchers in the area will benefit from the detailed case studies and algorithms presented.

Immuno-oncology and Immunotherapy Part D

1st Edition
Volume 196
July 18, 2025
English
Hardback
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Immuno-oncology and immunotherapy, Part D, Volume 196 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 Investigating the endothelial-immune axis in cancer, Establishing Tyro3, Axl, and Mertk Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) Reporter Cell Lines for Cancer Immunology and Therapeutic Applications, Amino acid analog-based labelling of the immunomodulatory cancer secretome, Human and mouse iNKT cell expansion and engineering with viral vectors, Next-generation deconvolution of the tumor microenvironment with omnideconv, and much more.Additional sections cover Comprehensive prediction of tumor neoantigens with NextNEOpi, Ex vivo profiling of organotypic tumor spheroids in 3D microfluidic culture, A flow cytometry-based assay for evaluation of T cell activation and degranulation in coculture systems, An adenosine production assay suitable for 2D and 3D cancer cell culture, Determination of lactate in the tumor interstitial fluid, Combined in vitro differentiation and cell sorting-based isolation of highly pure mouse bone marrow-derived basophils, Organ-on-Chip immunostaining method for three-dimensional identification and study of immune cells responding to drug-treated tumor cells, and much more.

Commercial Pig Farming

1st Edition
January 31, 2025
Anuj Chauhan + 5 more
English
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Commercial Pig Farming: A Guide for Swine Production and Management provides a comprehensive overview of the pig farming sector, which accounts for approximately 35% of meat production globally. Written by authors spanning 25 chapters, this book aims to provide broad coverage on the key aspects of commercial pig farm management including breeding and reproduction, housing, mechanization, feeding, health and welfare, pork processing, marketing, waste management, and circular bioeconomy. The book will move beyond the basics to cover state-of-the art and cutting-edge technologies in the industry, from artificial intelligence tools and smart phone applications for swine health and feeding management, to the latest vaccinations strategies and biosecurity guidelines for pigs.The most complete and current guide to pig farming available on the market, this book will be most useful to progressive farmers, researchers, and graduate and post-graduate students interested in veterinary science, animal agriculture, and meat production and processing. Professionals working in the pig industry and other livestock industry stakeholders will also find this a valuable resource.

The Science of Pharmacology

1st Edition
October 15, 2025
Jahangir Moini + 3 more
English
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The Science of Pharmacology offers a detailed and contemporary exploration of medications, delving into the scientific principles behind drug actions and their therapeutic applications. It is an essential resource for students in pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences, providing foundational knowledge on a wide range of topics. The book addresses the effects of drugs on various bodily systems, such as the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems, and also covers their impact on mental health and behavior. Beyond the core topics, the book also discusses special subjects like herbal medications and drug interactions.It includes valuable teaching materials, including test banks and quizzes, and offers comprehensive insights into toxicological treatments, making it an invaluable tool for both learning and teaching in the field.

Biocatalysis

1st Edition
Volume 714
May 15, 2025
English
Hardback
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Biocatalysis, Volume 714 provides a wide range of themes dealing with the identification and application of biocatalysts. This includes various formats such as whole-cell or cell-free biocatalysis as well as immobilized variants. Specific chapters in this new release include Biocatalysis: How to select the proper mode of application, Documentation in biocatalysis and data handling, Mining metagenomes from extremophiles as resource for novel glycoside hydrolases for industrial applications, Functional Metaproteomics, Sequence-function relation for the prediction of enzyme properties: A case study on flavin-dependent oxidases, P450 monooxygenase in whole-cell format, and more.Additional sections cover Regio- and Stereospecific oxidation based on di-iron monooxygenases producing whole cells, Recombinant enzyme expression and targeted mutagenesis in Aromatoleum species, C.necator as a model organism for CO2-based biotechnology, Cupriavidus in whole-cell biocatalysis, Whole-cell biocatalysis with Myxobacteria, Streptomyces for natural product formation: Targeted mutagenesis in PKS, Reductive Amination: Methods for cell-free and whole-cell biocatalysis, Challenges and good practices on transaminase-catalys... synthesis of optically pure amines, W-enzymes in biocatalysis: Chances and difficulties for the user, Atroposelective biocatalysis employing ADHs, Applications of alcohol oxidases, and much more.

Culinary Nutrition

2nd Edition
May 16, 2025
Jacqueline B. Marcus
English
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Culinary Nutrition: The Science and Practice of Healthy Cooking, Second Edition is one of the first textbooks specifically written to bridge the relationship between food science, nutrition, and culinology as well as consumer choices for diet, health, and enjoyment. The book uses a comprehensive format with real-life applications, recipes, and color photographs of finished dishes to emphasize the necessity of sustainably deliverable, health-beneficial, and taste-desirable products.The book includes pedagogical elements to enhance and reinforce learning opportunities; explores which foods and beverages involve the optimum nutritional values for dietary and health needs; includes specific dietary requirements throughout the lifecycle; and examines how foods and beverages are produced. The fully revised second edition includes updated dietary and health guidelines and recommendations; more vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based meals; updated protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and mineral recommendations; environmental and sustainability considerations; and much more.

An Insider's Guide to Academic Publishing in Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery

1st Edition
February 27, 2025
Andrew J. Schoenfeld
English
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An Insider's Guide to Academic Publishing in Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery provides detailed guidelines on the design, execution, synthesis, and communication of research. It is divided into four sections: General Considerations, Conduct of the Research and Writing, Submission Strategy, and Post-Production. Each section offers practical advice and insights to help researchers navigate the complex process of academic publishing. Additionally, the book covers preparing a CV and building a research program, making it an invaluable tool for students, post-grads, residents, and fellows who seek direction in publishing articles or presenting at conferences.Authored by a leader in orthopedic and spine surgery, this guide aims to enhance the academic success of individuals at various stages of their careers.

Emerging Trends in Phytotherapy of Cancer

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Mahendra Rai + 1 more
English
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Emerging Trends in Phytotherapy of Cancer is an essential reference that explores the multifaceted role of medicinal plants in combating cancer. The book covers a broad range of interconnected topics including ethnomedicinal plants used in cancer by tribes and aboriginals, herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine for cancer, integrated approaches of modern and conventional drugs, anti-cancerous secondary metabolites, plant-based anticancer drugs approved by FDA and WHO, toxicity to humans, and the role of emerging technologies such as the applications of nanotechnology and artificial intelligence. The contents are divided into six parts. Part one opens with an introductory chapter, followed by the different combinations of plant-based drugs and modern medicine for cancer treatment, and recent developments in cancer research. Part two discusses the ethnomedicinal uses of plants in cancer and the role of Ayurvedic herbal medicines in cancer. Part three incorporates the role of secondary metabolites in cancer treatment. Part four elaborates on the plant-based drugs recommended by FDA/WHO. Part five concerns the human phytotoxicity of secondary metabolites, and part six describes the role of emerging nanotechnologies and artificial intelligence in phytotherapy drug delivery and treatment. Targeted at researchers, healthcare professionals, and advanced students in related fields, this book provides technical and in-depth knowledge, contributing to ongoing advancements in cancer treatment. It uniquely integrates ethnomedicinal therapies with modern technologies, offering a comprehensive overview of the research into phytomedicinal cancer therapies.

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