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  • Innovative Strategies Against Blood Parasites

    Advancing Control Through Natural Products and Next-Generation Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohamed Dkhil
    • English
    Innovative Strategies Against Blood Parasites: Advancing Control Through Natural Products and Next-Generation Technologies explores innovative strategies for controlling blood parasitic diseases by combining natural products with next-generation technologies like nanotechnology and AI. It provides a multidisciplinary approach to developing sustainable, effective, and accessible therapies to combat drug resistance and improve patient outcomes. Bridging traditional pharmacognosy with modern biomedical advances, the volume covers natural antiparasitic compounds, nanomedicine-based delivery systems, and computational tools such as genomics and machine learning. It features case studies, practical applications, and future perspectives, serving as an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and students involved in parasitology, tropical medicine, and drug discovery.

  • Prokineticins

    From the Gastrointestinal Tract to Neuroinflammation
    • 1st Edition
    • Roberta Lattanzi + 1 more
    • English
    Prokineticins: From the Gastrointestinal Tract to Neuroinflammation explores the intricate biology and pathophysiological roles of prokineticin peptides, from developmental processes in the heart and brain to the regulation of homeostasis in health and disease. Divided into thirteen sections, this book comprehensively presents the latest knowledge on the PK family. Beginning with an introduction to prokineticins, the book moves on to discuss physiological functions across the human body, including the regulation of circadian rhythm, food intake, heart and kidney function and the reproductive system. Chapters then cover the prokineticin system in neurogenesis dysfunction, obesity and diabetes, reproductive system disorders and cardiovascular diseases. The prokinetcin system is also explored in the context of neurodegenerative disease and traumatic brain injury, pain, inflammation, infection and cancer. It also investigates natural and pharmacological inhibitors of PK receptors and closes with a look towards future research perspectives.Prokine... From the Gastrointestinal Tract to Neuroinflammation provides an interdisciplinary understanding of the communicative role of PKs in various functions and pathological conditions, and is an invaluable reference for researchers working across molecular biology, cell biology, pharmacology and biochemistry who want to understand the effect of prokineticins across the human body.

  • Structural Biology of Ubiquitination

    From Mechanisms to Interventions
    • 1st Edition
    • Navaneet Chaturvedi + 1 more
    • English
    Structural Biology of Ubiquitination: From Mechanisms to Interventions provides an in-depth exploration of the structural and biophysical principles governing ubiquitination and their implications in diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration. It seamlessly integrates experimental insights with advanced computational methods, including AI-driven drug discovery, molecular modeling, and biophysical simulations, offering a comprehensive toolkit for researchers and clinicians. By bridging fundamental science with translational applications, the book empowers readers to design targeted therapeutics, understand disease mechanisms at the molecular level, and accelerate progress toward personalized medicine.

  • Neuroscience of Social Behavior

    Bridging the Mind and Society
    • 1st Edition
    • Mikhail Votinov
    • English
    Neuroscience of Social Behavior: Bridging the Mind and Society aims to explore social behavior, connection, and communication through the lens of neuroscience. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the latest research and practical applications in the field, making complex brain science accessible. By providing practical insights and real-world examples, this book empowers readers to apply their newfound knowledge to better understand mechanisms of social skills, empathy, mentalizing and social decision-making.

  • Glycobiology of the Immune System and Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Shyamasree Ghosh + 1 more
    • English
    Glycobiology of the Immune System and Disease explores the integration of state-of-the-art glycobiology and immunology to raise awareness of the multifaceted roles of glycans and lectins in the immune system. Glycobiology is a rapidly growing field in biology, with relevance to biomedicine, biotechnology and basic research. Considering the central role that glycans play in immune interactions, glycoproteins and carbohydrates are becoming the targets of next-generation therapeutics, vaccines and diagnostics. Programmed remodeling of host glycans can modulate infection, autoimmunity, and cancer, while microbial glycoconjugates can serve as canonical innate receptor agonists that induce B cell and T cell activation. This important reference investigates microbial and mammalian glycans and their protein-binding partners (lectins) and shows the role they play in all innate and adaptive immune responses. With its comprehensive overview of the field, it is an important resource for academicians, graduate and post graduate students as well as professors and faculty in the field of research in glycobiology and immunology.

  • Sustainable Soil Management

    Bridging the Sustainable Development Goals
    • 1st Edition
    • Owais Bashir + 4 more
    • English
    Sustainable Soil Management: Bridging the Sustainable Development Goals addresses the issue of sustainable soil management and its connection to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It presents a range of strategies, policies, and implementation approaches for sustainable soil management, drawing on examples from around the world. In addition to sustainable soil management practices, the book also covers the dynamics of soil health, the role of soil organic matter, and the integration of agroecology and biodiversity in enhancing food security and environmental sustainability.By examining the interconnectedness of soil with key SDGs—such as zero hunger, clean water, and climate action—this book provides a roadmap for addressing global challenges.

  • Decellularization Technology in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Bioengineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Ekaterine Berishvili + 2 more
    • English
    Decellularization Technology in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Bioengineering is the fifth volume in the Regenerative and Transplant Medicine Series. Organ transplantation remains the gold standard for treating various end-stage tissue and organ failures. Regenerative medicine aims to address this gap by using cells, biomaterials, and bioactive molecules to restore or replace damaged tissues and organs. Decellularization technology stands at the forefront of these efforts, offering numerous advantages over traditional transplantation methods. This volume aims to capture the recent progress and future directions in decellularization technology, addressing the current challenges and exploring the potential clinical applications. It brings together contributions from leading experts in the field, providing a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students involved in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.

  • Advances in Food Security & Sustainability

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 11
    • English
    Advances in Food Security and Sustainability, Volume 11, highlights recent developments and emerging perspectives in addressing global food security challenges. This volume brings together a diverse collection of chapters written by international experts, examining the complex interactions between food systems, health, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation.Chapters in this release explore topics such as the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in food safety, the One Health approach to food security, regional perspectives on food security in the Americas, and the relationships between diet, health, and medical outcomes. Additional contributions examine the effects of water stress on agricultural productivity, the links between food security and health systems, and the growing importance of nutrition security in the context of ageing populations and non-communicable diseases.Further chapters discuss policy environments influencing food security, the application of decision analysis methods for food safety, and strategies to address micronutrient deficiencies through biofortification. The volume also addresses global and regional issues including meat consumption trends in Africa, protein security in Central Asia, the legacy of the Green Revolution, and the role of biodiversity and marine ecosystems in sustaining resilient food systems. Together, these chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the scientific, technological, and policy innovations shaping the future of food security and sustainability.

  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

    A Comprehensive Guide
    • 2nd Edition
    • Peter C. Hindmarsh + 1 more
    • English
    Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Guide, Second Edition maintains the approach used in the first edition written in a way which is accessible to patients and carers. This new fully illustrated edition outlines the basics of CAH and its interrelation with hormones and bodily function with fully updated chapters based on the latest clinical research. Many new topics have been added including a new chapter dedicated to gene therapy which includes principles of the concept, what the current status is, latest research developments and potential treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The book has updated patient profiles due to several new clinical studies in CAH to understand and manage the condition better and provides more practical information on how to deal with emergencies, medic alert emergency kits, emergency injection needles and new information on handling illness and surgery and more. In addition, new assays are incorporated for the analysis of pituitary and adrenal hormones for the determination of the disease. This new edition continues to be vital reference to pediatric endocrinologists as well as primary care providers to provide affected patients with an updated model of care and appropriate treatment. Patients and family members will continue to benefit from the new trend-forward information presented and will be empowered to approach their health care providers with the expectation of receiving individualized care and treatment of the disorder.

  • Melanin-Concentrating Hormone

    From Metabolism to Sleep Disorders
    • 1st Edition
    • Jackson C. Bittencourt + 1 more
    • English
    Melanin-Concentratin... Hormone: From Metabolism to Sleep Disorders offers a comprehensive understanding of this multifunctional peptide. The book covers a wide range of topics, including molecular biology of MCH, MCH in organ function, pharmacology, and MCH in disease. Recent developments in MCH imaging and pharmacological modulation are explored, as well as the impact of MCH in psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders, and its role in the neuroimmunological modulation of vitiligo. Additionally, MCH is considered in the context of reproductive behaviour, sleep, cognition and memory, and peripheral function. The book also explores MCH across various species such as humans, reptiles, non-primate mammals and teleosts. Melanin-Concentratin... Hormone: From Metabolism to Sleep Disorders is a volume in the “Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease” series and is an ideal reference for researchers working with MCH across the fields of cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, neuroscience, endocrinology and beyond.

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