https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/epigenetic-modifications-involved-in-ageing-process-the-role-of-histone-methylation-of-set-domainAgeing is characterized by the maintaining deterioration of homeostatic processes over time, leading to functional decline and increased risk of disease and death. Several distinct mechanisms underlying ageing have been reported and mounting shreds of e…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/comparison-of-cross-entropy-based-mcdm-approach-for-selection-of-material-in-sugar-industryOne of the major problems faced in engineering is the selection of the material which is most suitable for the product. Material selection from a large number with diverse mechanical, physical and chemical properties and choosing the best material which is th…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/biotechnology-applications-in-the-pectin-industryPectin and/or pectin-like polysaccharide (PLP) is one of polysaccharides contained in the plants and algae cell walls, That's known as a polymer branched from galacturonic acids. Pectins are widely used in industry to remove heavy elements, gel and stabilize materials. Furthermore, its antioxidant pr…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/the-principle-of-interpretation-of-gravity-data-using-second-vertical-derivative-methodThis chapter is aimed at demonstrating how the second vertical derivative method is been applied to gravity data for subsurface delineation. Satellite gravity data of some part of Northern Nigeria that lie between latitude 11°-13°E and longitude 8°-14°N obtai…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/pulses-a-potential-source-of-valuable-protein-for-human-dietNutritional profile of pulses has significant importance in human diet with respect to protein and mineral quality and bioavailability. Protein energy malnutrition is widespread throughout the world especially among the developing countries. Pulses being rich in macronutrients such as prot…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/elasticity-of-auxetic-materialsThe auxeticity of elastic materials is described and explained by the use of the linear and nonlinear models of elastic deformations for a wide range of strain values up to moderate levels. This chapter consists of three parts - general information on auxetic materials, description of auxetics by the model of the line…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/cardiac-and-cancer-associated-cachexia-role-of-exercise-training-non-coding-rnas-and-future-perspectSarcopenia has been defined as the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength that occurs with advancing age and has also been related to many metabolic diseases. In late stages, sarcopenia precedes cachexia, defined as a multifactorial syndrome chara…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/diabetic-peripheral-neuropathyDiabetes mellitus is one of the most common medical disorders often associated with neurological complications. Peripheral neuropathy is the most common neurological complication from diabetes with a prevalence of 10-26% of newly diagnosed adult diabetics. Diabetic neuropathy is a heterogeneous group of conditions that…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/climate-smart-maize-breeding-the-potential-of-arbuscular-mycorrhizal-symbiosis-in-improving-yield-biMaize is part of the essential food security crops for which yields need to tremendously increase to support future population growth expectations with their accompanying food and feed demand. However, current yield increases trends are sub-optimal d…
https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/enzymatic-process-for-pigeon-peaPigeon pea is generally used as a dhal i.e., in split form therefore, it is important to check its splitting i.e., hulling efficiency and maximum dhal recovery. Pre-treatments are commonly given for loosening and removing of the seed coat with retaining its edible portion. Enzymes viz. xylanase, pectinase and cellulo…