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Biological Aging - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2007 ed.): Trygve O Tollefsbol Biological Aging - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2007 ed.)
Trygve O Tollefsbol
R4,434 Discovery Miles 44 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The goal of Biological Aging: Methods and Protocols is to present some of the most promising and important tools that are currently used in biological aging research. These tools include established protocols such as aging cell culture as well as many more contemporary approaches such as nuclear transfer, microarray and proteomics technologies and the use of ribozymes in aging research. Collectively, these powerful tools combined with the many other techniques that are presented are rapidly advancing the exciting and expanding field of biological aging.

Xenotransplantation - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2012): Cristina Costa, Rafael Manez Xenotransplantation - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2012)
Cristina Costa, Rafael Manez
R2,953 Discovery Miles 29 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Despite many technological challenges faced by the xenotransplantation field, many major advances have been made in the last two decades. The field seeks to overcome the limitations and difficulties in organ procurement, which also apply to human cells and tissues, and facilitate the development of new therapies based on cell and engineered-tissue. Xenogeneic cells are simpler than solid organs and seem to pose less hurdles to attain long-term graft survival. In, Xenotransplantation: Methods and Protocols expert researchers study characterizations of xenogeneic interactions at the cellular and molecular levels and describe the use of relevant small-animal and pig-to-primate models. Related ethical and legal considerations are also covered. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology (TM) series format, the chapters include the kind of detailed description and implementation advice that is crucial for getting optimal results in the laboratory. Thorough and intuitive, Xenotransplantation: Methods and Protocols aids scientists in continuing to study xenotransplantation and its multiple aspects.

Epithelial Organization and Development (Hardcover, 1992 ed.): T. P. Fleming Epithelial Organization and Development (Hardcover, 1992 ed.)
T. P. Fleming
R5,812 Discovery Miles 58 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Epithelia are one of the commonest tissue types in the animal kingdom. Chapters from leading scientists in the major international research laboratories use examples from different systems to illustrate the form and function of epithelia. An important theme is the way in which epithelial cells differentiate to specialized tissue - reversal of this process occurs when cells become tumorigenic.

Lysosomes (Hardcover, 2005 ed.): Paul Saftig Lysosomes (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
Paul Saftig
R4,358 Discovery Miles 43 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Lysosomes are membrane-surrounded organelles which are present in all animal cells. The importance of this organelle is underlined by an increasing number of human diseases, which are associated with an impaired function of the lysosomal compartment.

This book summarizes the current state-of-the art knowledge about this unique organelle. It addresses the biogenesis of this compartment, the transport of lysosomal proteins, the role of the lysosomal membrane in lysosomal stability and transport, the function of lysosomal proteases and hydrolases, lysosomal storage disorders, and new concepts on how to treat these diseases. In addition to these classical topics, new insights into lysosomal functions are covered by chapters dealing with specialized lysosomes involved in bone resorption and plasma membrane repair, the lysosomal transciptome, and proteome and the emerging role of lysosomes in special forms of autophagy.

This book will provide readers with a comprehensive overview into how this fascinating organelle works and how research in the field is developing.

Development of Plant-Based Medicines: Conservation, Efficacy and Safety (Hardcover, 2001 ed.): Praveen K. Saxena Development of Plant-Based Medicines: Conservation, Efficacy and Safety (Hardcover, 2001 ed.)
Praveen K. Saxena
R4,509 Discovery Miles 45 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The plant' is often the most neglected part of plant-based medicine. Throughout time, humans have searched, collected, and effectively used plants for healing. Currently, the medicinal plant-based business is flourishing at a dramatic pace and at the expense of an already declining population of plant species, many of which are on the verge of extinction. In spite of this history and popularity, the mystery of what transforms a plant into a medicinal plant persists, and there are chronic problems with ensuring the safety and efficacy of medicinal plant products. Therefore, there is a real need for a full characterization of medicinal plant species and for the development and application of novel technologies for the production of plant-based medicines. This book highlights some of the recent advances and new approaches to the development of technologies for plant-based medicines and is intended to stimulate new discussions among researchers, regulatory authorities, and pharmaceutical organizations, leading to significant advancements in the field.

Nanomaterial - Impacts on Cell Biology and Medicine (Hardcover, 2014): David G. Capco, Yongsheng Chen Nanomaterial - Impacts on Cell Biology and Medicine (Hardcover, 2014)
David G. Capco, Yongsheng Chen
R5,965 R5,131 Discovery Miles 51 310 Save R834 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The rapidly developing field of nanomaterials has expanded in many commercial areas. More recent studies have begun to provide a foundation for understanding how nanomaterials influence cells and how they also can serve as methodological tools for studies in medicine and cell biology, including research into stem cells. Recent investigations have shown affects of nanomaterials on specific subcellular structures, such as the actin-based brush border network in cells with an increasing emphasis on the barrier function of epithelial tissues. While other studies have shown involvement of nanoparticles in specific cytoplasmic signal transduction events such as the rise in intracellular free calcium, a signaling event known to regulate many changes in cell architecture and function. In parallel, nanomaterials are increasingly used in medicine for drug delivery, treatment of cancer and an increasing number of new applications. This book investigates these areas and also includes new methods for assessment in cell biology and medicine.

Advances in Medicine and Medical Research (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Mieczyslaw Pokorski Advances in Medicine and Medical Research (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Mieczyslaw Pokorski
R2,877 Discovery Miles 28 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book focuses on issues in clinical practice and research that are of general interest. The articles primarily focus on understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of diseases, their prevention, and therapy. The topics addressed include cardiovascular regulation with regard to blood pressure and heart rate variability, and to coupling blood pressure changes with subarachnoid fluid oscillations. In addition, the book discusses recent advances in the diagnostics of and targeted molecular therapy for renal and pancreatic malignancies, growth disorders, vitamin D and calcium homeostasis in children in the context of neonatal urolithiasis, and neurosurgical interventions in multifarious age-related diseases of the vertebrae. Neuropsychological aspects of patients' quality of life and of shaping medical staff's attitude toward patients are also addressed. The respective articles are intended to build a bridge between basic and clinical research. Further, the book enhances the current body of knowledge on diagnostics and patient treatment and offers valuable new perspectives on practical clinical issues. As such, it offers a unique resource for clinicians, family physicians, medical scholars, and professionals engaged in patient management.

G-Quadruplex DNA - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2010 ed.): Peter Baumann G-Quadruplex DNA - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)
Peter Baumann
R4,418 Discovery Miles 44 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Recent work has revealed that stabilizing G-quadruplexes in telomeric DNA inhibits telomerase activity, providing impetus for the development of G-quartet-interacting drugs, while G-quartet-containing oligonucleotides have been recognized as a potent class of aptamers effective against STAT3 and other transcription factors implicated in oncogenesis, proving these guanine-quartets to be a vital and rich area for future study. In "G-Quadruplex DNA: Methods and Protocols", experts in the field present a collection of detailed techniques for studying G-quartet formation, dynamics, and molecular recognition. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology (TM) series format, chapters include brief introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, "G-Quadruplex DNA: Methods and Protocols "promises to be a useful resource for those familiar with G-quartets as well as an easy entry point for those researchers from diverse fields who are just developing an interest in the exciting implications of G-quadruplex DNA.

The Living End - The New Sciences of Death, Ageing and Immortality (Hardcover): G. Brown The Living End - The New Sciences of Death, Ageing and Immortality (Hardcover)
G. Brown
R1,408 Discovery Miles 14 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The decline of infections, starvation, heart attack, and stroke has allowed people to reach extreme old age--and ushered in disability, dementia, and degenerative disease, with profound consequences for the self and society. In chapters echoing Dante's nine circles of hell, Dr. Guy Brown explores these vital issues at various levels, from the cell, to the whole body, to society and how all this new medical technology affects the meaning of death. He tracks the seismic shifts in the causes and character of death that are rocking medicine and reveals how technological innovations, such as cloning and electronic interfaces, hint at new modes of "survival" after death.

Piezoelectric Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications (Hardcover, 2012 ed.): Gianni Ciofani, Arianna Menciassi Piezoelectric Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
Gianni Ciofani, Arianna Menciassi
R2,894 Discovery Miles 28 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nanoscale structures and materials have been explored in many biological applications because of their novel and impressive physical and chemical properties. Such properties allow remarkable opportunities to study and interact with complex biological processes. This book analyses the state of the art of piezoelectric nanomaterials and introduces their applications in the biomedical field. Despite their impressive potentials, piezoelectric materials have not yet received significant attention for bio-applications. This book shows that the exploitation of piezoelectric nanoparticles in nanomedicine is possible and realistic, and their impressive physical properties can be useful for several applications, ranging from sensors and transducers for the detection of biomolecules to sensible substrates for tissue engineering or cell stimulation. The book also focuses on the preparation, characterization and bio-applications of piezoelectric nanoparticles.

Recombinant Gene Expression Protocols (Hardcover): Rocky S. Tuan Recombinant Gene Expression Protocols (Hardcover)
Rocky S. Tuan
R4,470 Discovery Miles 44 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The current explosive progress in molecular biological research can be definitively traced to the development of molecular cloning technology. The ability to insert specific gene sequences into cloning vectors and their subse quent expansion is the cornerstone of modem molecular biology. A direct practical outcome of molecular cloning technology is its application to ex press specific recombinant genes. Currently, recombinant gene products are used in a wide spectrum of applications, including gene therapy, production of bioactive pharmaceuticals, synthesis of novel biopolymers, in agriculture and animal husbandry, and so on. A fundamental requirement for successful recombinant gene expression is the design of the cloning vector and the choice of the host organism for expression. Recombinant Gene Expression Protocols grows out of the need for a laboratory manual that provides the reader the background and rationale, as well as the practical protocols for the preparation of "expression constructs" and their introduction into appropriate host cells and/or organisms. The chap ters in this book are grouped by their expression hosts, including E. coli, yeast, mammalian cells, nonmammalian eukaryotes such as plants, Xenopus, and insects, as well as in transgenic organisms. In-depth information is presented on the important characteristics of expression cloning vectors and the various methods for efficiently introducing expression constructs into target cells and/ or organisms. Throughout Recombinant Gene Expression Protocols, the authors have consistently striven for a balanced presentation of both background informa tion and actual laboratory details.

Information Processing in Cells and Tissues - Proceedings of an International Workshop Held in Sheffield, UK, September 1-4,... Information Processing in Cells and Tissues - Proceedings of an International Workshop Held in Sheffield, UK, September 1-4, 1997 (Abridged, Hardcover, Abridged edition)
Mike Holcombe, Ray Paton
R2,614 Discovery Miles 26 140 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Signalling and Communication: An Introduction to Section 1; R. Paton. Some Aspects of Gap Junction Dynamics in Embryonic Systems; S. Baigent, et al. Real Time Processing of Nerve Signals for Controlling a Limb Prostheses; M. Bodgan, W. Rosentiel. Stimulus-Secretion Coupling in Pancreatic beta-Cells Explained by Chay's Store-Operated Model; T.R. Chay. Towards Computational Models of Chemotaxis in Escherichia Coli; L. Clarke, R.C. Paton. Three Modes of Calcium-Induced Calcium Release (CICR) in Neurons; D.D. Friel. Theta-Neuron, a One Dimensional Spiking Model that Reproduces in Vitro and in Vivo Spiking Characteristics of Cortical Neurons; B.S. Gutkin, G.B. Ermentrout. Computation and Information: An Introduction to Section 2; R. Paton. Morphomechanical Feedback in Embryonic Development; L.V. Beloussov. Information Processing in Computational Tissues;M.H. Butler, et al. Semiotics of Complex Systems: A Hierarchical Notation for the Mathematical Structure of a Single Cell; J.L.R. Chandler. Localization and Nonlocality in Computation; R. Cottam, et al. Mining the Gene Expression Matrix: Inferring Gene Relationships from Large Scale Gene Expression Data; P. D'haeseleer, et al. Epilogue-Concluding Discussions; M. Holcombe. 18 Additional Chapters. Index.

Cadmium Interaction with Animal Cells (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Frank Thevenod, David Petering, Douglas M Templeton, Wing-Kee... Cadmium Interaction with Animal Cells (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Frank Thevenod, David Petering, Douglas M Templeton, Wing-Kee Lee, Andrea Hartwig
R4,348 Discovery Miles 43 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book outlines the interaction of cadmium with the proteome and signalling molecules of mammalian cells. Chapters from expert contributors cover topics such as cadmium chemical biology, membrane receptors and transporters for cadmium and cadmium complexes, and targets of cadmium toxicity. Students and researchers working in bioinorganic chemistry will find this book an important account.

Erythropoiesis - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Joyce A. Lloyd Erythropoiesis - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Joyce A. Lloyd
R5,109 Discovery Miles 51 090 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This detailed volume provides thorough protocols describing how to use genetics to study mouse and zebrafish erythropoiesis in whole animal models and for genetically manipulating cultured mouse and human erythroid cells. Protocols include strategies to analyze circulating red blood cell parameters, as well as progenitor cell status, stage of differentiation, and enucleation. Methods for the study of erythroid cell gene regulation using chromatin immunoprecipitation and chromatin conformation capture are detailed. Furthermore, protocols are provided to examine stress erythropoiesis, erythroblastic islands, and erythroblast structure. The collection also includes reviews on the available mouse models of erythropoiesis, as well as on future considerations for good manufacturing practice in order to translate the manufacture of erythrocytes to the clinic. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Erythropoiesis: Methods and Protocols provides a definitive source for molecular and cellular biology protocols to study erythropoiesis and to move this vital field forward.

Cell Culture Engineering VI (Hardcover, Reprinted from CYTOTECHNOLOGY, 28:1-3): Michael J. Betenbaugh, Jeffrey J. Chalmers, Rob... Cell Culture Engineering VI (Hardcover, Reprinted from CYTOTECHNOLOGY, 28:1-3)
Michael J. Betenbaugh, Jeffrey J. Chalmers, Rob Arathoon, Frank W.R. Chaplen, Alison J. Mastrangelo
R4,556 Discovery Miles 45 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The latest edition in this continuing series includes the newest advances in the rapidly evolving field of animal cell culture, genetic manipulations for heterologous gene expression, cell line enhancements, improved bioreactor designs and separations, gene therapy manufacturing, tissue engineering, anti-apoptosis strategies and cell cycle research. The contents include new research articles as well as critical reviews on emerging topics such as viral and viral-like agent contamination of animal cell culture components. These papers were carefully selected from contributions by leading academic and industrial experts in the biotechnology community at the recent Cell Culture Engineering VI Meeting in San Diego, USA, 1998. However, the book is not merely a proceedings. Audience: Biochemical engineers, cell biologists, biochemists, molecular biologists, immunologists and other disciplines related to cell culture engineering, working in the academic environment and the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

Measuring Oxidants and Oxidative Stress in Biological Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Lawrence J. Berliner, Narasimham L.... Measuring Oxidants and Oxidative Stress in Biological Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Lawrence J. Berliner, Narasimham L. Parinandi
R4,367 Discovery Miles 43 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book describes the methods of analysis and determination of oxidants and oxidative stress in biological systems. Reviews and protocols on select methods of analysis of ROS, RNS, oxygen, redox status, and oxidative stress in biological systems are described in detail. It is an essential resource for both novices and experts in the field of oxidant and oxidative stress biology.

Histochemical and Cytochemical Methods of  Visualization (Paperback): Jean-Marie Exbrayat Histochemical and Cytochemical Methods of Visualization (Paperback)
Jean-Marie Exbrayat
R2,367 Discovery Miles 23 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Histochemistry and cytochemistry are important fields for studying the inner workings of cells and tissues of the body. While visualization techniques have been in use for many years, new methods of detection developed recently help researchers and practitioners better understand cell activity. Histochemical and Cytochemical Methods of Visualization describes the essential techniques that can be used for histochemical investigations in both light and transmission electron microscopy. The book begins by discussing techniques in light microscopy. It reviews classical methods of visualization, histochemical and histoenzymatic methods, and methods used to visualize cell proliferation and apoptosis. Next, the book examines the cytochemical methods used in electron microscopy with traditional techniques, as well as more specialized methods. The final section provides an overview of image analysis and describes how image processing methods can be used to extract vital information. A 16-page insert supplies color illustrations to enhance the text. Techniques will continue to adapt to the latest technological innovations, allowing more and more precise quantification of images. These developments are essential to the biological as well as the medical sciences. This manual is a critical resource for novice and experienced researchers, technicians, and students who need to visualize what happens in the cell, the molecules expressed, the main enzymatic activities, and the repercussions of the molecular activities upon the structure of the cells in the body.

Cancer Stem Cells in Solid Tumors (Hardcover, 2011 ed.): Alison L. Allan Cancer Stem Cells in Solid Tumors (Hardcover, 2011 ed.)
Alison L. Allan
R5,666 Discovery Miles 56 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The "cancer stem cell" hypothesis postulates that cancer arises from a subpopulation of tumor-initiating cells or cancer stem cells (CSCs). While the idea of cancer stem cells has been around for more than a hundred years, evidence from the fields of hematology and cancer biology has now demonstrated the critical role of stem cells in hematological malignancies and suggested that these same mechanisms are also central to the initiation, progression, and treatment of solid cancers. Clinical and experimental studies have shown that CSCs exhibit many classical properties of normal stem cells, including a high self-renewal capacity and the ability to generate heterogeneous lineages; the requirement for a specific "niche"/microenvironment to grow; and an increased capacity for self-protection against harsh environments, toxins, and drugs. Cancer Stem Cells in Solid Tumors represents a detailed overview of cancer stem cells and their role in solid cancers. Comprised of 24 chapters, this volume will provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of this important and evolving field. Topics covered include: Introduction of the CSC hypothesis Historical perspectives and the contributing lessons from leukemia Current knowledge regarding the identification and role of CSCs in various forms of solid cancer including breast, brain, colorectal, pancreatic, prostate, melanoma, lung, ovarian, hepatocellular, and head and neck cancer Molecular pathways involved in driving CSC function, with a particular focus on the novel convergence of embryonic and tumorigenic signaling pathways In vitro and in vivo assays, model systems, and imaging modalities for studying CSCs The clinical importance of CSCs for cancer management and treatment, including important implications for prognosis, prediction, and treatment resistance Consideration of the controversy surrounding the CSC hypothesis and important unanswered questions in this field This collective work was written by a group of prominent international experts in cancer biology, oncology, and/or stem cell biology. It will serve as a valuable resource for established researchers, professors, health care professionals, and students in the medical and scientific community who are investigating stem cells and/or oncology.

Cell-Cell Channels (Hardcover, 2006 ed.): Frantisek Baluska, Dieter Volkmann, Peter W. Barlow Cell-Cell Channels (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
Frantisek Baluska, Dieter Volkmann, Peter W. Barlow
R4,388 Discovery Miles 43 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

he biological sciences are dominated by the idea that cells are the functionally autonomous, physically separated, discrete units of life. TThis concept was propounded in the 19th century by discoveries of the cellular structuring of both plants and animals. Moreover, the ap parent autonomy of unicellular eukaryotes, as well as the cellular basis of the mammalian brain (an organ whose anatomy for a long while defied attempts to validate the idea of the cellular nature of its neurons), seemed to provide the final conclusive evidence for the completeness of *cell theory', a theory which has persisted in an almost dogmatic form up to the present day. However, it is very obvious that there are numerous observations which indicate that it is not the cells which serve as the basic units of biological life but that this property falls to some other, subcellular assemblage. To deal with this intricate problem concerning the fundamental unit of living matter, we proposed the so-called Cell Body concept which, in fact, devel ops an exceedingly original idea proposed by Julius Sachs at the end of the 19th century. In the case of eukaryotic cells, DNA-enriched nuclei are intimately associated with a microtubular cytoskeleton. In this configuration-as a Cell Body-these two items comprise the fundamental functional and struc tural unit of eukaryotic living matter. The Cell Body seems to be inherent to all cells in all organisms.

Mechanosensitivity of the Heart (Hardcover, 2010 ed.): Andre Kamkin, Irina Kiseleva Mechanosensitivity of the Heart (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)
Andre Kamkin, Irina Kiseleva
R5,883 Discovery Miles 58 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Investigation of the mechanisms of cellular response to different mechanical stimuli, as well as mechano-electrical feedback (MEF) in the intact heart is one of the main topics in fundamental and clinical cardiology. The present volume of "Mechanosensitivity in Cells and Tissues: Mechanosensitivity of the Heart" c- bines excellent reviews written by worldwide leaders in this ?eld. The 3rd volume is a great addition to this excellent series of books edited by Andre Kamkin and Irina Kiseleva. This volume successfully combines reviews, aimed at academic, physiology and clinical cardiology communities, devoted to mechanosensitivity of the normal and diseased heart at the ion channel, cell, tissue and organ levels. Kamkin and Kiseleva have made signi?cant contributions to the investigation of mechanosentive ion channels in cardiomyocytes and ?broblasts. Their ba- ground, in addition to extensive collaborations helped them to ?nd and consolidate valuable research ?ndings from prominent specialists in the ?eld of cardiac mechanosensitivity. In the last decade, interest in the role of MEF in the heart has increased sign- cantly. MEF within cardiac tissue is a complex phenomenon in which electroph- iological changes are triggered by myocardial stretch. This phenomenon has been studiedintheclinicalcommunityforoveracenturyandmayhavebothpro-rhythmic and arrhythmogenic consequences. While signi?cant advances have been made in understanding of the effects of mechanical forces on cardiac cells, many questions remain regarding the mechanisms whereby mechanical forces are transduced into changes which alter the behavior of various cardiac cells.

Essentials of Cell Biology (Hardcover): Ralph Becker Essentials of Cell Biology (Hardcover)
Ralph Becker
R3,581 R3,237 Discovery Miles 32 370 Save R344 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
In Situ Hybridization: Medical Applications (Hardcover, 1992 ed.): G.R. Coulton, J.De Belleroche In Situ Hybridization: Medical Applications (Hardcover, 1992 ed.)
G.R. Coulton, J.De Belleroche
R2,943 Discovery Miles 29 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In situ hybridization has developed as a means of localizing specific DNA and RNA sequences within tissues. The great strength of this approach is the ability to relate the distribution of specific nucleic acids with cell structures and the protein products of the target gene by means of immunohistochemistry. Complementary DNA, RNA or oligonucleotide probes, suitably labelled, are hybridized to specific DNA or RNA targets within tissues. The spatial information thus obtained has contributed greatly to our understanding of such diverse areas of research as gene mapping, viral infection, cytogenetics, protein synthesis, prenatal diagnosis and tissue grafting. This book is not intended as another recipe book, although it does describe theoretical and practical aspects of the technology. Rather, the authors critically describe the contribution made by in situ hybridization to specific areas of medical research.

Improvement of Crops in the Era of Climatic Changes - Volume 2 (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Parvaiz Ahmad, Mohd Rafiq Wani, Mohamed... Improvement of Crops in the Era of Climatic Changes - Volume 2 (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Parvaiz Ahmad, Mohd Rafiq Wani, Mohamed Mahgoub Azooz, Lam-Son Phan Tran
R5,087 Discovery Miles 50 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Abiotic stress drastically limits agricultural crop productivity worldwide. Climate change threatens the sustainable agriculture with its rapid and unpredictable effects, making it difficult for agriculturists and farmers to respond to the challenges cropping up from environmental stresses.In light of population growth and climate changes, investment in agriculture is the only way to avert wide scale food shortages. This challenge comes at a time when plant sciences are witnessing remarkable progress in understanding the fundamental processes of plant growth and development. Plant researchershave identifiedgenes controlling different aspects of plant growth and development, but many challenges still exist in creating an apt infrastructure, access to bioinformatics and good crop results. "Improvement of Crops in the Era of Climatic Changes, Volume2"focuses on many existing opportunities that can be applied methodically through conventional breeding, without touching upon the latest discoveries such as the power of genomics to applied breeding in plant biology.

Written by a diversefaction of internationally famedscholars, this volume adds new horizons in the field of crop improvement, genetic engineering and abiotic stress tolerance. Comprehensive and lavishly illustrated, "Improvement of Crops in the Era of Climatic Changes, Volume2"is a state-of-the-art guide to recent developmentsvis-a-visvarious aspects of plant responses in molecular and biochemical ways to create strong yields and overall crop improvement."

Biofunctional Membranes (Hardcover, 1996 ed.): D.A. Butterfield Biofunctional Membranes (Hardcover, 1996 ed.)
D.A. Butterfield
R4,615 Discovery Miles 46 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

''Interesting with many useful ideas and references. It covers a broad range and it is a good introduction to this field.'' ---Analyst

Microbial Protein Toxins (Hardcover, 2005 ed.): Manfred J. Schmitt, Raffael Schaffrath Microbial Protein Toxins (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
Manfred J. Schmitt, Raffael Schaffrath
R5,605 Discovery Miles 56 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Since the initial establishment of Robert Koch's postulates in the nineteenth century, microbial protein toxins have been recognized as a major factor of bacterial and fungal virulence. An increasing number of proteins produced and secreted by various bacteria, yeasts and plants are extremely toxic and most of them developed remarkably "intelligent" strategies to enter, to penetrate and to finally kill a eukaryotic target cell by modifying or blocking essential cellular components.

This book describes the strategies employed by protein toxins to render their pro- and eukaryotic producers a selective growth advantage over competitors. In providing an up-to-date overview on the mode of protein toxin actions, it accommodates biomedically and biologically relevant toxin model systems. As a result, it significantly broadens our perspective on biochemical architecture and molecular ploy behind the lethal principles of pro- and eukaryotic toxins.

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