Rajeshwar P. Sinha - Böcker

Natural Bioactive Compounds: Technological Advancements deals with the latest breakthroughs in the field of screening, characterization and novel applications of natural bioactive compounds from diverse group of organisms ranging from bacteria, viruses, cyanobacteria, algae, fungi, bryophytes, higher plants, sponges, corals and fishes. Written by some of the most reputed scientists in the field, this book introduces the reader to strategies and methods in the search for bioactive natural products. It is an essential read for researchers and students interested in bioactive natural products, their biological and pharmacological properties, their possible use as chemopreventive or chemotherapeutic agents, and other future potential applications. Explores natural sources of bioactive compounds, including cyanobacteria, bacteria, viruses, fungi and higher plants Discusses the potential applications of biological products, such as their use in medicine (antibiotics, cancer research, immunology), as food additives, supplements and technological substances Analyzes the contributions of emerging or developing technologies for the study of bioactive natural compounds (characterization and purification)

This laboratory reference compiles the essential protocols used in cyanobacterial research. Cyanobacteria is a model system for biofuel production and sequestration of carbon dioxide to tackle global climate change due to increasing levels of greenhouse gases. Topics range from identification and growth parameters to biomolecule estimation and isolation. It also covers genome analysis and bioengineering of cyanobacteria for novel products.Key Features:Provides step-by-step procedures and troubleshooting tipsCovers identification, growth parameters and pigment estimation methodologiesDescribes isolation, characterization and purification of microcystin, phycobiliproteins and scytonemin from cyanobacteriaDiscusses genomics, proteomics and bioengineering of cyanobacteria from novel productsExplains sample preparation and visualization protocol for electron microscopy-based analysis of cyanobacteriaThis collection is useful to students and researchers in life sciences. It is also meant for industry experts who are involved in the production of biofuels, biofertilizers, other value-added products, and carbon sequestration using cyanobacteria.

The aim of this book is to furnish the most recent knowledge and emphasize the advancements transpiring in the realm of biological sciences. It delves into subjects ranging from prokaryotic cyanobacteria to higher plants, and is divided into fourteen chapters. It is specifically designed to benefit graduate and post-graduate students, as well as young researchers and scientists. The text covers a variety of topics, including the molecular and biochemical diversity of microbes, stress biology, cyanotoxins, the antimicrobial properties of plant-derived drugs, natural bioactive compounds of microbial origin, detection methods for genetically modified crops, genomics, and proteomics.This book supplies a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in the field, and includes extensive bibliographies at the conclusion of each chapter. It is a valuable resource for individuals in botany, biotechnology, bioinformatics, environmental sciences, agriculture, molecular biology, and other disciplines within the biological sciences.

The primary objective of this book is to offer up-to-date information and showcase the latest advancements in the field of biological sciences. The book covers a broad range of topics, from prokaryotic cyanobacteria to higher plants, and is divided into fourteen chapters. This makes it an ideal resource for graduate and post-graduate students, as well as young researchers and scientists. The book addresses subjects such as the molecular and biochemical diversity of microbes, stress biology, cyanotoxins, antimicrobial activity of drugs derived from plants, natural bioactive compounds of microbial origin, detection methods for genetically modified crops, and genomics and proteomics.The book also includes extensive bibliographies at the end of each chapter, providing a valuable resource for further research. Overall, this book is an essential read for anyone in the fields of botany, biotechnology, bioinformatics, environmental sciences, agriculture, molecular biology, and other related disciplines in the biological sciences.

Phycobiliproteins are water soluble, brilliantly colored accessory light-harvesting macromolecules organized in a supramolecular complexes on photosynthetic apparatus in cyanobacteria, red algae and cryptomonads. The objective of this book is to provide state of the art knowledge and highlight the recent developments and future biotechnological and biomedical applications of phycobiliproteins. This book will be highly useful for students, researchers, professionals and experts in the field of Life Sciences and Biomedical Sciences as well as industries for potential applications of phycobiliproteins.

Phycobiliproteins are water soluble, brilliantly colored accessory light-harvesting macromolecules organized in a supramolecular complexes on photosynthetic apparatus in cyanobacteria, red algae and cryptomonads.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the cutting-edge multi-omics technologies that are revolutionizing research across biomedical sciences and environmental sustainability. It addresses the urgent need for interdisciplinary research by integrating multi-omics approaches with bioinformatics and artificial intelligence. The book explores evolution of traditional omics technologies into comprehensive multi-omics strategies that synergize data output through advanced computational tools. It covers diverse topics such as health and disease mechanisms, drug discovery innovations, COVID-19 responses, cancer treatment personalization, neuroscience insights into brain disorders, cyanobacterial natural compounds' potential for biofuel production, lichen symbiosis studies, and more. This volume integrates genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and more with bioinformatics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to address complex challenges in health and the environment. With contributions from renowned scholars worldwide, this book illuminates recent advances through illustrative figures and case studies that enhance understanding of complex pathways while bioinformatics strategies streamline research outcomes.This book is a must-read for researchers, academics, and professionals in life sciences, biomedical fields, and environmental studies, interested in advancing their knowledge of multi-omics applications. It is also beneficial for scientists involved in drug design or biotechnological innovations related to environmental sustainability.

This book describes the basic concepts and recent advances in new discoveries and technologies related to microbial omics and their role in environmental research and human health. The term "omics" refers to a blend of high-throughput analysis and traditional methods including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, lipidomics and metabolomics for a variety of applications in the field of life sciences, biomedical sciences, environmental sciences, and related industries. The book aims to fill the existing gap in terms of a comprehensive approach that incorporates recent advances in this dynamic field and provides an answer to why this field requires an interdisciplinary research approach.The focus of this book is on the applications of genomics, epigenomics, metagenomics, integrative omics, machine learning and microbiome research in environmental health, disease, wastewater epidemiology, antibiotic resistance, drug discovery, cancer, production of secondary metabolites of microbial origin, oxidative stress alleviating mechanisms, etc. The overall construction of this book emphasizes three major perspectives, namely, elaborate knowledge from fundamentals to recent advances in technologies about omics in general and its application in microbiology, environment, and health in particular; illustrative figures capable of easy visualization of complex pathways; and serving as a platform for highly demanded bioinformatics strategies including relevant codes, programming scripts, machine learning and use of artificial intelligence strategies needed to streamline the research outcomes. With global contributions from authors from internationally renowned organizations who excel in relevant research, this book will benefit bibliophiles and prospective audiences from the research fraternity, academia, professionals, and experts in the field of life sciences, biomedical as well as industries related to the development of drug design and novel advances in biotechnological applications.

This book illustrates the role of photoprotective and radioprotective metabolites from natural sources. Various classes of radioprotective metabolites derived from cyanobacteria, algae, fungi, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and higher plants have been explained to reinforce the current knowledge in this field. In addition, the book elucidates the potential applications of these metabolites in pharmaceutics, cosmetics, and biomedical sciences that will help develop commercial products in modern anti-radiation therapeutics.  Topics such as stress tolerance environmental strategies, evolutionary tendency, and biosynthetic route of radioprotective compounds for cost-effective large-scale industrial production of the metabolites are also covered in the book. This book will add to the understanding of radioprotective mechanisms and curative measures for various deleterious diseases leading to cancer development. This volume also offers the latest insights into current and upcoming issues that arise from solar and atomic radiations and their amelioration by inherent radioprotective mechanisms of green plants.  This book benefits readers from academia, industry, colleges, and research students to better understand the impacts of various radiations and the development of radioprotective green compounds.