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GPI Membrane Anchors The Much Needed link
This Ebook aims to review basic understandings and give current opinions about several important aspects of glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored (GPI) protein biology from leading experts in this exciting and emerging field. The scope ranges from micro-domain localization and signaling to proteomics aspects biophysical behavior through trans-cellular mobility to chemical synthesis of GPI mimics and finally modification of multi-scaled membrane surfaces and potential medical and biotech uses. The applied slant makes it very useful to the current state of knowledge. It is hoped that it will prove to be of considerable interest to students and researchers in this field.
Gel-Forming and Soluble Mucins
Mucins are glycoproteins that are expressed in cells of different types and fulfill multiple functions that determine participation of these proteins in such processes as signal transduction regulation of gene expression cell proliferation embryogenesis cell differentiation immunity apoptosis and cancer development. This E-book series on mucins presents critical reviews on modern data concerning structures and functions of mucins their roles in cell physiology and pathology as well as molecular aspects of therapy of mucin-associated diseases. Mucins are represented by two types of molecules: secreted mucins and membrane-bound (receptor) mucins. This e-book series represents a unique attempt to describe the molecular nature of mucin multifunctionality in separate volumes. Chapters in each volume demonstrate the central role of mucins as connectors and regulators of different signaling pathways and their participation metastatic processes. Clinical aspects of mucins such as their role as diagnostic markers as well as possible applications in mucin-based immuno- and gene-therapies are also discussed.
This is the first volume of the series. This volume introduces readers to the general properties of mucins followed by chapters on specific variants of gel-forming and soluble mucins. The volume concludes with information on the functions of secreted mucins.
Genes in Health and Disease
Genome science or genomics is essential to advancing knowledge in the fields of biology and medicine. Specifically researchers learn about the molecular biology behind genetic expression in living organisms and related methods of treating human genetic diseases (including gene therapy). Advances in Genome Science is an e-book series which provides a multi-disciplinary view of some of the latest developments in genome research allowing readers to capture the essence and diversity of genomics in contemporary science.
The fourth volume of this ebook series features a selection of articles covering the genetic mechanisms in the development of specific plants (orchids thale cress) Prader-Willi Syndrome enzyme genetics (tyrosine kinase inhibitors and fungal laccases) and much more.
Genome Editing in Bacteria (Part 1)
This reference is a comprehensive review of genome editing in bacteria. The multi-part book meticulously consolidates research findings and insights on the applications of bacteria across several industries including food processing and pharmaceutical development. The book covers four overarching themes for readers: a historical perspective of genome editing genome editing in probiotics applications of genome editing in agricultural microbiology and genetic engineering in environmental microbiology. The editors have also compiled chapters that provide an in-depth analysis of gene regulation and metabolic engineering through genome editing tools for specific bacteria.
Key topics in part 1:
- An Overview of advances in CRISPR-CAS research
- Applications of CRISPR/CAS9-based genome editing for industrial microorganisms
- Gut microbiome modulation to address gut dysbiosis
- Bifidobacterium genome editing for probiotic development and metabolic engineering.
- Insights into the use of lactic acid bacteria as starter cultures in the food
- Genome editing of vegetable-derived L. Plantarum
- Genome editing in Bacillus Licheniformis
Genome Editing in Bacteria is a definitive reference for scholars researchers and industry professionals navigating the forefront of bacterial genomics.
Genome Editing in Bacteria (Part 2)
This reference is a comprehensive review of genome editing in bacteria. The multi-part book meticulously consolidates research findings and insights on the applications of bacteria across several industries including food processing and pharmaceutical development. The book covers four overarching themes for readers: a historical perspective of genome editing genome editing in probiotics applications of genome editing in agricultural microbiology and genetic engineering in environmental microbiology. The editors have also compiled chapters that provide an in-depth analysis of gene regulation and metabolic engineering through genome editing tools for specific bacteria.
Key topics in part 2:
- Targeting pathogenic microbes for plants and animals using CRISPR-CAS
- Genome editing microbes to improve crop yield plant growth for sustainable agriculture
- Applications of genome editing for bioremediation
- Microbial genome editing for environmental bioprocessing
- Genetic engineering for methanotrophs
- Genome engineering in Cyanobacteria
- Genome editing in Streptomyces
Genome Editing in Bacteria is a definitive reference for scholars researchers and industry professionals navigating the forefront of bacterial genomics.
Genome Size and Genetic Homogeneity of Regenerated Plants: Methods and Applications
This reference is a timely compilation of studies of genome size and genetic stability of regenerated plants. It presents 13 book chapters that cover recent advancements in CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing the use of molecular markers to analyze somaclonal variation in tissue culture and genetic stability assessment in various plant species including medicinally valuable plants like Valeriana and Coffea. The book also highlights the role of flow cytometry in investigating polyploidy and provides valuable insights into genetic fidelity assessment of micropropagated woody plants and orchids. The contributors have shed light on the intra-specific and inter-specific genome and chromosome number variation with reference to gene duplication and DNA sequence loss. Molecular techniques for detecting ploidy levels and genetic homogeneity in regenerated plantlets are also discussed. Additional highlights of the book include brief guidelines for experimental protocols for flow cytometry and molecular markers coverage of a wide range of plants and supporting references. This is an excellent reference for biologists geneticists and plant scientists exploring genetic homogeneity and genome size variation in diverse plant groups.
Genomics in Biological Anthropology: New Challenges, New Opportunities
Molecular methodologies are crucial to our understanding of human population diversity as well as our evolutionary relationships with nonhuman primates. The completion of the Human Genome Project has given researchers a complete human reference sequence of genes. Combined with very important advances in sequencing and bioinformatics technologies genetic research projects are now of a multidisciplinary nature. Anthropologists have the tools to seek information related to questions concerning the origin of the human species. Genomics in Biological Anthropology: New Challenges New Opportunities explores the impact of new advances in molecular methods such as DNA sequencing amplification and analysis on our knowledge about the genetics of prehistoric and existing humans. Topics covered in this volume include an overview of genomic projects mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis ancient DNA mutation rates in chromosome Y genomics of isolated populations complex phenotypes and forensic anthropology.
This volume is a concise primer for students and general readers learning the basics about human genetics human evolution and biological anthropology
Geriatric Anesthesia: A Practical Guide
Geriatric Anesthesia: A Practical Guide is a comprehensive reference on geriatric anesthesia. The book is divided into three sections. The first section covers the basics of both anatomical and physiological changes in senescence and important polypharmacy considerations common in elderly patients. The next section covers anesthesia for cardiac and non-surgical patients. Various controversies and legal ethical issues that are particularly significant in the elderly such as advance directives code status discussions specific patient groups and shared decision-making prior to surgical interventions are covered in the final section.
Key features
- 20 referenced chapters covering basic geriatric anesthesia considerations cardiac and non-surgical patients and special topics respectively
- Contributions and references from experienced anesthesiologists
- Emphasis on tailoring perioperative management depending on specific circumstances of patients
- Addresses novel and commonly overlooked topics related to the geriatric population
This book is a guide for both anesthesia providers and non-anesthesia medical providers trainees and students. It equips them with necessary information to understand and devise anesthetic plans while being aware of postoperative complications and the respective treatment and management options.
Global Emerging Innovation Summit (GEIS-2021)
This Global Emerging Innovation Summit (GEIS 2021) book summarizes the proceedings of the international summit held on April 9th and 10th 2021. The meeting was organized by Lovely Professional University (LPU) and supported by ENEA - the National Agency for New Technologies Energy and Sustainable Economic Development.
GEIS-2021 is the most comprehensive conference focused on the diverse facets of the innovations in different technical domains. The goal of this conference is to bring together researchers from academia and industry as well as practitioners in allied fields to share their ideas and solutions related to issues and challenges that rely on the use of technology. The conference highlights the multifaceted nature of innovation in engineering and natural sciences. Attendees are given an opportunity to exchange new ideas to establish research relations to find global partners for future collaboration.
Authors from academics government agencies and industries contributed several papers which truly make the conference a diverse and unique platform in the region for a productive and interdisciplinary dialogue. This volume features 59 contributions which were selected after review by the editors.
Chapters cover emerging developments in a broad range sectors including aviation transportation pharmaceutical chemistry medicine life sciences space science electronics security artificial intelligence communications energy and much more.
This compilation is a handy resource for readers who are seeking updates in the latest trends and innovative developments in technology and engineering.
Global Neutron Calculations
Global Neutron Calculations provides assessment guidelines for nuclear reactors in a step-by-step manner. The book introduces readers to principal physical ideas the fundamentals of nuclear reactors including the theory of self-sustaining chain reactions and the associated physical and mathematical calculations. The required theory the mathematical appparatus and the applied methods are comprehensively explained in the first half of the book followed by details about the applications of the theory and methods.
Readers will gain essential information about reactor control and surveillance instrumentation and control technology fuel management core design and the differences in reactor technologies.
Global Neutron Calculations demystifies technical and mathematical knowledge about reactor design operation safety and analysis for engineers learning about one of mankinds most controversial means of power generation.
Glycals and their Derivatives
Glycals and Their Derivatives is an essential resource for understanding the emerging applications of carbohydrate-derived unsaturated sugars. Carbohydrates are versatile molecules abundant in nature biocompatible and structurally diverse with glycals and their derivatives showing remarkable biological activities including antimicrobial and anticancer effects. It discusses the synthesis transformations and applications of glycals offering valuable insights for researchers and professionals in glycoscience.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Coverage: Explores the synthesis and transformation of glycals glycosides) and 2-C-branched sugars emphasizing their chemical and biological significance.
- Advanced Synthetic Strategies: Discusses recent advances including metal-catalyzed and metal-free approaches for glycoside synthesis under mild conditions.
- Natural Product Synthesis: Highlights the total synthesis of medicinally important molecules derived from glycals.
- Cutting-Edge Applications: Examines the role of glycals in creating glycohybrids and glycoconjugates opening avenues in glycobiology and glycotechnology.
Glycosylation and Glycation in Health and Diseases
Glycosylation and Glycation in Health and Diseases provides a comprehensive exploration of the essential biochemical processes their implications in physiology and their role in disease progression.
This book is divided into two key sections: the first focuses on glycosylation an enzymatic process essential for cellular function while the second covers glycation a nonenzymatic reaction linked to aging and chronic diseases. It covers congenital glycosylation disorders the biology of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and the critical role of the receptor for AGEs (RAGE) in inflammatory neurological cardiovascular and cancer-related conditions.
A valuable resource for students researchers and industry professionals this book highlights the significance of glycobiology in drug discovery diagnostics and therapeutic innovations.
Key Features:
- Covers fundamental and advanced concepts of glycosylation and glycation.
- Discusses the role of glycans in cellular function and disease pathology.
- Explores AGE-RAGE interactions in cardiovascular pulmonary and neurological disorders.
- Highlights applications in biopharmaceuticals diagnostics and vaccine development.
Good Quality Practice (GQP) in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: A Handbook
Pharmaceutical manufacturing can be viewed as a supply chain which spans from the production and purchase of the starting and packaging materials through the manufacture of dosage forms until the safe reception of the finished product by the patient. The entire chain comprises of several processes: auditing materials purchase (procurement) production storage distribution quality control and quality assurance.
The quality standard for pharmaceutical production is current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) which is applied within the frame of a pharmaceutical quality system (PQS). This implementation however requires a scientific approach and has to take into account several elements such as risk assessment life cycle patient protection among other factors. Hence pharmaceutical manufacturing is a complex subject in terms of regulation given the technical and managerial requirements. This comprehensive handbook describes CGMP for new professionals who want to understand and apply the elements which build up pharmaceutical quality assurance. The book gives details about basic quality control requirements (such as risk management quality hazards and management systems documentation clean environments personnel training) and gives guidelines on regulatory aspects. This is an ideal handbook for undergraduates studying pharmaceutical or industrial manufacturing and supply chains as well for entrepreneurs and quality control professionals seeking to learn about CGMP standards and implementing quality assurance systems in the pharmaceutical sector.
Graphene-Based Nanomaterial Catalysis
Graphene-Based Nanomaterial Catalysis compiles knowledge about catalytic graphene-based nanomaterials in a single easy-to-read volume. The text serves to familiarize scholars and professionals with the methods of fabrication of both functionalized and non-functionalized graphene nanomaterials suitable for use in a variety of applications such as electrochemical sensors oxygen and hydrogen production fuel cells and organic transformations.
Key Features
- systematic chapters which present the topic in an accessible way that is targeted towards learners
- Accessible information about the fabrication of graphene-based catalysts
- updated knowledge about catalytic applications of graphene-based nanomaterials in electro- and organic catalysis.
- delivers information about recent trends in industry and research.
- covers sophisticated green technologies such as carbon dioxide conversion and solar powered water splitting
- references for further reading
Interested students in material science at undergraduate graduate and postgraduate levels in the disciplines of chemical engineering and materials science will highly benefit from the information in this reference. The reference also gives researchers in both industry and academia an opportunity to update their knowledge of graphene-based nanomaterials useful for catalysis.
Graphene-based Carbocatalysis: Synthesis, Properties and Applications (Volume 2)
This book informs readers about recent advances in graphene carbocatalysis encapsulating the current developments in the syntheses properties characterizations functionalization and catalytic applications of graphene its derivatives and composites. It serves as a comprehensive primary reference book for chemistry and engineering students who are required to learn about graphene chemistry in detail. It also serves as an introductory reference for industry professionals and researchers who are interested in graphene research as well as its emerging applications in catalysis and beyond.
Volume 2 presents information about the industrial applications of graphene-based materials. It starts with graphene-based photocatalysis and progresses into the electrochemical applications of related materials. Highlighted applications in this domain include the use of graphene for hydrogen production and in electrodes for electrochemical sensors. It also covers developments in graphene-based smart energy materials. The final chapter of the volume summarizes the future of graphene-based material technology.
Grasping the Future: Advances in Powered Upper Limb Prosthetics
The technological level of upper limb prostheses has always been fairly poor so far if compared with that of other analogous systems (e.g. lower limb prostheses assistive robots). However there is no doubt that in the recent years the upper limb research stimulated the most exciting developments in prosthetic technology. Indeed new terminal devices and novel articulations for the artificial arm have been recently proposed and the control hardware software and firmware are in continuous progress for the implementation of effective control options for the wearers as well as for an easier management of the electronic boards. Also the clinical treatment of the patients is significantly improving. This e-book illustrates significant milestones reached by the scientists in prosthetic research considering both technical issues and clinical features and also sheds lights on new trends and future developments of this field.
Gravity-Superconductors Interactions: Theory and Experiment
Recent developments in gravity-superconductivity interactions have been summarized by several researchers. If gravitation has to be eventually reconciled with quantum mechanics the macroscopic quantum character of superconductors might actually matter. This e-book attempts to answer one key question relating to gravity research: Is it possible to generate gravity-like fields by condensed-matter systems in conditions accessible in a laboratory? General Relativity and lowest-order Quantum Gravity predict in this case very small emission rates so these phenomena can only become relevant if some strong quantum effect occurs. This e-book is unique in its genre as it maintains a careful balance between different techniques and approaches in gravity and superconductivity research. It will be of interest for researchers in General Relativity and gravitation theories in field theory in experimental gravitation in low-temperature and high-temperature superconductivity and in more applied fields such as telecommunications and beam propulsion technology.
Green Adsorbents
Adsorption technology is a promising avenue for wastewater treatment. Numerous adsorbent materials are presently synthesized. Green or environmental friendly adsorbents are derived from plants and agricultural crop sources giving them a very low production cost when compared to synthetic polymers. This monograph explains the basic principles of green adsorption technology their production processes and strategies to remove different categories of environmental pollutants (dyes heavy metals and phenols/pesticides). The book explains details in terms of features such as adsorption capacity physico-chemical kinetics and reuse potential. A summary of the economics and future prospect for green adsorption technology is also given. This text is a handy reference for environmental chemistry students researchers and policy makers.
Green Energy and Technology
This E-book covers various topics and technologies involving energy systems that represent an effort to reduce environmental pollution and provide grounds for alternative or renewable energy sources. The E-book is a convergence point for state-of-the-art research with preliminary but confirmed results. Topics covered in this e-book include transport electricity generation bio-fuels Homogenous Charge Combustion Ignition research kinetics thermodynamics combustion (photovoltaic) solar energy biomass hydrogen combustion hydrogen stocking wind power wind energy hydro-electric power plants and fuel cells. The interdisciplinary content combines energy source engineering fuel technology and environmental chemistry. This E-book serves as a basic source of information on alternative energy for scientists academics and industrialis ts by promoting and disseminating knowledge about green energy concerns.
Green Extraction Techniques in Food Analysis
This book aims to inform readers about the latest trends in environment-friendly extraction techniques in food analysis. Fourteen edited chapters cover relevant topics. These topics include a primer green food analysis and extraction environment-friendly solvents (such as deep eutectic solvents ionic liquids and supramolecular solvents) and different extraction techniques.
Key Features
- Includes topics for basic and advanced readers
- Covers a wide range of green solvents for food analysis
- Emphasizes modern extraction techniques (including supercritical fluid extraction the gas expanded liquid extraction pressurized liquid extraction microwave-assisted extraction pulse electric field extraction)
- Provides notes on selection of solvents
- Includes references for every chapter The blend of fundamental and applied information makes this an ideal reference for food chemistry students and research scholars. It also serves as a guide for professional experts working in food analysis and sustainability roles.