This volume provides a comprehensive introduction into methods and procedures on encapsulation of sensitive food nucleus. Chapters guide readers through different strategies to encapsulate bioactive compounds and cells. Additionally, chapters will detail methods on three major issues; the nucleus to be encapsulated, the carrier material, and the encapsulation technique. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Basic Protocols in Encapsulation of Food Ingredients aims to give guidance on encapsulation techniques and an understanding on tools, materials, and supplies to implement innovative approaches.

This volume provides a comprehensive introduction into methods and procedures on encapsulation of sensitive food nucleus. Chapters guide readers through different strategies to encapsulate bioactive compounds and cells. Additionally, chapters will detail methods on three major issues; the nucleus to be encapsulated, the carrier material, and the encapsulation technique. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Basic Protocols in Encapsulation of Food Ingredients aims to give guidance on encapsulation techniques and an understanding on tools, materials, and supplies to implement innovative approaches.

This volume provides detailed descriptions on cutting-edge experimental methods to assess the multiple and complex interactions between T. cruzi and its host. Chapters detail a series of methods and protocols, ranging from rather classical biochemical/genetic approaches to modern, powerful and high-throughput '-omics' technologies, to tackle this issue, as well as novel techniques to improve treatment and clinical evaluation of Chagasic patients. Genome-wide mining strategies aimed at identifying potential parasite antigens and vaccine candidates and an overview on the challenges and milestones encountered during T. cruzi genome assembly are also included. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, 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 cutting-edge, T. cruzi Infection: Methods and Protocols aims to provide students, researchers, and clinicians who are interested in the study of Chagas disease an indispensable source of information.