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Tumor Microenvironment Study Protocols
This volume covers the topics presented at the 3rd International Conference on Tumor Microenvironment and Cellular Stress by an international community of researchers. The conference brings together scientists to discuss different cellular and animal models of tumor microenvironment study and identify common pathways that are candidates for therapeutic intervention; stimulate collaboration betw…
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- 978-3-319-26666-4
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- 21 b/w illustrations, 64 illustrations in colour
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Tumor Cell Metabolism Pathways, Regulation and Biology
The four sections of this book cover cell and molecular biology of tumor metabolism, metabolites, tumor microenvironment, diagnostics and epigenetics. Written by international experts, it provides a thorough insight into and understanding of tumor cell metabolism and its role in tumor biology. The book is intended for scientists in cancer cell and molecular biology, scientists in drug and diagn…
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- 978-3-7091-1824-5
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- 17 b/w illustrations, 35 illustrations in colour
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Tryptophan Metabolism: Implications for Biological Processes, Health and Disease
This book discusses the relationship between cellular immunity and tryptophan metabolism, as well as its products, serotonin and melatonin, in the development of several diseases and reappraises the common signal transduction pathways of the neurodegenerative diseases, carcinogenesis, immune tolerance, inflammation, hypersensitivity reactions, neuropsychiatric disorders, in addition to bacteria…
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- 978-3-319-15630-9
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- 4 b/w illustrations, 17 illustrations in colour
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FXTAS, FXPOI, and Other Premutation Disorders
This book should serve as a resource for professionals in all fields regarding diagnosis, management, and counseling of patients with FXTAS, FXPOI and their families, as well as presenting the molecular basis for disease that may lead to the identification of new markers to predict disease risk and eventually lead to target treatments. The book will present information on all aspects of FXTA…
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- 978-3-319-33898-9
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- 10 b/w illustrations, 12 illustrations in colour
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Extremophiles and Their Applications in Medical Processes
Extremophiles are known to thrive under harsh environmental conditions. Many extremophilic bio-products are already used as life-saving drugs. Recent technological advancements of systems biology have opened the door to explore these organisms anew as sources of products that might prove useful in clinical, environmental and drug development.
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- 978-3-319-12808-5
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- 8 illustrations in colour
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Advances in Neurotechnology, Electronics and Informatics: Revised Selected Pa…
This book is a timely report on current neurotechnology research. It presents a snapshot of the state of the art in the field, discusses current challenges and identifies new directions. The book includes a selection of extended and revised contributions presented at the 2nd International Congress on Neurotechnology, Electronics and Informatics (NEUROTECHNIX 2014), held October 25-26 in Rome, I…
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- 978-3-319-26242-0
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- XII, 152
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- Biosystems & Biorobotics
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- 616.80076 ADV a
Advances in Nanotheranostics II: Cancer Theranostic Nanomedicine
This book surveys recent advances in theranostics based on magnetic nanoparticles, ultrasound contrast agents, silica nanoparticles and polymeric micelles. It presents magnetic nanoparticles, which offer a robust tool for contrast enhanced MRI imaging, magnetic targeting, controlled drug delivery, molecular imaging guided gene therapy, magnetic hyperthermia, and controlling cell fate. Multifunc…
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- 978-981-10-0063-8
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- XI, 381
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- Springer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering
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- 620.5 ADV a
Advances in Nanotheranostics I: Design and Fabrication of Theranosic Nanopart…
This book highlights the recent advances in nanotheranostics from basic research to potential applications, and discusses the modular design and engineering of multiplex nanoparticles including gold nanostructures, luminescent nanoparticles, dendrimers and liposomes. Each chapter demonstrates multifunctional nanoparticles with topics covering targeting, imaging, delivery, diagnostics, and thera…
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- 978-3-662-48544-6
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- VIII, 336
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- Springer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering
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- 620.5 ADV a
Advances in Metallic Biomaterials: Processing and Applications
This book covers the latest advances in processing techniques for producing metallic biomaterial implants. It also discusses recent developments in surface modifications using bioactive ceramics and blood-compatible polymers, as well as the adhesive strength of bioactive surface layers, before introducing the practical applications of metallic biomaterials in the fields of surgery and dentistry…
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- 978-3-662-46842-5
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- X, 281
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- Springer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering
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- 611.71 ADV a
Advances in Metallic Biomaterials: Tissues, Materials and Biological Reactions
This book reviews fundamental advances in the use of metallic biomaterials to reconstruct hard tissues and blood vessels. It also covers the latest advances in representative metallic biomaterials, such as stainless steels, Co-Cr alloys, titanium and its alloys, zirconium, tantalum and niobium based alloys. In addition, the latest findings on corrosion, cytotoxic and allergic problems caused by…
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- 978-3-662-46836-4
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- X, 348
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- Springer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering
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- 611.71 ADV a
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