Medical research

This volume covers the topics presented at the 3rd International Conference on Tumor Microenvironment and Cellular Stress by an international community of researchers.

Over the past decade, we have made great advances in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS) research, and this book focuses on those advances in MS pathogenesis and treatment.

This book provides a comprehensive review of the literature available on satureja covering the ethnomedicine, micromorphology, the main secondary metabolites in its various species, as well it's important biological and pharmacological activities and the underlying mechanism of action for some of its medicinal properties.

This book offers a collection of papers presented at the V International Symposium "e;Biogenic - abiogenic interactions in natural and anthropogenic systems"e; that was held from 20-22 October 2014 in Saint Petersburg (Russia).

Arterial stiffness is an emerging risk factor with important implications for cardiovascular disease risk.

This book reviews several aspects of the biological response to nanoscale particles on a molecular and cellular level.

The biological membranes of cellular organization enfold an important group of membrane proteins called the ATPases, which are not only versatile in maintaining chemical gradient and electrical potential across the membrane but also bring metabolites necessary for cell metabolism and drive out toxins, waste products and solutes that otherwise can curb cell functions.

Na+-K+ ATPase or Na-pump ATPase, a member of "e;P"e;-type ATPase superfamily, is characterized by association of multiple isoforms mainly of it's a- and - subunits.

Epigenetic modification of cellular genomes is a fascinating means of regulating tissue- and cell type-specific gene expression in all developmental stages of the life of an organism.

This book traces significant aspects of the history of immunology, exploring the immune system and immunodeficiency.

Reviews in Fluorescence 2015, the eighth volume of the book serial from Springer, serves as a comprehensive collection of current trends and emerging hot topics in the field of fluorescence and closely related disciplines.

Reviews in Plasmonics 2015, the second volume of the new book series from Springer, serves as a comprehensive collection of current trends and emerging hot topics in the field of Plasmonics and closely related disciplines.

This, the first of two volumes on personalized medicine in lung cancer, touches on the core issues related to the understanding of lung cancer-statistics and epidemiology of lung cancer-along with the incidence of lung cancer in non-smokers.

This book discusses normal sex-related differences in lung structure and function and the role these differences play in lung disease.

This volume thoroughly explores of the functional role of microRNAs in cancer.

This book provides the first comprehensive overview of a new scientific discipline termed Geroscience.

This volume is intended for neuropharmacologists, psychopharmacologists, pharmacologists, pharmacists, sleep researchers, translational neuroscience researchers, and other basic researchers and clinical scientists interested in an interdisciplinary approach to sleep medicine.

The book provides an comprehensive overview on biology, genetics and cellular functions of serpins (serine protease inhibitors) in health and disease.

This volume explores microRNA function in a wide array of human disorders, providing a clinical basis for precision medicine and personalized therapies using these molecules.

In addition to acting as a training guide for pharmacists, pharmacy residents and pharmacy students who seek to practice in areas associated with patients on anticoagulant therapy, the information presented within highlights the growing role of the pharmacist in these contexts.

Leading researchers are specially invited to provide a complete understanding of the key topics in these archetypal multidisciplinary fields.

This volume explores microRNA pathophysiology, focusing on basic concepts in molecular and cellular biology.

This original book provides readers with an overview of the latest developments in personalized medicine clinical trials in oncology.

The concept of cancer stem cells has great clinical implications.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is increasingly being studied and used in stroke rehabilitation.

This book is a rich source of information on biomarkers applicable to the pathology of neoplastic disorders of the brain.

This book provides readers with an integrative overview of the latest research and developments in the broad field of biomedical engineering.

The book presents the latest developments in clinical medicine, particularly involved with pulmonary care and diseases.

This volume illustrates the salient aspects of cancer biology relevant to the successful implementation of immunotherapy.

Fluorescence is the most popular technique in chemical and biological sensing and this book provides systematic knowledge of basic principles in the design of fluorescence sensing and imaging techniques together with critical analysis of recent developments.

This volume presents information on both the basic and clinical aspects of sphingolipid-metabolizing enzymes in various cancers.

Biobanking, an emerging field supported by academia, industry and health administrators alike, is distinctly different today from the practice that once defined it.

A unique point of this book is its low threshold, textually simple and at the same time full of self-assessment opportunities.

Algae offer potential to produce renewable chemicals and fuels using solar energy and carbon dioxide from atmosphere or in flue gases while simultaneously reducing the generation of greenhouse gases.

Respiratory function is a major determinant of the overall quality of health and well-being of an individual.

This volume includes the information necessary to understand recent critical advances in the mechanisms of intestinal tumorigenesis and to comprehend the complexity of the process.

This volume collates world experts' insights into the molecular biology of cancer chromosomes, their abnormalities and the subsequent cellular consequences.

This book serves as an introduction to protein structure and function.

This book is focused on Sertoli cell physiology and its role in the spermatogenic event.

The aim of this book is to highlight the latest findings in Aniridia research.

This handbook is unique in its comprehensive coverage of the subject and focus on practical applications in diverse fields.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the proteases involved in programmed cell death.

This volume provides a general overview of the therapeutic potential of the essential oils in cancer and highlights some promising future directions.

This book is about the importance of water in determining the structure, stability and responsive behavior of biological membranes.

This book exposes, and fills, a notable void in the educational content generally covered in modern schools of medicine.

How does one learn to stimulate ovulation?

'Antibacterial Surfaces' covers the advances being made in the design of antibacterial surfaces, which have the ability to either prevent the initial attachment of bacterial cells, or kill any cells that come into contact with these surfaces.

The book brings together experts working in public health and multi-disciplinary areas to present recent issues in statistical methodological development and their applications.

Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs) treat postmenopausal estrogen receptor positive tumours, which constitute the majority of breast cancer patients.

Every three years, the International Society for Arterial Chemoreception (ISAC) arranges a Meeting to bring together all of the major International research groups investigating the general topic of oxygen sensing in health and disease, with a prime focus upon systemic level hypoxia and carotid body function.