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  • Functionality of Plant Proteins

    Properties, Methods of Assessment, Modifications and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Janitha P.D. Wanasundara + 2 more
    • English
    Functionality of Food Proteins: Mechanisms, Modifications, Methods of Assessment and Applications provides researchers and users of plant-based proteins with the latest developments on their functionality at the molecular and ingredient level, and in food applications. The book discusses the biological, chemical and physical principles behind the techno-functional and nutritional properties of proteins, existing methods of functionality assessment, and protein modification for functional enhancement. With market demand for protein ingredients, several lesser known sources are being utilized to develop new protein ingredients and products, with some intended to replace, partially or wholly, traditional proteins such as egg, milk, meat, soy and vital gluten.Depending on the source and processing into ingredients, the ability of these proteins to satisfy techno-functional and nutritional requirements in the final food product may differ. Science-based knowledge is needed in the area of protein functionality for making decisions along the value chain, from production on the land to processing and formulation.

  • Encyclopedia of Food Allergy

    • 1st Edition
    • Scott H Sicherer
    • English
    **2025 PROSE Award Finalist in Clinical Medicine**Encycloped... of Food Allergy, Three Volume Set organized in 10 sections, with ~200 chapters, and written by world-renowned clinician-scientist authors, is the most comprehensive resource for food allergy ever compiled. With intuitive and easily accessible organization of information, the reader can quickly access overviews and general topics as well as detailed information to inform solutions to clinical or research questions. Research topics provide the necessary background for the novice as well as the details required. Clinical topics provide comprehensive and practical information, with generous use of tables, figures, and key points/clinical pearls, to inform clinical decision-making, and promote evidence-based management decisions.Food allergy may affect up to 10% of the population in developed countries and appears to be increasing in prevalence worldwide, with many food allergies proving lifelong, severe, and potentially fatal. The last decade has witnessed a sea change response to the impact of food allergy through basic science research on the immunology, food science research on the triggers, clinical approaches to daily management, treatment and prevention, and an increasing understanding of the psychosocial and societal implications and how to address them.

  • Metabolic Steatotic Liver Disease

    Current Knowledge, Therapeutic Treatments, and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Mindie Nguyen + 1 more
    • English
    Metabolic Fatty Liver Disease: Current Knowledge, Therapeutic Treatments, and Future Directions provides the most updated research findings and defines the current data gaps on metabolic fatty liver disease. The book extensively covers key areas in metabolic fatty liver disease research, including epidemiology (adults and children), economic burden, patient-reported outcome burden, natural history, current treatments, current diagnostic methods, controversies (NAFLD/MAFLD), current guidelines, fatty liver disease in the presence of other liver diseases as well as guidance on future research. This book will provide translational researchers with a current and comprehensive resource dedicated to all aspects of research in metabolic fatty liver disease, identify current gaps in research and make future research recommendations. It also offers clinicians a look at important background information in metabolic fatty liver disease and thoroughly reviews the latest research in this area to inform treatment outcomes.

  • Advances in Host Genetics and microbiome in lifestyle-related phenotypes

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 111
    • English
    Advances in Host Genetics and Microbiome in Lifestyle-Related Phenotypes, Volume 111 explores the recent discoveries in the interaction between Host Genetics-Microbiome and lifestyle-related phenotypes regarding precision nutrition, physical activity, sports performance, circadian rhythm, sleep, and rest. Chapters in this release include Techniques, procedures, and applications in host Genetic analysis, Techniques, procedures, and applications in Microbiome analysis, Human adaptations to diet: biological and cultural coevolution, Impact of Evolution on Lifestyle in Microbiome, Nutrition and host Genetics: nutrigenetics, Nutrition and Microbiome: microbiome nutrition, Genomic predictors of physical activity and athletic performance, physical activity and Microbiome, Microbiome and Host Genetics in Circadian Rhythm, and more.

  • Genomic and Molecular Cardiovascular Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Dhavendra Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    The Genomic and Molecular Cardiovascular Medicine largely focuses on pertinent genomic and molecular aspects of cardiovascular medicine relevant to all levels of clinical practice, from primary care to preventive healthcare. The book also focuses on practice applications of translational genomic and molecular developments and advances that impact on cardiovascular system structure and function. Each chapter is evidence-based and comprehensive, with in-depth, cutting-edge knowledge relevant to the practice of clinical cardiology and cardiovascular surgery. The book aims to fill a major gap of knowledge resource focused on genomic and molecular aspects of contemporary cardiovascular medicine and surgery practice. In view of scientific and technical complexities of the field, the book is written by a team of globally acknowledged experts in respective clinical, investigative, therapeutic and preventive aspects. The current practices within cardiovascular medicine and surgery offer excellent opportunity for genomic and molecular applications to achieve the high order effectiveness with maximum efficiency.

  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 110
    • English
    Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, Volume 111 provides the latest on highly timely topics, including Understanding the Heterocyclic Aromatic Amine Research: An Overview and Recent Findings, Recent advances and challenges in the analysis of natural toxins, High Pressure Processing Plus Technologies: Enhancing the Inactivation of Vegetative Microorganisms, A discussion on A1-free milk: nuances and comments beyond implications to the health, Bioactive peptides as a novel strategy to prevent alcoholic liver injury, Hemp seed protein-derived short- and medium-chain peptides and their multifunctional properties, Condensed tannins – their content in plant foods, changes during processing, antioxidant and biological activities, and more.

  • Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39
    • English
    Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly, Volume 39 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

  • Casein

    Structural Properties, Uses, Health Benefits and Nutraceutical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mamdouh El-Bakry + 1 more
    • English
    Casein: Structural Properties, Uses, Health Benefits and Nutraceutical Applications investigates casein properties, uses, and applications in food and non-food products in addition to exploring its health benefits and uses in manufacturing, such as in cheese products. Sections include in-depth discussions on the future scope, challenges, and market trends of this protein. This book is an excellent reference for food scientists, dairy researchers, pharmaceutical scientists, students and researchers studying related fields.

  • Biochar Production for Green Economy

    Agricultural and Environmental Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Shiv Vendra Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Biochar Production for Green Economy: Agricultural and Environmental Perspectives addresses the advancements and developments for the efficient diversification of biochar toward achieving improved agricultural and environmental benefits. This comprehensive and cohesive volume is the first to address the potential multi-and transdisciplinary opportunities of effective biochar production and use. Including the potential applicability of not only crop waste biochar but weeds, agroforestry, agroindustry, municipal waste, as well chapters explore surface modified, enriched or tailored biochar for soil amendment, GHGs mitigation, bioremediation of organic, inorganic, metals and other emerging pollutants, as well as soil remediation. It also covers the trending multidisciplinary approaches of nanotechnology, surface chemistry and thermal decomposition advancements being adopted for capacity enhancement and versatile applicability in the field of agriculture, environment science and green energy synthesis. Composition and characteristics of tailored biochar, their interactions, and transformation into the soil and water ecosystem are illustrated. This book is a valuable resource for those pursuing biochar related areas as well as those seeking environmentally sustainable solutions to crop, soil or water issues.

  • African Plant-Based Products as a Source of Potent Drugs to Overcome Cancers and their Chemoresistance

    Part 2. Potent Botanicals to Overcome Cancers and their Chemoresistance
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 112
    • English
    African Plant-Based Products as a Source of Potent Drugs to Overcome Cancers and their Chemoresistance: Part Two: Potent Botanicals to Overcome Cancers and their Chemoresistance offers detailed information on the best African medicinal plants that could be useful for the development of efficient herbal drugs, as well as the best phytochemicals that could be explored as potential pharmaceuticals to efficiently overcome cancers and their drug resistance. The book identifies and comments on the best cytotoxic African medicinal plants. The book also provides knowledge on ethnomedicinal uses of the identified plants, their pharmacological potency, and their phytochemistry.An overview of the relationship between cancer and other human diseases healed in the traditional health system with the plants documented is also highlighted. The book appears a unique tool for Scientists to have state-of-the-art of the best cytotoxic plants from the African flora.

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