Kamil Kuča – författare

The book focuses on protein-based sensing technologies and their applications in health, food safety, and environmental monitoring. It discusses the principles and design of ELISA, LFIA, immunosensors, and enzyme-based sensors as effective analytical tools. The comprehensive text examines the fundamental construction and working principles of these technologies, their implementation in healthcare for clinical diagnostics and pathogen detection, applications in the food industry for identifying adulterants and contaminants, and their utility in environmental assessment for water quality monitoring. Organized in four distinct parts, the book provides in-depth coverage of point-of-care testing methodologies that directly impact human wellbeing across these critical domains. The book for undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD students, researchers and academicians in biotechnology, food science, food science and technology, microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, and chemistry.

With the prevalence of foodborne pathogens on the rise, the food industry faces an urgent need for novel and rapid detection techniques, with an emphasis on early surveillance and detection. Though contamination can occur at any stage of production, conventional methods, such as gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography, have typically only been applied towards the end of the process. Not only are these methods costly and labor-intensive, but the fact that they are performed only towards the end of the production process also exposes the industry to significant loss. One increasingly popular alternative to conventional methods is information and communications technology (ICT), and electrochemical bio- and immunosensors in particular.  Ensuring Wellness: Immunosensors Monitoring Food Quality, and Pathogenicity Risks impresses on its audience the need to utilize immunosensor applications in the food industry. An immunosensor, which can take an electrochemical, optical, or piezoelectric form is a device that identifies and measures the specific interaction between an antibody and its target antigen, specifically the creation of a stable immunocomplex. Immunosensors offer user-friendly techniques for rapidly detecting foodborne pathogens in food and the environment, ensuring high precision and consistent outcomes. Applications for this technology include clinical diagnosis, food analysis, quality control, environmental investigations and industrial monitoring. Elucidating in-depth application of immunosensors in food sectors, this text bridges the gap between the research and food industries, and provides a timely, thorough update on the latest technological developments.

With the prevalence of foodborne pathogens on the rise, the food industry faces an urgent need for novel and rapid detection techniques, with an emphasis on early surveillance and detection. Though contamination can occur at any stage of production, conventional methods, such as gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography, have typically only been applied towards the end of the process. Not only are these methods costly and labor-intensive, but the fact that they are performed only towards the end of the production process also exposes the industry to significant loss. One increasingly popular alternative to conventional methods is information and communications technology (ICT), and electrochemical bio- and immunosensors in particular.  Ensuring Wellness: Immunosensors Monitoring Food Quality, and Pathogenicity Risks impresses on its audience the need to utilize immunosensor applications in the food industry. An immunosensor, which can take an electrochemical, optical, or piezoelectric form is a device that identifies and measures the specific interaction between an antibody and its target antigen, specifically the creation of a stable immunocomplex. Immunosensors offer user-friendly techniques for rapidly detecting foodborne pathogens in food and the environment, ensuring high precision and consistent outcomes. Applications for this technology include clinical diagnosis, food analysis, quality control, environmental investigations and industrial monitoring. Elucidating in-depth application of immunosensors in food sectors, this text bridges the gap between the research and food industries, and provides a timely, thorough update on the latest technological developments.

Medicinal plants offer a promising alternative or complement to conventional therapies due to their natural origin, wide availability, and potential to provide a broad spectrum of pharmacological effects. Bioactive compounds derived from these plants, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolics, have shown diverse therapeutic activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anti-cancer effects. The use of medicinal plants could provide safer, more holistic approaches to managing chronic and neurodegenerative diseases, reducing side effects and improving patient outcomes.By focusing on the applications of medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds, this book aims to explore the untapped potential of natural products in combating some of the most challenging diseases affecting human health today. It will serve as a comprehensive reference for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students interested in the therapeutic use of plant-based compounds and contribute to the advancement of integrative medicine.

Medicinal plants offer a promising alternative or complement to conventional therapies due to their natural origin, wide availability, and potential to provide a broad spectrum of pharmacological effects. Bioactive compounds derived from these plants, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolics, have shown diverse therapeutic activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anti-cancer effects. The use of medicinal plants could provide safer, more holistic approaches to managing chronic and neurodegenerative diseases, reducing side effects and improving patient outcomes.By focusing on the applications of medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds, this book aims to explore the untapped potential of natural products in combating some of the most challenging diseases affecting human health today. It will serve as a comprehensive reference for researchers, healthcare professionals, and students interested in the therapeutic use of plant-based compounds and contribute to the advancement of integrative medicine.

Green nanotechnology involves the development of smaller and more efficient materials while prioritizing the reduction of harm to the environment and the improvement of human well-being. Scientists are utilizing environment friendly techniques to synthesize nanomaterials, resulting in solutions that are both potent and environmentally safe for future generations. Green nanotechnology is centered around achieving a harmonious combination of the immense possibilities offered by nanoscience and the pressing necessity to safeguard our planet. This book demonstrates how this subject is not only spearheading a technical revolution but also fostering a fresh surge of environmental awareness. Green nanotechnology is paving the way for a future in which innovation and environmental responsibility are closely intertwined, by prioritizing sustainable development. This book thoroughly examines the fundamental principles of green nanotechnology particularly using medicinal plants and investigates its role in promoting sustainable practices in the fields of medicine and therapeutics. It elucidates the ways in which green synthesis techniques are enhancing the safety and sustainability of nanomaterial production. This book examines the application of nanotechnology in developing effective remedies for treating bacterial, fungal, and several chronic human ailments. Nanotechnology is leading the way in revolutionizing healthcare, by addressing persistent infections and enhancing the treatment of chronic diseases. In the complex interplay of existence, where each cell and molecule fulfills a vital role, the emergence of nanotechnology has brought forth a revolutionary ally. Nanotechnology, which operates at the atomic and molecular level, is crucial for significant breakthroughs in human health. Nanotechnology is a revolutionary force that is fundamentally changing our understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, rather than simply being a tool. This book explores the innovative methods in which nanotechnology is being developed to seamlessly integrate with the body’s inherent mechanisms. This book offers innovative applications that navigate the bloodstream to eradicate pathogens, selectively target nanoparticles that release medication only when necessary, and provide mechanistic insights.

Green nanotechnology involves the development of smaller and more efficient materials while prioritizing the reduction of harm to the environment and the improvement of human well-being. Scientists are utilizing environment friendly techniques to synthesize nanomaterials, resulting in solutions that are both potent and environmentally safe for future generations. Green nanotechnology is centered around achieving a harmonious combination of the immense possibilities offered by nanoscience and the pressing necessity to safeguard our planet. This book demonstrates how this subject is not only spearheading a technical revolution but also fostering a fresh surge of environmental awareness. Green nanotechnology is paving the way for a future in which innovation and environmental responsibility are closely intertwined, by prioritizing sustainable development. This book thoroughly examines the fundamental principles of green nanotechnology particularly using medicinal plants and investigates its role in promoting sustainable practices in the fields of medicine and therapeutics. It elucidates the ways in which green synthesis techniques are enhancing the safety and sustainability of nanomaterial production. This book examines the application of nanotechnology in developing effective remedies for treating bacterial, fungal, and several chronic human ailments. Nanotechnology is leading the way in revolutionizing healthcare, by addressing persistent infections and enhancing the treatment of chronic diseases. In the complex interplay of existence, where each cell and molecule fulfills a vital role, the emergence of nanotechnology has brought forth a revolutionary ally. Nanotechnology, which operates at the atomic and molecular level, is crucial for significant breakthroughs in human health. Nanotechnology is a revolutionary force that is fundamentally changing our understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, rather than simply being a tool. This book explores the innovative methods in which nanotechnology is being developed to seamlessly integrate with the body's inherent mechanisms. This book offers innovative applications that navigate the bloodstream to eradicate pathogens, selectively target nanoparticles that release medication only when necessary, and provide mechanistic insights.

Underutilized plants have the potential to be a tremendous source of bioactive compounds and are largely uncharted territory when it comes to the possibilities for application within modern nanomedicine. This book provides a thorough and current account on plant-based green nanoparticles produced from under-exploited plant resources and the ways in which they may be used in human health. The book presents the basics of nanotechnology that utilize plants as the basis for creating nanomaterials, including phytochemical profiling, the chemical synthesis pathways for both metals and alloys, and the Physical/Chemical Characteristics of the resulting nanoparticle materials. The beneficial potential of under-utilized plant derived nanoparticles in the treatment of many different types of diseases is also discussed in detail, including bacterial and fungal infections, Cancer, Diabetes, Obesity, and other constants and acute diseases. In-depth mechanistic describes are included to explain how these nanoparticles are able to provide anti-microbial and anti-cancer properties, through their cellular interactions. By unifying disparate research into one location, this book links basic science to applied research with good schematic figures and evidence-based discussion. It is intended for researchers, graduate students, academics and industry professionals working in the fields of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, and Biomedical Sciences, as a reference for Sustainable and Innovative Nanotherapeutics.

Underutilized plants have the potential to be a tremendous source of bioactive compounds and are largely uncharted territory when it comes to the possibilities for application within modern nanomedicine. This book provides a thorough and current account on plant-based green nanoparticles produced from under-exploited plant resources and the ways in which they may be used in human health. The book presents the basics of nanotechnology that utilize plants as the basis for creating nanomaterials, including phytochemical profiling, the chemical synthesis pathways for both metals and alloys, and the Physical/Chemical Characteristics of the resulting nanoparticle materials. The beneficial potential of under-utilized plant derived nanoparticles in the treatment of many different types of diseases is also discussed in detail, including bacterial and fungal infections, Cancer, Diabetes, Obesity, and other constants and acute diseases. In-depth mechanistic describes are included to explain how these nanoparticles are able to provide anti-microbial and anti-cancer properties, through their cellular interactions. By unifying disparate research into one location, this book links basic science to applied research with good schematic figures and evidence-based discussion. It is intended for researchers, graduate students, academics and industry professionals working in the fields of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, and Biomedical Sciences, as a reference for Sustainable and Innovative Nanotherapeutics.

This book explores harnessing mycorrhiza in hilly agriculture and presents innovative strategies for sustainable cultivation. Exploring the symbiotic relationship between plants and mycorrhizal fungi reveals how this partnership can optimize soil health, enhance nutrient uptake, and increase crop resilience in challenging terrains. From understanding the ecological role of mycorrhiza to practical applications in hilly regions, the book highlights the use of mycorrhiza in hill agriculture, including details on mycorrhizal diversity, its impact on hill crops, and how to maintain and promote mycorrhizal diversity for better sustainability and economic viability. By addressing the unique challenges faced by hillside farmers, it aims to improve agricultural practices, mitigate erosion, and promote long-term environmental sustainability.This book is essential for policymakers seeking sustainable agricultural strategies, researchers exploring beneficial fungi, soil scientists, agronomists, progressive farmers and students pursuing agriculture sciences.