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    • Bioenergetics 2

      • 1st Edition
      • June 28, 2014
      • David G. Nicholls + 1 more
      • English
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      Bioenergetics 2 aims to clarify topics such as the thermodynamics of bioenergetic processes and the stoichiometries of energy coupling reactions. The book discusses chemiosmotic energy transduction; ion transport across energy-conserving membranes; and quantitative bioenergenetics as the measurement of driving forces. The text also describes the chemiosmotic proton circuit; the respiratory chain; the photosynthetic generators of protonmotive force; and the ATP synthase. The secondary transport of products across the membrane, as well as the structures of the bacterial photosynthetic reaction center and bacteriorhodopsin are also considered. Biochemists will find the book invaluable.

    • Handbook of Immunological Investigations in Children

      • 1st Edition
      • June 28, 2014
      • J. Graham Watson + 1 more
      • English
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      Handbook of Immunological Investigations in Children presents an extensive examination of the immune system of children. It discusses the fundamental concepts in immunology. It addresses studies in the primary immunodeficiency diseases. Some of the topics covered in the book are the respiratory disorders; renal disorders; gastrointestinal disorders; endocrine disorders; neurological and psychiatric disease; identifications of diseases of the skin; muscle malfunction and connective tissue disorder; and the methods of infections and immunizations. The definition and description of factors influencing blood and blood-forming elements are fully covered. An in-depth account of the factors causing allergies and cardiovascular diseases are provided. The general characteristics of severe combined immunodeficiency are completely presented. A chapter is devoted to usage of immunoglobulin therapy. Another section focuses on the disorders of neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages. The book can provide useful information to immunologists, pediatricians, doctors, students, and researchers.

    • The Retinoids: v. 2

      • 1st Edition
      • June 28, 2014
      • BAERT ET BAERT ET AL
      • English
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      The Retinoids is a collection of papers that deals with the biochemistry and metabolism of the retinoids and of specific retinoid-binding proteins that are found in plasma and in cells. Some papers describes the biosynthesis and metabolism of retinol, with plasma retinol-binding protein, with intracellular retinoid-binding proteins, as well as with the metabolism and role of retinoids in the eye. Other papers review the metabolism of retinoic acid and synthetic retinoids, the cellular and molecular mechanisms of action of the retinoids, and applied biology of the retinoids. Several papers discuss toxicology, teratology, immunology, and the applications of retinoids in the fields of cancer and dermatology. One paper describes the transport of retinoic acid and other acidic retinoids in plasma in association with serum albumin. Another paper hypothesizes that vitamin A affects differentiation at the cellular level and addresses how tissue specificity of this action can arise. One paper examines the role of retinoid-binding proteins in vertebrate visual system, particularly how these proteins transport retinoids in the serum, cell sap, and interstitial spaces of the eye. The collection can prove useful for biologists, microbiologists, cellular biologists, students and professors of biology, oncology, ophthalmology or dermatology.

    • The Role of Products of the Histocompatibility Gene Complex in Immune Responses

      • 1st Edition
      • June 28, 2014
      • David H. Katz + 1 more
      • English
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      The Role of Products of the Histocompatibility Gene Complex in Immune Responses documents the proceedings of a conference held on 3-7 November 1975, which brought together an international group of scientists spanning three independent disciplines—genetics and immunogenetics, molecular biochemistry, and immunobiology—with clinical medicine overlapping these disciplines. This volume contains 42 papers organized according to the eight sessions held at the conference. The papers in Session I examined the genetics of the major histocompatibility complex. Session II presented studies on the biology of mixed lymphocyte interactions and cell-mediated cytotoxicity reactions. Session III discussed immune response gene systems while Session IV dealt with the genetic control of cell interactions. The papers in Session V covered idiotypic determinants on T cell receptors. Session VI investigated the properties of histocompatibility gene products involved in regulation of immune responses. Session VII focused on the biochemistry and immunocytology of cell surface products of the major histocompatibility complex. Finally, Session VIII discussed interrelationships between products of the major histocompatibility complex and their relevance to disease.

    • Food Texture and Viscosity: Concept and Measurement

      • 1st Edition
      • June 28, 2014
      • Malcolm C. Bourne
      • English
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      Food Science and Technology: A Series of Monographs: Food Texture and Viscosity: Concept and Measurement focuses on the texture and viscosity of food and how these properties are measured. The publication first elaborates on texture, viscosity, and food, body-texture interactions, and principles of objective texture measurement. Topics include area and volume measuring instruments, chemical analysis, multiple variable instruments, soothing effect of mastication, reasons for masticating food, rheology and texture, and the rate of compression between the teeth. The book then examines the practice of objective texture measurement and viscosity and consistency, including the general equation for viscosity, methods for measuring viscosity, factors affecting viscosity, tensile testers, distance measuring measurements, and shear testing. The manuscript takes a look at the selection of a suitable test procedure and sensory methods of texture and viscosity measurement. Discussions focus on nonoral methods of sensory measurement; correlations between subjective and objective measurements; variations on the texture profile technique; and importance of sensory evaluation. The publication is a vital source of information for food experts and researchers interested in food texture and viscosity.

    • Advances in Agronomy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 127
      • June 27, 2014
      • English
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      Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial.

    • Interleukins in Cancer Biology

      • 1st Edition
      • June 27, 2014
      • Arseniy Yuzhalin + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Interleukins in Cancer Biology responds to the growing need for credible and up-to-date information about the impact of interleukins on occurrence, development and progression of cancer. It provides reliable information about all known interleukins (38), describes recent discoveries in the field, and moreover, suggests further directions of research on the most promising aspects of this topic. The structure and presentation of the work is very understandable and clear with attention to detail maintained throughout. There are multiple illustrations throughout to help in comprehending and remembering the most important facts. .

    • Telomeres in Health and Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 125
      • June 26, 2014
      • English
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      This special volume of Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science focuses on telomeres in health and disease. This volume covers a variety of topics with reviews written by experts in the field.

    • Advances in Marine Biology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 68
      • June 26, 2014
      • English
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      Advances in Marine Biology has been providing in-depth and up-to-date reviews on all aspects of marine biology since 1963--over 40 years of outstanding coverage! The series is well known for its excellent reviews and editing. Now edited by Michael Lesser (University of New Hampshire, USA) with an internationally renowned Editorial Board, the serial publishes in-depth and up-to-date content on many topics that will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology, and biological oceanography. Volumes cover all areas of marine science, both applied and basic, a wide range of topical areas from all areas of marine ecology, oceanography, fisheries management and molecular biology and the full range of geographic areas from polar seas to tropical coral reefs.

    • Regulated Cell Death Part A

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 544
      • June 24, 2014
      • Avi Ashkenazi + 2 more
      • English
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      Regulated Cell Death Part A & Part B of Methods in Enzymology continues the legacy of this premier serial with quality chapters authored by leaders in the field. This volume covers research methods in apoptosis focusing on the important areas of intrinsic pathway, extrinsic pathway, caspases, cellular assays and post-apoptotic effects and model organisms; as well as topics on necroptosis and screening approaches.

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