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Stem Cells and Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine (Paperback): Marek J. Los, Andrzej Hudecki, Emilia Wiechec Stem Cells and Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine (Paperback)
Marek J. Los, Andrzej Hudecki, Emilia Wiechec
R3,200 Discovery Miles 32 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Stem Cells and Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine addresses the urgent need for a compact source of information on both the cellular and biomaterial aspects of regenerative medicine. By developing a mutual understanding between three separately functioning areas of science-medicine, the latest technology, and clinical economics-the volume encourages interdisciplinary relationships that will lead to solutions for the significant challenges faced by today's regenerative medicine. Users will find sections on the homeostatic balance created by apoptosis and proliferating tissue stem cells, the naturally regenerative capacities of various tissue types, the potential regenerative benefits of iPS-generation, various differentiation protocols, and more. Written in easily accessbile language, this volume is appropriate for any professional or medical staff looking to expand their knowledge with regard to stem cells and regenerative medicine.

The Science of Hormesis in Health and Longevity (Paperback): Suresh I.S. Rattan, Marios Kyriazi The Science of Hormesis in Health and Longevity (Paperback)
Suresh I.S. Rattan, Marios Kyriazi
R4,253 Discovery Miles 42 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Science of Hormesis in Health and Longevity provides a comprehensive review of mild stress-induced physiological hormesis and its role in the maintenance and promotion of health. Coverage includes the underlying mechanisms of hormesis, including details of stress-response signaling, an enriched environment, positive challenges and dose-response mechanisms, amongst others. Research from top experts is presented to provide suggestions for developing novel therapeutic strategies, along with lifestyle interventions to promote health and homoeostasis. Researchers in aging and physiology, gerontologists, clinicians and medical students will find this a valuable addition for their work.

Application of Ionic Liquids in Biotechnology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Toshiyuki Itoh, Yoon-Mo Koo Application of Ionic Liquids in Biotechnology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Toshiyuki Itoh, Yoon-Mo Koo
R7,098 Discovery Miles 70 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume explores how ionic liquids are used in different areas of biotechnology. It also provides insights on the interaction of ionic liquids with biomolecules and biomaterials. Ionic liquids have become essential players in the fields of synthesis, catalysis, extraction and electrochemistry, and their unique properties have opened a wide range of applications in biotechnology. Readers will discover diverse examples of the application of ionic liquids as solvents for biomaterials extraction and pretreatment, in enzymatic and whole cell catalysed reaction, and as activation agents for biocatalysis. Particular attention is given to the biologically functionalized ionic liquids employed in medical and pharmaceutical applications. Although ionic liquids are considered "green solvents", the contributing authors will also explore their environmental impact when applied to biotechnology. Chemical, biological and medical scientists interested in ionic liquids and biotechnology will find this work instructive and informative.

Implementing Precision Medicine in Best Practices of Chronic Airway Diseases (Paperback): Ioana Agache, Peter Hellings Implementing Precision Medicine in Best Practices of Chronic Airway Diseases (Paperback)
Ioana Agache, Peter Hellings
R3,147 Discovery Miles 31 470 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Implementing Precision Medicine in Best Practices of Chronic Airway Diseases provides a comprehensive overview of the application of precision medicine in airway diseases with a goal of promoting optimal control of disease, higher patient satisfaction and disease prevention. As medical research continues to fund this area, the book highlights the need for implementation of the principles of precision medicine into the bedside management of chronic airway diseases. It is clear that chronic airway diseases are heterogeneous and that a personalized approach is warranted whereby treatment is tailored to the level of the individual patient. Written for basic researchers, medical doctors and other healthcare practitioners this book provides guidance on the implementation of the principles of precision medicine into further research and daily clinical practice.

Mesoporous Silica-based Nanomaterials and Biomedical Applications - Part A, Volume 43 (Hardcover): Fuyuhiko Tamanoi Mesoporous Silica-based Nanomaterials and Biomedical Applications - Part A, Volume 43 (Hardcover)
Fuyuhiko Tamanoi
R3,661 Discovery Miles 36 610 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Cancer Therapy and Diagnosis, Part A, Volume 43 in The Enzymes series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on Mesoporous silica nanoparticle synthesis, Periodic mesoporous organosilica, Nanovalves and other nanomachine-equipped nanoparticles and controlled release, Two-photon light control and photodynamic therapy, Biodegradable PMO nanoparticles, Cationic mesoporous silica and protein delivery, Drug loading, stimuli-responsive delivery and cancer treatment, Animal models and cancer therapy, siRNA delivery and TWIST shutdown for ovarian cancer treatment, and TBC (mesoporous silica nanoparticles and cancer therapy or biodistribution of MSN).

Enhancing Health and Sports Performance by Design - Proceedings of the 2019 Movement, Health & Exercise (MoHE) and... Enhancing Health and Sports Performance by Design - Proceedings of the 2019 Movement, Health & Exercise (MoHE) and International Sports Science Conference (ISSC) (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Mohd Hasnun Arif Hassan, Ahmad Munir Che Muhamed, Nur Fahriza Mohd Ali, Denise Koh Choon Lian, Kok Lian Yee, …
R5,687 Discovery Miles 56 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book gathers papers presented at the 2019 Movement, Health & Exercise (MoHE) Conference and International Sports Science Conference (ISSC). The theme of this year's conference was "Enhancing Health and Sports Performance by Design". The content covers (but is not limited to) the following topics: exercise science; human performance; physical activity & health; sports medicine; sports nutrition; management & sports studies; and sports engineering & technology.

Oxidants, Antioxidants, and Impact of the Oxidative Status in Male Reproduction (Paperback): Ralf Henkel, Luna Samanta, Ashok... Oxidants, Antioxidants, and Impact of the Oxidative Status in Male Reproduction (Paperback)
Ralf Henkel, Luna Samanta, Ashok Agarwal
R2,830 R2,661 Discovery Miles 26 610 Save R169 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Oxidants, Antioxidants and Impact of the Oxidative Status in Male Reproduction is an essential reference for fertility practitioners and research and laboratory professionals interested in learning about the role of reactive oxygen species in sperm physiology and pathology. The book focuses on unravelling the pathophysiology of oxidative stress mediated male infertility, recruiting top researchers and clinicians to contribute chapters. This collection of expertise delves into the physico-chemical aspects of oxidative stress, including a new focus on reductive stress. Furthermore, the inclusion of clinical techniques to determine oxidative stress and the OMICS of reductive oxidative stress are also included. This is a must-have reference in the area of oxidative stress and male reproductive function.

Plasma Cancer Therapy (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Michael Keidar Plasma Cancer Therapy (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Michael Keidar
R4,386 Discovery Miles 43 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book, written by key researchers in the field, provides a comprehensive analysis and overview of the state of the art of plasma-based cancer therapy. Recent progress in atmospheric plasmas has led to non-thermal or cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) devices with ion temperatures close to room temperature. In contrast to many existing anti-cancer approaches, CAP is a selective anti-cancer modality which has demonstrated significant potential in cancer therapy.Written by a global, cross-disciplinary group of leading researchers, this book covers basic theory, generation, diagnostics, and simulation of cold atmospheric plasma, as well as their clinical application in cancer therapy, immunotherapy, and future outlook, giving a complete picture of the field. It is meant for a broad audience, from students to engineers and scientists, who are interested in the emerging world of plasma medical applications. It presents recent advances, primary challenges, and future directions of this exciting, cutting-edge field.

Information Retrieval in Biomedicine - Natural Language Processing for Knowledge Integration (Hardcover): Violaine Prince,... Information Retrieval in Biomedicine - Natural Language Processing for Knowledge Integration (Hardcover)
Violaine Prince, Mathieu Roche
R6,184 Discovery Miles 61 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Today, there is an intense interest for bio natural language processing (NLP) creating a need among researchers, academicians, and practitioners for a comprehensive publication of articles in this area. ""Information Retrieval in Biomedicine: Natural Language Processing for Knowledge Integration"" provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in this area according to a linguistic granularity. As a critical mass of advanced knowledge, this book presents original applications, going beyond existing publications while opening up the road for a broader use of NLP in biomedicine.

Digital Twins - Applications to the Design and Optimization of Bioprocesses (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Christoph Herwig, Ralf... Digital Twins - Applications to the Design and Optimization of Bioprocesses (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Christoph Herwig, Ralf Poertner, Johannes Moeller
R8,303 Discovery Miles 83 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is the second of two volumes that together provide an overview of the latest advances in the generation and application of digital twins in bioprocess design and optimization. Both processes have undergone significant changes over the past few decades, moving from data-driven approaches into the 21st-century digitalization of the bioprocess industry. Moreover, the high demand for biotechnological products calls for efficient methods during research and development, as well as during tech transfer and routine manufacturing. In this regard, one promising tool is the use of digital twins, which offer a virtual representation of the bioprocess. They reflect the mechanistics of the biological system and the interactions between process parameters, key performance indicators and product quality attributes in the form of a mathematical process model. Furthermore, digital twins allow us to use computer-aided methods to gain an improved process understanding, to test and plan novel bioprocesses, and to efficiently monitor them. This book focuses on the application of digital twins in various contexts, e.g. computer-aided experimental design, seed train prediction, and lifeline analysis. Covering fundamentals as well as applications, the two volumes offers the ideal introduction to the topic for researchers in academy and industry alike.

Shoaling with Fish: Using Miniature Robotic Agents to Close the Interaction Loop with Groups of Zebrafish Danio rerio... Shoaling with Fish: Using Miniature Robotic Agents to Close the Interaction Loop with Groups of Zebrafish Danio rerio (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Frank Bonnet, Francesco Mondada
R2,876 Discovery Miles 28 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Robotic animals are nowadays developed for various types of research, such as bio-inspired robotics, biomimetics and animal behavior studies. More specifically, in the case of collective animal behavior research, the robotic device can interact with animals by generating and exploiting signals relevant for social behavior. Once perceived by the animal society as conspecific, these robots can become powerful tools to study the animal behaviors, as they can at the same time monitor the changes in behavior and influence the collective choices of the animal society. In this book, we present novel robotized tools that can integrate shoals of fish in order to study their collective behaviors. We used the current state of the art on the zebrafish social behavior to define the specifications of the robots, and we performed stimuli analysis to improve their developments. Bio-inspired controllers were designed based on data extracted from experiments with zebrafish for the robots to mimic the zebrafish locomotion underwater. Experiments involving mixed groups of fish and robots qualified the robotic system to be integrated among a zebrafish shoal and to be able to influence the collective decisions of the fish. These results are very promising for the field of animal-robot interaction studies, as we showed the effect of the robots in long-duration experiments and repetitively, with the same order of response from the animals.

Biomedical Visualisation - Volume 10 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Paul M Rea Biomedical Visualisation - Volume 10 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Paul M Rea
R4,388 Discovery Miles 43 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This edited book explores the use of technology to enable us to visualise the life sciences in a more meaningful and engaging way. It will enable those interested in visualisation techniques to gain a better understanding of the applications that can be used in visualisation, imaging and analysis, education, engagement and training. The reader will also be able to learn about the use of visualisation techniques and technologies for the historical and forensic settings. The reader will be able to explore the utilisation of technologies from a number of fields to enable an engaging and meaningful visual representation of the biomedical sciences. The chapters presented in this volume cover such a diverse range of topics, with something for everyone. We present here chapters on technology enhanced learning in neuroanatomy; 3D printing and surgical planning; changes in higher education utilising technology, decolonising the curriculum and visual representations of the human body in education. We also showcase how not to use protective personal equipment inspired by the pandemic; anatomical and historical visualisation of obstetrics and gynaecology; 3D modelling of carpal bones and augmented reality for arachnid phobias for public engagement. In addition, we also present face modelling for surgical education in a multidisciplinary setting, military medical museum 3D digitising of historical pathology specimens and finally computational fluid dynamics.

Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Mostafizur Rahaman, Dipak Khastgir, Ali Kanakhir Aldalbahi Carbon-Containing Polymer Composites (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Mostafizur Rahaman, Dipak Khastgir, Ali Kanakhir Aldalbahi
R5,199 Discovery Miles 51 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book discusses the methods synthesizing various carbon materials, like graphite, carbon blacks, carbon fibers, carbon nanotubes, and graphene. It also details different functionalization and modification processes used to improve the properties of these materials and composites. From a geometrical-structural point of view, it examines different properties of the composites, such as mechanical, electrical, dielectric, thermal, rheological, morphological, spectroscopic, electronic, optical, and toxic, and describes the effects of carbon types and their geometrical structure on the properties and applications of composites.

Health Data Processing - Systemic Approaches (Hardcover): Marius Fieschi Health Data Processing - Systemic Approaches (Hardcover)
Marius Fieschi
R4,509 R4,188 Discovery Miles 41 880 Save R321 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Health Data Processing: Systemic Approaches focuses on the design of health information systems and touches on the main themes of medical informatics and public health. The book is written for health professionals in practice or training, and is especially useful for decision-makers or future decision-makers in the field of health information systems. Users will find sections on the question of reusing data for other purposes, protection of individual liberties that this data and technologies make more acute, and the irruption of large masses of genetic data and its related problems. This book develops the methodological and conceptual aspects related to these issues.

Religion and Biopolitics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Mirjam Weiberg-Salzmann, Ulrich Willems Religion and Biopolitics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Mirjam Weiberg-Salzmann, Ulrich Willems
R2,926 Discovery Miles 29 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Given the profound moral-ethical controversies regarding the use of new biotechnologies in medical research and treatment, such as embryonic research and cloning, this book sheds new light on the role of religious organizations and actors in influencing the bio-political debates and decision-making processes. Further, it analyzes the ways in which religious traditions and actors formulate their bio-ethical positions and which rationales they use to validate their positions. The book offers a range of case studies on fourteen Western democracies, highlighting the bio-ethical and political debates over human stem cell research, therapeutic and reproductive cloning, and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis. The contributing authors illustrate the ways in which national political landscapes and actors from diverse and often fragmented moral communities with widely varying moral stances, premises and commitments formulate their bio-ethical positions and seek to influence political decisions.

Integrated Nano-Biomechanics (Hardcover): Takami Yamaguchi, Takuji Ishikawa, Y. Imai Integrated Nano-Biomechanics (Hardcover)
Takami Yamaguchi, Takuji Ishikawa, Y. Imai
R4,664 R4,330 Discovery Miles 43 300 Save R334 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Integrated Nano-Biomechanics provides an integrated look into the rapidly evolving field of nanobiomechanics. The book demystifies the processes in living organisms at the micro- and nano-scale through mechanics, using theoretical, computational and experimental means. The book develops the concept of integrating different technologies along the hierarchical structure of biological systems and clarifies biomechanical interactions among different levels for the analysis of multi-scale pathophysiological phenomena. With a focus on nano-scale processes and biomedical applications, it is shown how knowledge obtained can be utilized in a range of areas, including diagnosis and treatment of various human diseases and alternative energy production. This book is based on collaboration of researchers from a unique combination of fields, including biomechanics, computational mechanics, GPU application, electron microscopy, biology of motile micro-organisms, entomological mechanics and clinical medicine. The book will be of great interest to scientists and researchers involved in disciplines, such as micro- and nano-engineering, bionanotechnology, biomedical engineering, micro- and nano-scale fluid-mechanics (such as in MEMS devices), nanomedicine and microbiology, as well as industries such as optical devices, computer simulation, plant based energy sources and clinical diagnosis of the gastric diseases.

Stimuli Responsive Polymeric Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery Applications - Volume 1: Types and triggers (Hardcover): Abdel... Stimuli Responsive Polymeric Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery Applications - Volume 1: Types and triggers (Hardcover)
Abdel Salam Hamdy Makhlouf, Nedal Yusuf Abu-Thabit
R5,990 R5,539 Discovery Miles 55 390 Save R451 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Stimuli Responsive Polymeric Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery Applications, Volume One: Types and Triggers discusses, in detail, the recent trends in designing biodegradable and biocompatible single-responsive polymers and nanoparticles for safe drug delivery. Focusing on the most advanced materials and technologies, evaluation methods, and advanced synthesis techniques stimuli-responsive polymers, the book is an essential reference for scientists with an interest in drug delivery vehicles. Sections focus on innovation, development and the increased global demand for biodegradable and biocompatible responsive polymers and nanoparticles for safe drug delivery.

Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Drug Delivery (Paperback): Dr. Inamuddin, Abdullah M. Asiri, Ali Mohammad Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Drug Delivery (Paperback)
Dr. Inamuddin, Abdullah M. Asiri, Ali Mohammad
R9,197 R8,462 Discovery Miles 84 620 Save R735 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Applications of Nanocomposite in Drug Delivery discusses and explores the applications of nanocomposites in the area of drug delivery. Starting with a scientific understanding of drug delivery fundamentals, the book explores the utility of nanocomposites in the area of controlled, transdermal, osteo-articular tuberculosis and stimulus sensitive drug delivery applications. The book intricately details and discusses a variety of methods for their preparation, while also highlighting specific applications of nanocomposites in targeted drug delivery.

Electron-Based Bioscience and Biotechnology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Masaharu Ishii, Satoshi Wakai Electron-Based Bioscience and Biotechnology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Masaharu Ishii, Satoshi Wakai
R2,888 Discovery Miles 28 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to electron-based bioscience, biotechnology, and biocorrosion. It both explains the importance of electron flow during metabolic processes in microorganisms and provides valuable insights into emerging applications in various fields. In the opening section, readers will find up-to-date information on topics such as electron transfer reactions, extracellular electron transfer mechanisms, direct interspecies electron transfer, and electron uptake by sulfate-reducing bacteria. The focus then shifts to state-of-the-art advances and applications in the field of biotechnology. Here, the coverage encompasses e.g. progress in understanding electrochemical interactions between microorganisms and conductive particles, enzymatic reactions and their application in the bioproduction of useful chemicals, and the importance of redox balance for fatty acid production. In closing, the book addresses various aspects of the complex phenomenon of microbiologically induced corrosion, highlighting novel insights from the fields of electromicrobiology and electrochemistry and their implications.

Advances in Computer Vision and Computational Biology - Proceedings from IPCV'20, HIMS'20, BIOCOMP'20, and... Advances in Computer Vision and Computational Biology - Proceedings from IPCV'20, HIMS'20, BIOCOMP'20, and BIOENG'20 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Hamid R Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis, Hayaru Shouno, Fernando G. Tinetti, Quoc-Nam Tran
R10,496 Discovery Miles 104 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book presents the proceedings of four conferences: The 24th International Conference on Image Processing, Computer Vision, & Pattern Recognition (IPCV'20), The 6th International Conference on Health Informatics and Medical Systems (HIMS'20), The 21st International Conference on Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (BIOCOMP'20), and The 6th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (BIOENG'20). The conferences took place in Las Vegas, NV, USA, July 27-30, 2020, and are part of the larger 2020 World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, & Applied Computing (CSCE'20), which features 20 major tracks. Authors include academics, researchers, professionals, and students. Presents the proceedings of four conferences as part of the 2020 World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, & Applied Computing (CSCE'20); Includes the tracks on Image Processing, Computer Vision, & Pattern Recognition, Health Informatics & Medical Systems, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology & Biomedical Engineering; Features papers from IPCV'20, HIMS'20, BIOCOMP'20, and BIOENG'20.

Fluorescent Materials for Cell Imaging (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Fu-Gen Wu Fluorescent Materials for Cell Imaging (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Fu-Gen Wu
R5,131 Discovery Miles 51 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book focuses on the latest fluorescent materials for cell imaging. Cell imaging is a widely used basic technique that helps scientists gain a better understanding of biological functions through studies of cellular structure and dynamics. In the past decades, the development of a variety of new fluorescent materials has significantly extended the applications of cellular imaging techniques. This book presents recently developed fluorescent materials, including semiconductor quantum dots, carbon dots, silicon nanoparticles, metal nanoclusters, upconversion nanoparticles, conjugated polymers/polymer dots, aggregation-induced emission (AIE) probes, and coordination compounds, used for various cellular imaging purposes. It will appeal to cell biologists and other researchers in academia, industry and clinical settings who are interested in the technical development and advanced applications of fluorescence imaging in cells, tissues and organisms to explore the mechanisms of biological functions and diseases.

Titanium in Medical and Dental Applications (Paperback): Francis H Froes, Ma Qian Titanium in Medical and Dental Applications (Paperback)
Francis H Froes, Ma Qian
R6,562 R5,903 Discovery Miles 59 030 Save R659 (10%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Titanium in Medical and Dental Applications is an essential reference book for those involved in biomedical materials and advanced metals. Written by well-known experts in the field, it covers a broad array of titanium uses, including implants, instruments, devices, the manufacturing processes used to create them, their properties, corrosion resistance and various fabrication approaches. Biomedical titanium materials are a critically important part of biomaterials, especially in cases where non-metallic biomedical materials are not suited to applications, such as the case of load-bearing implants. The book also covers the use of titanium for implants in the medical and dental fields and reviews the use of titanium for medical instruments and devices.

Potato - Nutrition and Food Security (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Pinky Raigond, Brajesh Singh, Som Dutt, Swarup Kumar Chakrabarti Potato - Nutrition and Food Security (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Pinky Raigond, Brajesh Singh, Som Dutt, Swarup Kumar Chakrabarti
R5,121 Discovery Miles 51 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This informative book focuses on the nutritional value of potatoes and ways to improve it. With the world reeling under the burden of an ever-growing population, there is a pressing need for affordable and nutritious staples to feed the billions. Potatoes are grown in a broad range of countries around the world and can substantially contribute to future food security. Given the increasing consumption of potatoes, there is a need for a book that compiles information on and raises awareness of their nutritional value, while also encouraging their consumption. The respective chapters of this book cover the chemical composition, structure and health benefits of potatoes, as well as genetic modifications used to alter the concentration of relevant chemical compounds in them. The book provides an overview of potatoes as a nutrient-dense crop, and discusses important aspects such as the role of potatoes in human diet, how they can improve the overall health of individuals, their role in addressing malnutrition etc. Its chapters deal with topics such as carbohydrates and glycemic index, dietary fibers, vitamins, proteins, phenols, carotenoids, anthocyanins, minerals, lipids, glycoalkaloids, new health-promoting compounds, the composition and utilization of potato peel, nutritional significance of potato products, and potato probiotics. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to undergraduate students, graduate students and researchers in plant physiology and biochemistry, plant genetic engineering, the food sciences and agriculture, as well as industry partners in related fields.

Functional Bionanomaterials - From Biomolecules to Nanoparticles (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Devarajan Thangadurai, Jeyabalan... Functional Bionanomaterials - From Biomolecules to Nanoparticles (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Devarajan Thangadurai, Jeyabalan Sangeetha, Ramprasad
R5,178 Discovery Miles 51 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book focuses on the application of nanotechnology in medicine and drug delivery, including diagnosis and therapy. Nanomedicine can contribute to the development of a personalized medicine both for diagnosis and therapy. By interacting with biological molecules at nanoscale level, nanotechnology opens up an immense field of research and applications. Interactions between artificial molecular assemblies or nanodevices and biomolecules can be understood both in the extracellular medium and inside human cells. Operating at nanoscale allows exploitation of physical properties different from those observed at microscale, such as the volume to surface area ratio. A number of clinical applications of nanobiotechnology, such as disease diagnosis, target-specific drug delivery, and molecular imaging are being investigated. Some promising new products are also undergoing clinical trials. Such advanced applications of this approach to biological systems will undoubtedly transform the foundations of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease in the future. Nanomedicine sales reached $16 billion in 2015, with a minimum of $3.8 billion in nanotechnology R&D being invested each year. Global funding for emerging nanotechnology increased by 45% per year in recent years, with product sales exceeding $1 trillion in 2013. As the nanomedicine industry continues to grow, it is expected to have a significant impact on the global economy. This book provides clear, colorful and simple illustrations, tables, and case studies to clearly convey the content to a general audience and reader. This book also discusses the development of nanobiomaterials from biogenic (biological sources) systems for healthcare and disease therapies. This book, therefore, is useful for researchers and academicians in the fields of nanotechnology, medicine, nano-biotechnology and pharmacology.

Self-assembling Biomaterials - Molecular Design, Characterization and Application in Biology and Medicine (Hardcover): Helena... Self-assembling Biomaterials - Molecular Design, Characterization and Application in Biology and Medicine (Hardcover)
Helena S. Azevedo, Riccardo M. P. da Silva
R6,123 R5,660 Discovery Miles 56 600 Save R463 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Self-assembling biomaterials: molecular design, characterization and application in biology and medicine provides a comprehensive coverage on an emerging area of biomaterials science, spanning from conceptual designs to advanced characterization tools and applications of self-assembling biomaterials, and compiling the recent developments in the field. Molecular self-assembly, the autonomous organization of molecules, is ubiquitous in living organisms and intrinsic to biological structures and function. Not surprisingly, the exciting field of engineering artificial self-assembling biomaterials often finds inspiration in Biology. More important, materials that self-assemble speak the language of life and can be designed to seamlessly integrate with the biological environment, offering unique engineering opportunities in bionanotechnology. The book is divided in five parts, comprising design of molecular building blocks for self-assembly; exclusive features of self-assembling biomaterials; specific methods and techniques to predict, investigate and characterize self-assembly and formed assemblies; different approaches for controlling self-assembly across multiple length scales and the nano/micro/macroscopic properties of biomaterials; diverse range of applications in biomedicine, including drug delivery, theranostics, cell culture and tissue regeneration. Written by researchers working in self-assembling biomaterials, it addresses a specific need within the Biomaterials scientific community.

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