{"title":"Biochemistry","description":"Books on the subject of Biochemistry","products":[{"product_id":"dance-to-the-tune-of-life-biological-relativity-hardback-9781107176249","title":"Dance to the Tune of Life; Biological Relativity (Hardback) 9781107176249","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDance to the Tune of Life\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eBiological Relativity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book formulates a relativistic theory of biology, challenging the common gene-centred view of organisms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDenis Noble (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107176249, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 1 December 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e302 pages, 21 b\/w illus.  26 colour illus.\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 16 x 2 cm, 0.64 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'The narrative is remarkable … Dance to the Tune of Life is a marvellous text reflecting on the complexity of biology.' Anna Holderbaum, The Biologist\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn this thought-provoking book, Denis Noble formulates the theory of biological relativity, emphasising that living organisms operate at multiple levels of complexity and must therefore be analysed from a multi-scale, relativistic perspective. Noble explains that all biological processes operate by means of molecular, cellular and organismal networks. The interactive nature of these fundamental processes is at the core of biological relativity and, as such, challenges simplified molecular reductionism. Noble shows that such an integrative view emerges as the necessary consequence of the rigorous application of mathematics to biology. Drawing on his pioneering work in the mathematical physics of biology, he shows that what emerges is a deeply humane picture of the role of the organism in constraining its chemistry, including its genes, to serve the organism as a whole, especially in the interaction with its social environment. This humanistic, holistic approach challenges the common gene-centred view held by many in modern biology and culture.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e 1. The universe and the principle of relativity\u003cbr\u003e 2. Biological scales and levels\u003cbr\u003e 3. Biological networks\u003cbr\u003e 4. Nature and origin of cells\u003cbr\u003e 5. Blind chance and natural selection\u003cbr\u003e 6. Biological relativity\u003cbr\u003e 7. Dancing nucleotides: natural genetic engineering\u003cbr\u003e 8. Epigenetics and a relativistic theory of evolution\u003cbr\u003e 9. The relativity of epistemology: the meaning of it all\u003cbr\u003e 10. Postscript\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Cellular biology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Cellular biology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Cellular%20biology%20%5Bcytology%5D%20%5BPSF%5D%22\"\u003ecytology PSF\u003c\/a\u003e], Molecular biology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Molecular biology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Molecular%20biology%20%5BPSD%5D%22\"\u003ePSD\u003c\/a\u003e], Biochemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biochemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biochemistry%20%5BPSB%5D%22\"\u003ePSB\u003c\/a\u003e], Genetics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Genetics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Genetics%20%5Bnon-medical%5D%20%5BPSAK%5D%22\"\u003enon-medical PSAK\u003c\/a\u003e], Evolution [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Evolution\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Evolution%20%5BPSAJ%5D%22\"\u003ePSAJ\u003c\/a\u003e], Biology, life sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biology, life sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biology,%20life%20sciences%20%5BPS%5D%22\"\u003ePS\u003c\/a\u003e], Biophysics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biophysics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biophysics%20%5BPHVN%5D%22\"\u003ePHVN\u003c\/a\u003e], Philosophy of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20of%20science%20%5BPDA%5D%22\"\u003ePDA\u003c\/a\u003e], Mathematics \u0026amp; science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mathematics \u0026amp; science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mathematics%20\u0026amp;%20science%20%5BP%5D%22\"\u003eP\u003c\/a\u003e], Physiology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physiology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physiology%20%5BMFG%5D%22\"\u003eMFG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45978342424856,"sku":"9781107176249","price":21.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107176249i_702746ea-4275-4f62-b859-55eb44f08372.jpg?v=1691362576"},{"product_id":"why-dna-from-dna-sequence-to-biological-complexity-paperback-9781107697522","title":"Why DNA?; From DNA Sequence to Biological Complexity (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107697522","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWhy DNA?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFrom DNA Sequence to Biological Complexity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescribes how the physical chemistry of the DNA molecule links biological complexity, information flux and evolution to energy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAndrew Travers (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107697522, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 17 February 2022\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e222 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm, 0.4 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'In What Is Life? 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A must-read for biology scholars, and anyone interested in life's origins, biological evolution and the interface of biology and physics.' Georgi Muskhelishvili, Agricultural University of Georgia, Tbilisi\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eInformation is central to the evolution of biological complexity, a physical system relying on a continuous supply of energy. Biology provides superb examples of the consequent Darwinian selection of mechanisms for efficient energy utilisation. Genetic information, underpinned by the Watson-Crick base-pairing rules is largely encoded by DNA, a molecule uniquely adapted to its roles in information storage and utilisation.This volume addresses two fundamental questions. Firstly, what properties of the molecule have enabled it to become the predominant genetic material in the biological world today and secondly, to what extent have the informational properties of the molecule contributed to the expansion of biological diversity and the stability of ecosystems. The author argues that bringing these two seemingly unrelated topics together enables Schrödinger's What is Life?, published before the structure of DNA was known, to be revisited and his ideas examined in the context of our current biological understanding.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e 1. The perennial question\u003cbr\u003e 2. The nature of information – information, complexity and entropy\u003cbr\u003e 3. DNA – the molecule\u003cbr\u003e 4. The evolution of biological complexity\u003cbr\u003e 5. Cooperating genomes\u003cbr\u003e 6. DNA, information and complexity\u003cbr\u003e 7. Origins\u003cbr\u003e 8. The complexity of societies\u003cbr\u003e 9. 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Dutilleul (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107400351, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 May 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages, 93 b\/w illus.  26 tables\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.67 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Dutilleul's book achieves the goal of minimizing the conceptual distance between the biologist and the applied statistician …' Plant Science Bulletin\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAttempts by ecologists to establish models for predicting the growth of a population or the fluctuations of a natural resource can be confounded by environmental heterogeneity. Spatio-Temporal Heterogeneity explores a range of available statistical methods to help ecologists in the attempt to unravel complexities, demonstrating how to place these changes into an understandable statistical framework. It addresses several key questions, including how to interpret the parameters of statistical models in relation to the biological and environmental realities, how to design a study to collect the best sample data and how to avoid pitfalls in modelling, design, statistical assessment and interpretation. Dutilleul uses a variety of examples to facilitate understanding, from plant ecology, earth and atmospheric sciences, animal biology, forestry and limnology. The accompanying CD-ROM contains MATLAB and SAS codes to aid analyses.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Conceptual introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. 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In fact, only the study of the basic cellular processes, and how these are altered in cancer cells, can ultimately provide a background for rational therapies. Bringing together the state-of-the-art contributions of international experts, Systems Biology of Cancer proposes an ultimate research goal for the whole scientific community: exploiting systems biology to generate in-depth knowledge based on blueprints that are unique to each type of cancer. Readers are provided with a realistic view of what is known and what is yet to be uncovered on the aberrations in the fundamental biological processes, deregulation of major signaling networks, alterations in major cancers and the strategies for using the scientific knowledge for effective diagnosis, prognosis and drug discovery to improve public health.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eContributors\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Introduction to Modular Organization of the Networks of Gene Functions and Cancer: 1. Systems biology of cancer progression Sam Thiagalingam\u003cbr\u003e 2. Lessons from cancer genome sequencing Antoine Ho and Jeremy S. Edwards\u003cbr\u003e 3. Application of bioinformatics to analyze the expression of tissue-specific and housekeeping genes in cancer Xijin Ge\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Alterations in the Regulatory Networks of Fundamental Cellular and Molecular Events in Cancer: 4. Events at DNA replication origins and genome stability Kathleen R. Nevis, Kimberly L. Raiford, Cyrus Vaziri and Jeanette Gowen Cook\u003cbr\u003e 5. Systems biology approaches bring new insights in the understanding of global gene regulatory mechanisms and their deregulation in cancer Arnaud Krebs and László Tora\u003cbr\u003e 6. Regulation and dysregulation of protein synthesis in cancer cells Michael J. Clemens, Androulla Elia and Simon J. Morley\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Networks of Events Responsible for the Manifestation of Aberrant Genetic and Epigenetic Codes in Cancer: 7. Genomic instability and carcinogenesis Mark E. Burkard and Prasad V. Jallepalli\u003cbr\u003e 8. Epigenomic code José Ignacio Martín-Subero and Manel Esteller\u003cbr\u003e 9. MicroRNA epigenetic systems and cancer Holly Lewis and Aurora Esquela-Kerscher\u003cbr\u003e 10. Dietary and environmental influences on the genomic and epigenomic codes in cancer Hamid Abdolmaleky and Jin-Rong Zhou\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Functional Networks of Events that Modulate Phenotypic Manifestation of Cancer: 11. Regulatory signaling networks in cell transformation and cancer Yashaswi Shrestha and William C. Hahn\u003cbr\u003e 12. RAS signaling networks Douglas Faller\u003cbr\u003e 13. The PI3K pathway in cancer Amancio Carnero\u003cbr\u003e 14. TGF? and BMP signaling in cancer Panagiotis Papageorgis, Arthur W. Lambert, Sait Ozturk and Sam Thiagalingam\u003cbr\u003e 15. The Wnt signaling network in cancer Johanna Apfel, Jignesh R. Parikh, Patricia Reischmann, Rob M. Ewing, Oliver Müller, Yu Xia and Isabel Dominguez\u003cbr\u003e 16. Apoptotic pathways and cancer Jian Yu and Lin Zhang\u003cbr\u003e 17. Molecular links between inflammation and cancer Paola Allavena, Giovanni Germano and Alberto Mantovani\u003cbr\u003e 18. Cancer metastasis Sait Ozturk, Arthur W. Lambert, Chen Khuan Wong, Panagiotis Papageorgis and Sam Thiagalingam\u003cbr\u003e 19. Cancer metabolism Dimitrios Anastasiou, Jason W. Locasale and Matthew G. Vander Heiden\u003cbr\u003e 20. Tumor microenvironment: blood vascular system in cancer metastasis Shantibhusan Senapati, Rakesh K. Singh and Surinder K. Batra\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Current State of the Evolving MMMN Cancer Progression Models of Cancer: 21. Genetic alterations in glioblastoma multiforme Giselle Y. López, Marc Samsky, Rosanne Jones, Cory Adamson and Hai Yan\u003cbr\u003e 22. Breast cancer Arthur W. Lambert, Sait Ozturk, Chen Khuan Wong, Panagiotis Papageorgis and Sam Thiagalingam\u003cbr\u003e 23. The role of growth factor induced changes in cell fate in prostate cancer progression Min Yu, Gromoslaw A. Smolen, Daniel A. Haber and Shyamala Maheswaran\u003cbr\u003e 24. Colon cancer Anthony Scott and Zhenghe Wang\u003cbr\u003e 25. Biology of human stomach cancer Bryan G. Sauer and Steven M. Powell\u003cbr\u003e 26. Pancreatic cancer Sergii Ivakhno, Kristopher Frese, Simon Tavare, Christine Iacobuzio-Donahue and David Tuveson\u003cbr\u003e 27. Deregulated signaling networks in lung cancer Anurag Singh\u003cbr\u003e 28. Modular signaling in hematopoietic malignancies Adam Lerner\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. Applications of Comprehensive Cancer Progression Models in the Fight against Cancer: 29. Role of network biology and network medicine in early detection of cancer Asad Umar and Simon Rosenfeld\u003cbr\u003e 30. Systems biology in cancer biomarkers for early detection, diagnosis and prognosis Sudhir Srivastava and Karl Krueger\u003cbr\u003e 31. Prognosis of cancer Sharyn Katz and Wafik S. El-Deiry\u003cbr\u003e 32. Cancer pharmacogenomics: challenges, promises, and its application to cancer drug discovery Lihua Yu and Kevin Webster\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Cellular biology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Cellular biology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Cellular%20biology%20%5Bcytology%5D%20%5BPSF%5D%22\"\u003ecytology PSF\u003c\/a\u003e], Molecular biology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Molecular biology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Molecular%20biology%20%5BPSD%5D%22\"\u003ePSD\u003c\/a\u003e], Biochemical immunology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biochemical immunology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biochemical%20immunology%20%5BPSBM%5D%22\"\u003ePSBM\u003c\/a\u003e], Biochemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biochemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biochemistry%20%5BPSB%5D%22\"\u003ePSB\u003c\/a\u003e], DNA \u0026amp; Genome [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on DNA \u0026amp; Genome\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22DNA%20\u0026amp;%20Genome%20%5BPSAK1%5D%22\"\u003ePSAK1\u003c\/a\u003e], Biology, life sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biology, life sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biology,%20life%20sciences%20%5BPS%5D%22\"\u003ePS\u003c\/a\u003e], Mathematical modelling [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mathematical modelling\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mathematical%20modelling%20%5BPBWH%5D%22\"\u003ePBWH\u003c\/a\u003e], Epidemiology \u0026amp; medical statistics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Epidemiology \u0026amp; medical statistics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Epidemiology%20\u0026amp;%20medical%20statistics%20%5BMBNS%5D%22\"\u003eMBNS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45978371784984,"sku":"9780521493390","price":73.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521493390i_97a3cfea-203d-4d23-ab48-a19c494ad6fc.jpg?v=1691383086"},{"product_id":"kinetics-for-the-life-sciences-receptors-transmitters-and-catalysts-paperback-9780521485869","title":"Kinetics for the Life Sciences; Receptors, Transmitters and Catalysts (Paperback) 9780521485869","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eKinetics for the Life Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eReceptors, Transmitters and Catalysts\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book introduces the reader to the kinetic analysis of a wide range of biological processes at the molecular level.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eH. 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Chris Cooper, Chemistry in Britain\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe aim of the book is to introduce the reader to the kinetic analysis of a wide range of biological processes at the molecular level. It is intended to show that the same approach can be used to resolve the number of steps in enzyme reactions, muscle contraction, visual perception and ligand binding receptors that trigger other physiological processes. Attention is also given to methods for characterizing these steps in chemical terms. Although the treatment is mainly theoretical, a wide range of examples and experimental techniques are also introduced and an historical approach is used to demonstrate the development of the theory and experimental techniques of kinetic analysis in biology.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. The Time Scales of Nature: a Historical Survey: 1. The history of the application of physical principles\u003cbr\u003e 2 Kinetics and biological problems\u003cbr\u003e 3 Time scales of nature and of measurement\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Some Mathematical Introductions: 4. The origins of exponential behaviour\u003cbr\u003e 5. Modelling of kinetic systems\u003cbr\u003e 6. Data collection, reduction and analysis\u003cbr\u003e 7. Guidelines for the derivation of equations used in the text\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Elementary Kinetic Equations: Ground Rules: 8. The law of mass action, rates and equilibria\u003cbr\u003e 9. The evaluation of first and second order rate constants\u003cbr\u003e 10. An introduction to practical steady state kinetics\u003cbr\u003e 11. Steady state kinetics of reversible effectors and ionic equilibria\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Kinetic Analysis of Complex Reactions: 12. Introduction to the study of transients and reaction sequences\u003cbr\u003e 13. Consecutive reactions and physiological responses\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Kinetic Mechanisms of Enzyme Reactions: 14. Transient kinetics and enzyme reactions\u003cbr\u003e 15. Sequential enzyme reactions in metabolism and control\u003cbr\u003e 16. Kinetics of ligand dissociation and exchange between binding sites\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. Chemical Relaxation Phenomena: 17. Applications of relaxation kinetics\u003cbr\u003e 18. Basic equations for the analysis of chemical relaxations\u003cbr\u003e 19. Chemical relaxation of ligand binding and recognition\u003cbr\u003e 20. Relaxations of proton equilibria\u003cbr\u003e PartVII. Factors Affecting the Rates of Chemical Reactions\u003cbr\u003e 21. Introduction to the history and concepts of chemical dynamics\u003cbr\u003e 22. Temperature dependence of reactions and the activation parameters\u003cbr\u003e 23. Viscosity and molecular dynamics\u003cbr\u003e 24. Diffusion control of reactions\u003cbr\u003e 25. Some comments on the use of isotopes in kinetic investigations\u003cbr\u003e Part VIII. The Role of Light in Kinetic Investigations\u003cbr\u003e 26. Applications of photochemistry\u003cbr\u003e 27. Luminescence and other excited states\u003cbr\u003e 28. The scope of fluorescence life time studies\u003cbr\u003e 29. Photolabile (caged) compounds for the initiation of reactions\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Biochemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biochemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biochemistry%20%5BPSB%5D%22\"\u003ePSB\u003c\/a\u003e], Neurosciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Neurosciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Neurosciences%20%5BPSAN%5D%22\"\u003ePSAN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45978376864024,"sku":"9780521485869","price":63.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521485869i_2fea4102-0a91-4a48-84f4-573120bf2f54.jpg?v=1691383054"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-cancer-biology-paperback-9781107601482","title":"Introduction to Cancer Biology (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107601482","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIntroduction to Cancer Biology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA concise overview of the fundamental concepts of cancer biology for those with little or no background in the field.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobin Hesketh (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107601482, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 13 December 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages, 130 b\/w illus.  38 colour illus.\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 18.9 x 1.8 cm, 0.8 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'The structure of the book is clear and well organized. The author writes well, giving excellent explanations of concepts ranging from basic principles to cutting-edge research. The book is a valuable resource for introducing lower-level students to the biology of cancer. Highly recommended.' H. Zhou, Choice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis concise overview of the fundamental concepts of cancer biology is ideal for those with little or no background in the field. A summary of global cancer patterns introduces students to the general principles of how cancers arise and the risk factors involved. By focusing on fundamental examples of the signalling pathways within cells, the functional effects of DNA damage are explained. Later chapters then build on this foundation to provide a comprehensive summary of the major signalling pathways that affect tumour development. Current therapeutic strategies are reviewed, along with a discussion of methods for tumour detection and biomarker identification. Finally, the impact of whole genome sequencing is discussed, bringing students up to date with key recent developments in the field. From basic principles to insights into cutting-edge research, this book will enable the reader to move into the cancer field with confidence.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Lessons from epidemiology\u003cbr\u003e 2. Causes of cancer\u003cbr\u003e 3. Signalling in normal cells\u003cbr\u003e 4. 'Cancer genes': mutations and cancer development\u003cbr\u003e 5. What is a tumour?\u003cbr\u003e 6. Cancer signalling networks\u003cbr\u003e 7. The future of cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment\u003cbr\u003e 8. The future of cancer in the post-genomic era\u003cbr\u003e Ten major cancers at a glance\u003cbr\u003e Appendix. 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Clinical concerns such as sterilization, surface modification, cell-biomaterial interactions, drug delivery systems and tissue engineering are discussed in detail, giving students practical insight into the real-world challenges associated with biomaterials engineering; key definitions, equations and concepts are concisely summarised alongside the text, allowing students to quickly and easily identify the most important information; and bringing together elements from across the book, the final chapter discusses modern commercial implants, challenging students to consider future industrial possibilities. Concise enough to be taught in a single semester, and requiring only a basic understanding of biology, this balanced and accessible textbook is the ideal introduction to biomaterials for students of engineering and materials science.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. 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Solutions to quizzes\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Molecular biology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Molecular biology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Molecular%20biology%20%5BPSD%5D%22\"\u003ePSD\u003c\/a\u003e], Biochemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biochemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biochemistry%20%5BPSB%5D%22\"\u003ePSB\u003c\/a\u003e], Biophysics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biophysics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biophysics%20%5BPHVN%5D%22\"\u003ePHVN\u003c\/a\u003e], Applied physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Applied physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Applied%20physics%20%5BPHV%5D%22\"\u003ePHV\u003c\/a\u003e], Physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physics%20%5BPH%5D%22\"\u003ePH\u003c\/a\u003e], Physiology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physiology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physiology%20%5BMFG%5D%22\"\u003eMFG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46002854330648,"sku":"9781108466509","price":52.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108466509i_cfd531e7-4300-47c0-9d24-a46484b90019.jpg?v=1696702353"},{"product_id":"molecular-machines-in-biology-workshop-of-the-cell-hardback-9780521194280","title":"Molecular Machines in Biology; Workshop of the Cell (Hardback) 9780521194280","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMolecular Machines in Biology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWorkshop of the Cell\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book discusses molecular machines and new techniques that are being used to better understand the processes in the cell driven by them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJoachim Frank (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521194280, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 19 December 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages, 145 colour illus.  4 tables\u003cbr\u003e28.2 x 21.3 x 2 cm, 1.06 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… insightful language about molecular machines …' Evolution News and Views\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe concept of molecular machines in biology has transformed the medical field in a profound way. Many essential processes that occur in the cell, including transcription, translation, protein folding and protein degradation, are all carried out by molecular machines. This volume focuses on important molecular machines whose architecture is known and whose functional principles have been established by tools of biophysical imaging (X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy) and fluorescence probing (single-molecule FRET). This edited volume includes contributions from prominent scientists and researchers who understand and have explored the structure and functions of these machines. This book is essential for students and professionals in the medical field who want to learn more about molecular machines.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Single-molecule FRET: technique and applications to the studies of molecular machines Xinghua Shi and Taekjip Ha\u003cbr\u003e 2. 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End-of-chapter exercises range from confidence-building calculations to computational simulation projects.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Background Material: 1. Concepts from physical chemistry\u003cbr\u003e 2. Conventions and calculations for biochemical systems\u003cbr\u003e 3. Chemical kinetics and transport processes\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Analysis and Modeling of Biochemical Systems: 4. Enzyme-catalyzed reactions\u003cbr\u003e 5. Biochemical signaling modules\u003cbr\u003e 6. Biochemical reaction networks\u003cbr\u003e 7. Coupled biochemical systems and membrane transport\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Special Topics: 8. Spatially distributed systems and reaction-diffusion modeling\u003cbr\u003e 9. Constraint-based analysis of biochemical systems\u003cbr\u003e 10. Biomacromolecular structure and molecular association\u003cbr\u003e 11. 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Appendix: the statistical basis of thermodynamics\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Biochemical engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biochemical engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biochemical%20engineering%20%5BTC%5D%22\"\u003eTC\u003c\/a\u003e], Molecular biology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Molecular biology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Molecular%20biology%20%5BPSD%5D%22\"\u003ePSD\u003c\/a\u003e], Biochemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biochemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biochemistry%20%5BPSB%5D%22\"\u003ePSB\u003c\/a\u003e], Biophysics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biophysics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biophysics%20%5BPHVN%5D%22\"\u003ePHVN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46005530263832,"sku":"9780521158244","price":42.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521158244i_b91cb0dc-ec89-4425-acf4-a685c583da7c.jpg?v=1691372800"},{"product_id":"amino-acids-and-peptides-paperback-9780521468275","title":"Amino Acids and Peptides (Paperback) 9780521468275","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAmino Acids and Peptides\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvanced undergraduate\/graduate text for chemists and biochemists working on amino acids and peptides.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eG. 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The authors concentrate on amino acids and peptides without detailed discussions of proteins, although the book gives all the essential background chemistry, including sequence determination, synthesis and spectroscopic methods, to enable the reader to appreciate protein behaviour at the molecular level. The approach is intended to encourage the reader to cross classical boundaries, as in the later chapters on the biological roles of amino acids and the design of peptide-based drugs. For example, there is a section on the enzyme-catalysed synthesis of peptides, with suitable examples, an area often neglected in texts describing peptide synthesis. This modern text will be of value in the amino acid, peptide and protein field, to advanced undergraduates, graduate students and research workers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Peptide conformations\u003cbr\u003e 3. 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The field has characteristically yielded many interesting and unusual compounds. The text discusses the structures and properties of macrocyclic compounds; the synthesis of macrocycles; polyether crown and related systems; metal-ion and molecular recognition (host-guest chemistry); as well as kinetic, thermodynamic and electrochemical aspects of a range of macrocyclic systems. A discussion of the different categories of naturally occurring macrocycles is also included. Specialist and non-specialist alike will find this a useful text. Apart from serving as a convenient reference for established workers in the field, it should also prove useful to new graduate students as well as to researchers from other areas who seek a general introduction to the subject. The topics discussed also provide a suitable basis for a senior undergraduate or graduate course in macrocyclic chemistry and inorganic complexes.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. What is different about macrocyclic ligand complexes?\u003cbr\u003e 2. Synthetic procedures\u003cbr\u003e 3. Macrocyclic systems - some further categories\u003cbr\u003e 4. The metal-ion chemistry of polyether and related macrocyclic systems\u003cbr\u003e 5. Host-guest chemistry: macrocyclic hosts and non-metallic guests\u003cbr\u003e 6. Thermodynamic considerations\u003cbr\u003e 7. Kinetic and mechanistic considerations\u003cbr\u003e 8. Redox properties\u003cbr\u003e 9. 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Lectins, which are most commonly found in plants, are widespread natural products with striking biological activities. Their specific ability to recognise and bind to simple or complex saccharides facilitates their role as effective information protein molecules. As agents of cell-to-cell recognition, lectins promote symbiosis between plants and specific nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria. As natural defensive molecules, they can protect plants against predators such as bacteria, fungi and insects. As part of our diet, lectins are powerful exogenous growth factors in the small intestine and influence our health, the digestive function and the bacterial ecology of the alimentary tract. Lectins are also important research tools in preparative biochemistry and cell science.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Lectins and their specificity\u003cbr\u003e 2. Structure of lectins\u003cbr\u003e 3. 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Their biological activity includes haemolysis and fish poisoning, and the steroid saponins are essential for the manufacture of oral contraceptives and sex hormones. Saponins have also been exploited commercially as soap substitutes and in several other industrial applications. This book gives detailed information on the occurrence and distribution of saponins, their structural types, isolation, analysis and structure determination. Biological and pharmacological activities are discussed, as are aspects of commercial and industrial use. The volume provides a valuable source of data for the different classes of compound and includes and extensive list of references.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Occurrence and distribution\u003cbr\u003e 3. Analysis and isolation\u003cbr\u003e 4. Structure determination\u003cbr\u003e 5. 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The volume also explores fully the potential use of these compounds as antiviral and antitumour agents, and thus provides a wide-ranging survey of their pharmacology and chemistry. The text is fully documented and referenced and provides the only up-to-date compilation on this subject. The volume is suitable for research scientists in the fields of organic chemistry, biochemistry, oncology, pharmacology, toxicology and botany.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. A registry of the natural lignans\u003cbr\u003e 3. Biological and clinical properties of lignans\u003cbr\u003e 4. Etoposide and teniposide\u003cbr\u003e 5. Isolation, purification and initial characterisation\u003cbr\u003e 6. Determination of structure\u003cbr\u003e 7. Biosynthesis\u003cbr\u003e 8. 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Shewry (Edited by), Arthur S. Tatham (Edited by), Allen J. Bailey (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521128483, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 4 February 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.56 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book was originally published in 2002. Elastic proteins occur in a wide range of biological systems where they have evolved to fulfil precise biological roles. The best known include proteins in vertebrate muscles and connective tissues, such as titin, elastin and fibrillin, and spider silks. 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Graham Pockley (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521177474, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 3 March 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e346 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.51 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book reviews understanding of the biological roles of extracellular molecular chaperones. It provides an overview of the structure and function of molecular chaperones, their role in the cellular response to stress and their disposition within the cell. It also questions the basic paradigm of molecular chaperone biology - that these proteins are first and foremost protein-folding molecules. Paradigms of protein secretion are reviewed and the evolving concept of proteins (such as molecular chaperones) as multi-functional molecules for which the term 'moonlighting proteins' has been introduced is discussed. The role of exogenous molecular chaperones as cell regulators is examined and the physiological and pathophysiological role that molecular chaperones play is described. In the final section, the potential therapeutic use of molecular chaperones is described and the final chapter asks the question - what does the future hold for the extracellular biology of molecular chaperones?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Molecular Chaperones and the Cell Stress Response: 1. Chaperone function: the orthodox view R. J. Ellis\u003cbr\u003e 2. Intracellular disposition of mitochondrial molecular chaperones: Hsp60, mHsp70, Cpn10 and TRAP-1 R. S. Gupta, T. Bowes, S. Sadacharan and B. 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Molecular chaperone-Cytokine interactions at the transcriptional level A. Stephanou and D. S. Latchman\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Physiological and Pathophysiological Signals: 12. Heat shock protein release and naturally-occurring exogenous heat shock proteins J. Frostegård and A. G. Pockley\u003cbr\u003e 13. Hsp27 as an anti-inflammatory Protein K. Laudanski, A. De and C. Miller-Graziano\u003cbr\u003e 14. Bip, a negative immune regulator involved in rheumatoid arthritis V. M. Corrigal and G. S. Panayi\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Molecular Chaperones as Therapeutics: 15. Neuroendocrine aspects of the molecular chaperones ADNF and ADNP I. Gozes, I. Vulih, I. Spivak-Pohis and S. Furman\u003cbr\u003e 16. Heat shock proteins regulate by both molecular and network cross-reactivity F. J. Quintana and I. R. Cohen\u003cbr\u003e 17. Heat shock protein fusions: a platform for the induction of antigen-specific immunity L. Mizzen and J. Neefe\u003cbr\u003e 18. Molecular chaperones as inducers of tumour immunity P. P. Bannerjee and Z. Li\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. What Does the Future Hold?: 19. Gazing into the crystal ball: the unfolding future of molecular chaperones L. 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Lax (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521177467, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 28 April 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e258 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.38 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eBacterial toxins that act inside cells interact very specifically with key components of the cell and some even manipulate the cell in subtle ways for their own purposes. These potent toxins, described in this 2005 book, will be of interest to both microbiologists and cell biologists. Some of these toxins are conventional multidomain toxins that are self-programmed to enter cells. Others are delivered by type III mechanisms, often as a package of potent molecules. The molecular targets for all these toxins mediate signal transduction and the cell cycle to regulate the crucial processes of cell growth, cell division and differentiation. Thus these potent toxins are not only responsible for disease, but also provide a powerful set of tools with which to interrogate the biology of the cell. In addition such toxins may act directly to promote carcinogenesis and hence their study is also of interest in a wider context.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Toxins and the interaction between bacterium and host Alistair J. Lax\u003cbr\u003e 2. The mitogenic Pasteurella multocida toxin and cellular signalling Gillian D. Pullinger\u003cbr\u003e 3. Rho-activating toxins and growth regulation Gudula Schmidt and Klaus Aktories\u003cbr\u003e 4. Cytolethal distending toxins: a paradigm for bacterial cyclostatins Bernard Ducommun and Jean de Rycke\u003cbr\u003e 5. 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P. Luzio (Author), R. J. Thompson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521278287, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 22 February 1990\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e280 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.46 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"...a well produced volume, worthy of a place in the biochemistry section of any library.\"   A. Chamlian, Cellular and Molecular Biology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe many exciting developments in cell and molecular biology in recent years have important implications for the practice of medicine. The purpose of this new text is to bring these developments to the attention of undergraduates taking courses in biochemistry. The emphasis is on topics (membrane structure and function, hormone action and secretion) where current knowledge of macromolecular and cellular structure and function is likely to contribute most to understanding the underlying pathology of common multifactorial diseases. The book also outlines the basic features of recombinant DNA techniques and the impact they are having in the diagnosis, treatment and knowledge of disease processes.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Proteins in medicine\u003cbr\u003e 2. Antibodies in medicine\u003cbr\u003e 3. Tissue-specific proteins\u003cbr\u003e 4. The plasma membrane\u003cbr\u003e 5. Hormone action\u003cbr\u003e 6. Secretion\u003cbr\u003e 7. 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The volume also explores fully the potential use of these compounds as antiviral and antitumour agents, and thus provides a wide-ranging survey of their pharmacology and chemistry. The text is fully documented and referenced and provides the only up-to-date compilation on this subject. The volume is suitable for research scientists in the fields of organic chemistry, biochemistry, oncology, pharmacology, toxicology and botany.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. A registry of the natural lignans\u003cbr\u003e 3. Biological and clinical properties of lignans\u003cbr\u003e 4. Etoposide and teniposide\u003cbr\u003e 5. Isolation, purification and initial characterisation\u003cbr\u003e 6. Determination of structure\u003cbr\u003e 7. Biosynthesis\u003cbr\u003e 8. 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This book is an updated and expanded version of Professor Smyth's The Physiology of Cestodes (1969). The text has now been entirely rewritten, taking into account advances in investigative techniques such as immunocytochemistry, in vitro culture and scanning electron microscopy, which have immensely increased our understanding of these organisms. The biochemical coverage now includes the spectacular advances in molecular biology that have occured. The book also shows how cestodes are increasingly being recognized as valuable models for investigating fundamental biological phenomena such as membrane transport and asexual\/sexual differentiation. Students of medicine, veterinary medicine, parasitology and zoology will find this book invaluable. 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Immunobiology of cestodes\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Zoology: Invertebrates [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Zoology: Invertebrates\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Zoology:%20Invertebrates%20%5BPSVT%5D%22\"\u003ePSVT\u003c\/a\u003e], Animal physiology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Animal physiology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Animal%20physiology%20%5BPSVD%5D%22\"\u003ePSVD\u003c\/a\u003e], Biochemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biochemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biochemistry%20%5BPSB%5D%22\"\u003ePSB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46007124164888,"sku":"9780521355575","price":114.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521355575i_a91c55a4-8a7f-4ec3-91e2-9bfbccd68190.jpg?v=1691375618"},{"product_id":"vitamin-receptors-vitamins-as-ligands-in-cell-communication-metabolic-indicators-hardback-9780521392808","title":"Vitamin Receptors; Vitamins as Ligands in Cell Communication - Metabolic Indicators (Hardback) 9780521392808","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eVitamin Receptors\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eVitamins as Ligands in Cell Communication - Metabolic Indicators\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book evaluates the role of vitamin-binding proteins as initiators of metabolic response.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKrishnamurti Dakshinamurti (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521392808, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 21 July 1994\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e280 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 15.6 x 1.8 cm, 0.578 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eReview of the hardback: ' … this monograph serves as a useful reference source.' Endeavour\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book was first published in 1994. Vitamins are essential micronutrients available to animal organisms through the diet. This book takes a fresh approach to vitamin-binding proteins, with emphasis on the nature of the binding of the vitamin ligand to a protein and its sequela. The role of vitamin-binding proteins as initiators of the metabolic response is evaluated. Experts in the field from around the world present an account of their work on the interaction of vitamins with specific intracellular systems through the appropriate binding proteins and how this interaction results in the biological action of vitamins. The book will be of interest to research workers and postgraduate students in the field of biochemistry and nutrition.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Serum and cellular retinoid binding proteins Dianne R. Soprano\u003cbr\u003e 2. Retinoic acid receptors Vincent Giguere\u003cbr\u003e 3. Vitamin D receptors and the mechanism of action of dihydroxyvitamin D3 J. Wesley Pike\u003cbr\u003e 4. Cabalamin binding proteins and their receptors Bellur Seetharaman and David H. Alpers\u003cbr\u003e 5. Folate binding proteins Steven Weitman, Richard G. W. Anderson and Barton A. Kamen\u003cbr\u003e 6. Riboflavin carrier proteins P. Radhakantha Adiga\u003cbr\u003e 7. Binding proteins for tocopherol, ascorbic acid, thiamine and vitamin B6 Jasbir Chauhan and Krishnamurti Dakshinamurti\u003cbr\u003e 8. Biotin binding proteins Jasbir Chauhan and Krishnamurti Dakshinamurti.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Cellular biology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Cellular biology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Cellular%20biology%20%5Bcytology%5D%20%5BPSF%5D%22\"\u003ecytology PSF\u003c\/a\u003e], Biochemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biochemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biochemistry%20%5BPSB%5D%22\"\u003ePSB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46007222796568,"sku":"9780521392808","price":95.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521392808i_54b70498-bc47-449c-8d28-4d5bfa3ecbd9.jpg?v=1691376293"},{"product_id":"basic-mutagenicity-tests-ukems-recommended-procedures-hardback-9780521393478","title":"Basic Mutagenicity Tests; UKEMS Recommended Procedures (Hardback) 9780521393478","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBasic Mutagenicity Tests\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eUKEMS Recommended Procedures\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA summary of the essential texts that must be performed on all new compounds before they can be registered for use in the UK.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavid J. 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They have now been fully revised by expert working groups from academia and industry under the auspices of UKEMS.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSteering group\u003cbr\u003e Contributors\u003cbr\u003e List of abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction D. J. Kirkland\u003cbr\u003e 2. Bacterial mutation assays D. G. Gatehouse\u003cbr\u003e 3. Metaphase chromosome aberration assays in vitro D. Scott\u003cbr\u003e 4. Gene mutation assays in cultured mammalian cells J. Cole\u003cbr\u003e 5. In vivo cytogenetics assays M. 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The field has characteristically yielded many interesting and unusual compounds. The text discusses the structures and properties of macrocyclic compounds; the synthesis of macrocycles; polyether crown and related systems; metal-ion and molecular recognition (host-guest chemistry); as well as kinetic, thermodynamic and electrochemical aspects of a range of macrocyclic systems. A discussion of the different categories of naturally occurring macrocycles is also included. Specialist and non-specialist alike will find this a useful text. Apart from serving as a convenient reference for established workers in the field, it should also prove useful to new graduate students as well as to researchers from other areas who seek a general introduction to the subject. 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The commonest orientations of the fibres are plywood laminates (orthogonal and helicoidal), and as parallel fibres. These may be imitated in vitro by liquid crystalline chemicals. The book takes an interdisciplinary approach and will be relevant to biologists, biochemists, biophysicists, material scientists and to liquid crystals chemists.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Defining the subject\u003cbr\u003e 2. The occurrence of fibrous composites\u003cbr\u003e 3. Properties of natural plywoods\u003cbr\u003e 4. Biomimickry: making liquid crystalline models of helicoids and other plywoods\u003cbr\u003e 5. How is fibre orientation controlled?\u003cbr\u003e 6. 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The author clearly and concisely describes the uses of techniques in molecular genetics, DNA synthesis, protein crystallography and nuclear magnetic response. The book, by a now Nobel Prize-winning author, will continue to be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in this exciting area of research.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction and overview\u003cbr\u003e 2. Principles of sequence-specific nucleic-acid recognition\u003cbr\u003e 3. DNA-binding structure motifs\u003cbr\u003e 4. Similarities and differences in RNA and DNA recognition\u003cbr\u003e 5. Sequence-specific DNA-binding proteins\u003cbr\u003e 6. Sequence-independent DNA-binding proteins\u003cbr\u003e 7. Sequence-specific RNA-binding proteins\u003cbr\u003e 8. Conclusions and prospects\u003cbr\u003e 9. Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e 10. 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Edwards (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521416986, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 25 March 1994\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages, 97 b\/w illus.  7 tables\u003cbr\u003e23.7 x 15.8 x 2.2 cm, 0.591 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"...a useful basic reference and I would recommend it to immunologists, microbiologists, biochemists, physiologists, infectious disease specialists, hematologists, or to anyone whose interest lies in immunology or microbiology.\"   John O. Naim, Immunological Investigations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book describes the role of the neutrophil in infection and inflammation and provides an up-to-date review of the biochemistry and physiology of these cells, highlighting the mechanisms by which they seek out and destroy pathogenic micro-organisms. The development of these cells during haematopoiesis is described and the mechanisms which lead to the production of reactive oxidants and the intracellular signal transduction systems which lead to the cell's activation are reviewed. The book also discusses recent discoveries concerning the role of cytokines in the regulation of neutrophil function together with the importance of the neutrophil as a generator of inflammatory cytokines. Finally there is a description of the biochemical defects that give rise to some of the neutrophil-associated human diseases.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Neutrophils and host defence: the fight against infection\u003cbr\u003e 2. The development and structure of neutrophils\u003cbr\u003e 3. The generation and recognition of neutrophil-activating factors: structure and function of neutrophil receptors\u003cbr\u003e 4. The cytoskeleton: the molecular framework regulating cell shape and the traffic of intracellular components\u003cbr\u003e 5. The respiratory burst: the generation of reactive oxygen metabolites and their role in microbial killing\u003cbr\u003e 6. Neutrophil activation: the production of intracellular signalling molecules\u003cbr\u003e 7. Neutrophil priming: regulation of neutrophil function during inflammatory activation\u003cbr\u003e 8. 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J. Bossomaier (Edited by), David G. Green (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521462457, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 6 July 2000\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e420 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm, 0.73 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"[A] complete well-written overview of the current state of the science of complex systems, rich in biological inspired topics that is very worth reading.\"   Ecoscience\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book, first published in 2000, explores the exciting field of complexity. 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Consecutive reactions and physiological responses\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Kinetic Mechanisms of Enzyme Reactions: 14. Transient kinetics and enzyme reactions\u003cbr\u003e 15. Sequential enzyme reactions in metabolism and control\u003cbr\u003e 16. Kinetics of ligand dissociation and exchange between binding sites\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. Chemical Relaxation Phenomena: 17. Applications of relaxation kinetics\u003cbr\u003e 18. Basic equations for the analysis of chemical relaxations\u003cbr\u003e 19. Chemical relaxation of ligand binding and recognition\u003cbr\u003e 20. Relaxations of proton equilibria\u003cbr\u003e PartVII. Factors Affecting the Rates of Chemical Reactions\u003cbr\u003e 21. Introduction to the history and concepts of chemical dynamics\u003cbr\u003e 22. Temperature dependence of reactions and the activation parameters\u003cbr\u003e 23. Viscosity and molecular dynamics\u003cbr\u003e 24. Diffusion control of reactions\u003cbr\u003e 25. 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