Biochemistry

Prions, probably the most fascinating proteins ever studied, have been in the spotlight for the last 30 years. However, their history is much older...

Sensorial neurons activate the locus coeruleus long axons for a presynaptic Ca2+-dependent release of noradrenaline (NA). Postsynaptic adenylyl cyc...

Potassium channels are the most widely distributed type of ion channel and are found in virtually all living organisms. They form potassium-selecti...

Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is a broad spectrum organophosphate pesticide. Organophosphate pesticides comprise a group of substances used in agriculture for...

Recent years have witnessed an avalanche of new knowledge implicating free radicals in virtually every aspect of biology and medicine. It is now ax...

This book presents current research in the study of cystatins, including the evolution, members, structure, and mechanisms of action of the cystati...

Polyphenolic compounds are part of a division of secondary metabolites with high antioxidant capacity, found naturally in most edible and inedible ...

The collection of topics in this book aims to reflect the diversity of recent advances in nanomaterials, nanochemistry and smart materials with a b...

This book examines information regarding the influence of Ichfan-10 and Phenozan on the content of two apoptotic proteins in the blood and the sple...

In this book, the authors present topical research from across the globe in the study of the types, roles and health effects of fatty acids. Topics...

Calcium channels are ion channels which display selective permeability to calcium ions and are sometimes synonymous as voltage-dependent calcium ch...

Zinc is one of the most abundant transition metals in the human body, and it has various benefits as an essential trace element in the regulation o...

In this book, the authors describe an important class of calcium binding lysozymes that are evolutionarily related to the lysozyme superfamily and ...

Sphingolipids are involved in a wide range of physiological and pathological processes none only as signalling molecules but also as key structural...

Bringing this best-selling textbook right up to date, the new edition uniquely integrates the theories and methods that drive the fields of biology...

In recent years there has been tremendous progress in the area of tissue engineering research. This two-volume set, containing Smart Materials for ...

Immunology has rapidly evolved as a field, in particular, by moving beyond merely understanding the basic mechanisms of the immune system to develo...

Covering a key topic due to growing research into the role of signaling mechanisms in toxicology, this book focuses on practical approaches for inf...

Protein carbonylation has attracted the interest of a great number of laboratories since the pioneering studies at the Earl Stadtmans lab at NIH st...