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H. Baharvand, N. Aghdami, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, Tehran, Iran (Eds.)

Advances in Stem Cell ResearchAdvances in Stem Cell Research discusses recent advances in stem cell science, including therapeu-tic applications.

Features 7 Comprehensive in scope 7 Covers all new aspects of stem cell biology, from basic research to clinical applications 7 Written by internationally renowned stem cell scientists

Contents Embryonic Stem Cell Lines from Tetraploid Mouse Blastocysts.- The Significance of Culture Adaptation of Embryonic Stem Cells for Rege-nerative Medicine.- Biomanufacturing Human Pluripotent Stem Cells for Therapeutic Applica-tions.- Human Embryonic Stem Cell-derived He-patocytes.- Advances in Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Biology.- Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: New Applications for Metabolic Liver Diseases.- Vascular Differentiation of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells.- Mechanism of MicroRNA-mediated Global DNA Demethylation in Human iPS Cells.- Microtechnological Approaches in Stem Cell Science.- Application of Micro/Nanotechnology to Stem Cell Research and Technology.- Spermato-gonial Stem Cells.- Cellular Reprogramming and Fate Conversion.- Omics in Stem Cell Therapy: The Road Ahead.- Microglia: The Bodyguard and the Hunter of the Adult Neurogenic Niche.- Immunosuppressive Properties of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells.- Cellular Therapy for Hematology Malignancies: Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Transplantation, Graft Versus Host Disease and Graft Versus Leukemia Effects.- Cardiac Versus Non-cardiac Stem Cells to Repair the Heart: The Role of Autocrine/Paracrine Signals.- Adult Neu-rogenesis in Alzheimer’s Disease and Therapies.

Fields of interestsStem Cells; Cell Biology; Biotechnology

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J.‑L. Barredo, Gadea Biopharma, Parque Tecnológico de León, Spain (Ed.)

Microbial Carotenoids From FungiMethods and Protocols

Contents Essential Role of Genetics in the Advancement of Biotechnology.-Microbial Carotenoids.-Biosyn-thesis, Extraction, Purification and Analysis of Trisporoid Sexual Communication Compounds from Mated Cultures of Blakeslea trispora.-Isola-tion of Mutants and Construction of Intersexual Heterokaryons of Blakeslea trispora.-Molecular Tools for Carotenogenesis Analysis in the Zy-gomycete Mucor circinelloides.-Gene Fusions for the Directed Modification of the Carotenoid Biosynthesis Pathway in Mucor circinelloides.-Integration of a Bacterial b-carotene Ketolase Gene into the Mucor circinelloides Genome by the Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated Trans-formation (ATMT) Method.-Metabolic Engi-neering of Mucor circinelloides for Zeaxanthin Production.-Bioengineering of Oleaginous Yeast Yarrowia Lipolytica for Lycopene Production.-Per-oxisome Targeting of Lycopene Pathway Enzymes in Pichia pastoris.-Production, Extraction and Quantification of Astaxanthin by Xanthophyllo-myces dendrorhous or Haematococcus pluvialis: Standardized Techniques.-Isolation and Selec-tion of New Astaxanthin Producing Strains of Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous.-Isolation and Characterization of Extrachromosomal double-stranded RNA Elements in Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous.-Isolation of Carotenoid Hyperpro-ducing Mutants of Xanthophyllomyces dendror-hous (Phaffia rhodozyma) by Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting. [...]

Fields of interestMicrobiology

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A. P. Davenport, University of Cambridge, UK (Ed.)

Receptor Binding TechniquesFeatures 7 Updates the previous edition with cutting-edge content 7 Provides step-by-step detail essential for reproducible results 7 Contains key notes and implemenatation advice from the experts

Contents Receptor Databases and Computational Websites for Ligand Binding.-How to use the IUPHAR Receptor Database to Navigate Pharmacologi-cal Data.-Radioligand Binding Assays and their Analysis.-Use of Scintillation Proximity Assay (SPA) to Measure Radioligand Binding to Immo-bilised Receptors without Separation of Bound from Free Ligand.-Visualisation and Analysis of Vascular Receptors using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy and Fluorescent Ligands.-Dissecting the Pharmacology of G Protein Coupled Receptor Signalling Complexes using Bimolecular Fluores-cence Complementation.-Live Cell Imaging of G Protein-Coupled Receptors.-Characterization of G-protein Coupled Receptor (GPCR) Modulators using Homogeneous cAMP Assays.-Measure-ments of β-arrestin Recruitment to Activated Seven Transmembrane Receptors using Enzy-me Complementation.-Quantitative Phosphor Imaging Autoradiography of Radioligands for Positron Emission Tomography.-Dynamic In Vivo Imaging of Receptors in Small Animals using Positron Emission Tomography.-Cellular Localiza-tion of Receptors using Antibodies Visualised By Light and Dual Labelling Confocal Microscopy.-Detection of mRNA Encoding Receptors by in Situ And Northern Hybridisation.

Fields of interestsProtein Science; Protein-Ligand Interactions


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G. S. Gupta, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India; A. Gupta, Rayat and Bahra Institute of Engineering, Punjab, India; R. K. Gupta, Panacea Biotec, Punjab, India

Animal Lectins: Form, Function and Clinical ApplicationsContents VOLUME 1.- I. INTRODUCTION.- CHAPTER 1: Lectins: An Overview.- II. INTRACELLULAR LECTINS.- CHAPTER 2: Lectins in Quality Control: Calnexin and Calreticulin.- CHAP-TER 3: P-Type Lectins: Cation-dependent Mannose-6-phosphate Receptor.- CHAPTER 4: P-Type Lectins: Cation-independent Mannose-6-phosphate Receptor.- CHAPTER 5: Mannose-6-phosphate Receptor-Homologous Protein Family.- CHAPTER 6: Lectins of ERAD Pathway: F Box Proteins and M-Type Lectins.- III. L-TYPE LECTINS.- CHAPTER 7: L-Type Lectins in ER-Golgi Intermediate Compartment.- CHAPTER 8: Pentraxins: The L-Type Lectins and C-Reactive Protein as a Cardiovascular Risk.- IV. ANIMAL GALECTINS.- CHAPTER 9: Ovrview of Animal Galectin: The Prototype Subfamily.- CHAPTER 10: Galecin-1: Forms and Functions.- CHAPTER 11: Tandem-Repeat Type Galectins.- CHAPTER 12: Galectin-3: Forms, Functions, and Clinical Manifestations.- CHAPTER 13: Galectin-3: A Cancer Marker with Therapeutic Applications.- V. R-TYPE ANIMAL LECTINS.- CHAPTER 14: R-Type Lectin Families.- CHAPTER 15: Mannose Receptor Family: R-Type Lectins.- VI. I-TYPE LECTINS.- CHAPTER 16: I-Type Lectins: Sia-loadhesin Family.- CHAPTER 17: CD33 (Siglec 3) and CD33-Related Siglecs.-VII. NOVEL SUPER-FAMILIES OF LECTINS.- CHAPTER 18: Fibri-nogen-Type lectins.- CHAPTER 19: Chi-lectins: Forms, Functions and Clinical Applications. [...]

Fields of interestsProtein-Ligand Interactions; Protein Science; Immunology


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H. Hirai, H. Imai, Y. Go, Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan (Eds.)

Post-Genome Biology of PrimatesContents Preface .- 1. „Introduction“ .- Part I. Post-Genomic Approaches toward Phenotype .- 2. “An overview of transcriptome studies in nonhuman primates” .- 3. “The role of neoteny in human evolution: from genes to the phenotype” .- 4. “Evolution of chemosensory receptor genes in primates and other mammals” .- 5. “Functional evolution of primate odorant receptors” .- 6. “Post genome bio-logy of primates focusing on taste perception” .- 7. “Polymorphic color vision in primates: evolutio-nary considerations” .- Part II. Genome Structure and its Applications .- 8. “Human-specific changes in sialic acid biology” .- 9. “Duplicated gene evolu-tion of the primate alcohol dehydrogenase family” .- 10. “Genome structure and primate evolution” .- 11. “Contribution of DNA-based transposable elements to genome evolution: inferences drawn from behavior of an element found in fish” .- 12. “Application of phylogenetic network” .- Part III. Chromosome Genomics .- 13. “Comparative pri-mate molecular cytogenetics: revealing ancestral genomes, marker order and evolutionary new centromeres” .- 14. “Chromosomal evolution of gibbons (Hylobatidae)” .- 15. “Evolution and bio-logical meaning of genomic wastelands (RCRO): proposal of hypothesis” .- Part IV. Evolution of humans and Non-human Primates .- 16. “Mole-cular phylogeny and evolution in primates” .- 17. “Origins and evolution of early primates”.

Fields of interestsAnimal Genetics and Genomics; Zoology; Evoluti-onary Biology


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H. Irving, Monash University, Parkville, VIC, Australia; C. Gehring, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Eds.)

Plant Signaling PeptidesPlants have evolved with a complex array of signaling molecules to facilitate their growth and development and their interactions with the environment. A vast number of different peptide molecules form an important but until recently often overlooked component amongst these signa-ling molecules. Plant peptide signals are involved in regulating meristem growth and organogenesis, modulating plant growth and homeostatic respon-ses. They also have important roles as signals of imminent danger or pathogen attack.

Features 7 Focuses on the roles of various peptide sig-naling molecules in development, defence and homeostasis 7 State-of-the-art contents 7 Pro-vides a clear overview of the basics

Contents Overview of Signalling Peptides in Plants Focussing on Evolutionary Adaptations.- Pep-tides Regulating Apical Meristem Development .- Peptides Regulating Root Growth.- Peptides Regulating Vessel Development .- Peptides Invol-ved in Self Incompatibility.- Peptides Modulating Development of Specialised Cells.- Anti-microbial Peptides.- The Role of Plant Peptides in Symbiotic Interactions.- Danger Signals Relayed by Peptidic MAMPs and DAMPs.- Peptides Regulating Plant Homeostasis.- Processing of Peptides.- Methods to Isolate and Identify New Plant Signalling Peptides .- Methods to Identify New Partners of Plant Signalling Peptides.- Data Base Screens to Identify Peptide Functions.

Fields of interestsPlant Biochemistry; Plant Physiology; Protein-Ligand Interactions


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C. B. Jones, Community Conservation, Inc., Asheville, NC, USA

Robustness, Plasticity, and Evolvability in MammalsA Thermal Niche Approach

Among the unresolved topics in evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology are the origins, mechanisms, evolution, and consequences of developmental and phenotypic diversity. In an attempt to address these challenges, plasticity has been investigated empirically and theoretically at all levels of biological organization—from biochemical to whole organism and beyond to the population, community, and ecosystem levels. Less commonly explored are constraints (e.g.

Features 7 Provides new perspectives on common themes in the literature on robustness 7 Places particular emphasis upon the adaptive complex in relation to endogenous and exogenous organis-mal features 7 Attempts to address the origins, mechanisms, evolution, and consequences of developmental and phenotypic diversity

Contents 1. Introduction: What paths to mean reproductive success of individuals and shifting mean fitness of mammalian populations?.- 2. Mammals: From humble vertebrate beginnings to global terrestrial dominance.- 3. Variability of mammalian thermal niches: Differential effects of local and global environmental heterogeneity.- 4. Robustness and polyphenisms in mammals: ?Core proces-ses?, repatterning, ?constrained variation?, and ?regulatory logic?.- 5. Learning may generate phenotypic variability in heterogeneous regimes.- 6. Discussion: Stimulus ? Response ? Stimulus.- 7. Synopsis.- References.

Fields of interestsEvolutionary Biology; Animal Ecology; Develop-mental Biology

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M. Kolonin, P. J. Simmons, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA (Eds.)

Stem Cell MobilizationMethods and Protocols

Contents Mobilization of Hematopoietic Stem/proge-nitor Cells: General Principles and Molecular Mechanisms.-Quantifying Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cell Mobilization.-Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization with G-CSF.-Hematopoi-etic Stem Cell Mobilization with Agents Other Than G-CSF.-Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobiliza-tion: A Clinical Protocol.-Monitoring Blood for CD34+ cells to Determine Timing of Hematopoi-etic Progenitor Cells (HPC) Apheresis.-Hema-topoietic Progenitor Cell Collection.-Managing Apheresis Complications during the Hemato-poietic Stem Cell Collection.-Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Apheresis Processing.-Toxicities of Mobilized Stem Cell Infusion.-Mobilization of Hematopoietic Stem Cells by Depleting Bone Marrow Macrophages.-Combinatorial Stem Cell Mobilization in Animal Models.-Vascular Proge-nitor Cell Mobilization.-Evaluation of Circulating Endothelial Precursor Cells in Cancer Patients.-Tracking Inflammation-Induced Mobilization of Mesenchymal Stem Cells.-Differentiation of Circulating Monocytes into Fibroblast-like Cells.-Enumeration of Very Small Embryonic Like Stem Cells in Peripheral Blood.-Generation of a Vas-cular Niche for Studying Stem Cell Homeostasis.-Studying Vascular Progenitor Cells in a Neonatal Mouse Model.-Progenitor Cell Mobilization from Extramedullary Organs.

Fields of interestsCell Biology; Stem Cells


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C. Körner, University of Basel, Switzerland

Alpine TreelinesFunctional Ecology of the Global High Elevation Tree LimitsIllustrations by: S. Riedl

Alpine treelines mark the low-temperature limit of tree growth and occur in mountains world-wide. Presenting a companion to his book Alpine Plant Life, Christian Körner provides a global synthesis of the treeline phenomenon from sub-arctic to equatorial latitudes and a functional explanation based on the biology of trees.

Features 7 The first textbook on the global treeline phe-nomenon 7 Provides a biological, mechanism-based explanation at a global scale 7 Each chapter starts with an introduction into the sub-ject, terms and concepts 7 Includes an extensive reference list 7 Richly illustrated in colour 7 A companion book to Christian Körner’s Alpine Plant Life

Contents High elevation treelines.- Definitions and conven-tions.- Treeline patterns.- Treeline climate.- Global mountain statistics based on treeline elevation.- Structure and stature of treeline trees.- Growth and development.- Evolutionary adjustments to life at treeline.- Reproduction, early life stages and tree demography.- Freezing and other forms of stress.- Water, nutrient and carbon relations.- Treeline formation - currently, in the past and in the future.- References.- Taxonomic index.- Geo-graphic index.- Subject index.

Fields of interestsPlant Ecology; Plant Physiology; Tree Biology


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K. Marcus, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany (Ed.)

Quantitative Methods in ProteomicsContents Important Issues in Planning a Proteomics Expe-riment – Statistical Considerations of Quantitative Proteomic Data.- The Whereabouts of 2D Gels in Quantitative Proteomics.- Proteome Analysis with Classical 2D-PAGE.- Fast and Sentitive Coomas-sie Staining in Quantitative Proteomics.- Silver Staining of 2D Electrophoresis Gels.- Differential Proteome Analysis using 2D-DIGE.- Quantitative Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomics: An Over-view.- Robust Workflow for iTRAQ-Based Peptide and Protein Quantification.- Relative Protein Quantification by MS/MS Using the Tandem Mass Tag Technology.- A Rapid Approach for Isobaric Peptide Termini Labeling (Rapid-IPTL).- ICPL – Isotope Coded Protein Label.- Hydroponic Iso-tope Labeling of Entire Plants (HILEP) and High Performance Mass Spectrometry For Quantitative Plant Proteomics.- In Vivo Quantitative Proteo-me Profiling: Planning and Evaluation of SILAC Experiments.- SILAC for the Study of Mammalian Cell Lines and Yeast Protein Complexes.- Post-Digestion 18O Exchange/Labeling for Quantitative Shotgun Proteomics of Membrane Proteins.- Ap-plication of Label Free Proteomics for Differential Analysis of Lung Carcinoma Cell Line A549.- Absolute Quantification (AQUA) of Proteins Using Standard Peptides and Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM).- Absolute Multiplexed Prote-in Quantification Using QconCAT Technology.- A Practical Guide to the FLEXIQuant Method.- Label-Free Protein Quantitation Using Weighted Spectral Counting.- Discovering the Phosphopro-teome of the Hydrophobic Cytochrome c Oxidase Membrane Protein Complex. [...]

Fields of interestsProtein Science; Proteomics


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L. May, B. M. Spears, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Penicuik, UK (Eds.)

Loch Leven: 40 years of scientific researchUnderstanding the links between pollution, climate change and ecological response

Shallow lakes are important for their amenity va-lue and the ecosystem services that they support. However, many are located in areas of high popu-lation density and intensive farming activity.

Features 7 Summarises an intensive, long-term study on a shallow eutrophic lake 7 Includes studies of algae, macrophytes, benthic invertebrates, fish and waterfowl 7 Reveals the impacts of climate change and eutrophication on the lake ecosys-tem 7 Provides a basis for the development of lake management and restoration strate-gies 7 Warns that managing ecosystem services can lead to unintended consequences

Contents A history of scientific research at Loch Leven, Kinross, Scotland.- Historical changes (1905–2005) in external phosphorus loads to Loch Leven, Scotland, UK.- Long-term variation and regulation of internal phosphorus loading in Loch Leven.- Water quality of Loch Leven.- Changes in aquatic macrophyte communities in Loch Leven.- Long-term trends in Loch Leven invertebrate communities.- Changes in the fish community of Loch Leven.- Long-term variations in water-fowl populations in Loch Leven.- Modelling the response of phytoplankton in a shallow lake (Loch Leven, UK) to changes in lake retention time and water temperature.- Managing ecosystem services at Loch Leven, Scotland, UK.

Fields of interestsFreshwater & Marine Ecology; Marine & Freshwa-ter Sciences; Climate Change


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2012. X, 125 p. (Developments in Hydrobiology, Volume 218) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-4332-8

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H. Mehlhorn, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany (Ed.)

Arthropods as Vectors of Emerging DiseasesGlobal warming and globalization are the buzz-words of our time.

Features 7 Latest news from the front of invading orga-nisms 7 Competent insights into the invasion mechanisms 7 Offers valuable recent up-to-date information for scientists, teachers, students and also for the public

Contents Culicid Mosquitoes as Vectors of Disease Agents in Europe.- Exotic Mosquitoes Conquer the World.- Future Strategies for European Pest Management.- Assessing Diversity and Abun-dance of Vector Populations at a National Scale: Example of Culicoides Surveillance in France after a Bluetongue Virus Emergence.- Bluetongue Disease: An Analysis of the Epidemic in Germany 2006-2009.- Impact of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) on Insects of Medical Veterinary Relevan-ce.- The Changing Distribution Patterns of Ticks (Ixodida) in Europe in Relation to Emerging Tick-borne Diseases.- The Huge Risk due to Hya-lomma Ticks.- Flies as Vector of Microorganisms Potentially Inducing Severe Diseases in Humans and Animals.- Flies as Vector of Parasites Poten-tially Inducing Severe Diseases in Humans and Animals.- Lice as Vectors of Bacterial Diseases.- Triatomines as Vectors of American Trypanosomi-asis.- Fleas as Underestimated Vectors of Agents of Diseases.- Marine Crustaceans as Potential Hosts and Vectors for Metazoan Parasites.- Spotted Fever Rickettsiae and Rickettsioses in Germany.

Fields of interestsZoology; Parasitology; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention


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R. W. Myster, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA (Ed.)

Ecotones Between Forest and GrasslandContents 1.Introduction.- Section I: Temperate forest-grass-land ecotones: prairies, steppes, and pampas.- 2. Woodland-grassland ecotonal shifts in environ-mental mosaics: lessons learnt from the environ-mental history of the Carpathian Basin (Central Europe) during the Holocene and the last ice age based on investigation of paleobotanical and mollusk remains.- 3. Ecotones as complex arenas of disturbance, climate and human impacts: the trans-Andean forest-steppe ecotone of northern Patagonia.- 4. Woody-Herbaceous-Livestock Species Interaction.- 5. Woody plant invasions in Pampa grasslands ? a biogeographical and com-munity assembly perspective.- Section II: Tropical forest-grassland ecotones: old fields, savannas, and llanos.- 6. Post-agricultural ecotones in Puerto Rico.- 7. South Brazilian forest-grassland ecotones: Dynamics affected by climate, disturbance and woody species traits.- 8.Long-term perspectives on Tropical forest-savanna dynamics in lowland Bolivia from the last ice age until the present.- 9.Using palaeoecological data to define main vegetation dynamics along the savanna-forest ecotone in Colombia: implications for accurate assessment of human impacts.- Section III: Boral and cloud forest-grassland ecotones: páramo and alpine grasslands.- 10. The dynamic history of the upper forest line ecotone in the northern Andes.- 11. Climatic drivers of tree growth and recent recruitment at the Pyrenean alpine tree line ecotone.- 12. The alpine treeline ecotone in the southernmost Swedish Scandes ? dynamism on different scales. [...]

Fields of interestsTerrestial Ecology; Ecosystems; Biodiversity


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N. M. Noor, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia; H. Chin, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia; B. M. Reed, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, USDA-ARS, OR, USA (Eds.)

Conservation of Tropical Plant SpeciesContents Preface.- Introduction.- Tropical Biodiversity: Need for conservation.- Section I: Conservation.- Conservation of tropical plant genetic resources – In situ approach.- Collecting the wild relatives of crops in the tropics.- Seed banks for future generations.- Pollen cryobanking for tropical plant species.- In vitro genebanks for preserving tropical biodiversity.- Cryopreservation.- Biospecimen science for the In Vitro conservation of tropical plants.- Section II: Current status.- Conservation of Fruit Genetic Resources.- Conservation of orchids the gems of the tropics.- Conservation of oil palm and coconut genetic resources.- Current status of conserving tropical leguminous food crops.- Tropical and Subtropical Root and Tuber Crops.- Cereals.- Diversity & Conserva-tion of Tropical Forestry Species in Southeast Asia.- The In Vitro Conservation of Plants Native to the Brazilian Amazon and Atlantic Forests.- Ex situ conservation of plant genetic resources of major vegetables.- Spices and tree borne oil seed crops.- Conservation of medicinal plants in the tropics.- Section III: Future perspectives.- Global challenges for agricultural plant biodiversity and international collaboration.- Major research chal-lenges+ Directions for future research.

Fields of interestsConservation Biology/Ecology; Plant Sciences; Plant Physiology


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Nucleic Acids and Molecular BiologySeries editor: J. M. Bujnicki

Volume 27

N. Leontis, Bowling Green State University, OH, USA; E. Westhof, Université de Strasbourg, France (Eds.)

RNA 3D Structure Analysis and PredictionWith the dramatic increase in RNA 3D structure determination in recent years, we now know that RNA molecules are highly structured.

Features 7 First book on RNA 3D structure prediction based on sequence data alone 7 Gives a com-prehensive overview on the current status and progress in the field 7 Covers a variety of RNA prediction methods 7 Gives a comprehensive overview on the current status and progress in the field 7 Covers a variety of RNA prediction methods 7 Covers a variety of RNA prediction methods

Contents RNA Polymerases and Transcription Factors of Trypanosomes.- SL RNA biogenesis in kinetoplas-tids: a long and winding road.- Pre-mRNA spli-cing in Trypanosoma brucei: factors, mechanisms, and regulation.- mRNA turnover in trypanoso-mes.- tRNA biogenesis and processing.- rRNA biogenesis in trypanosomes.- RNA Editing in Af-rican Trypanosomes – a User’s Guide.- The RNA Interference Pathway in Trypanosoma brucei.- Translation in trypanosomatids.- Mitochondrial translation in trypanosomatids.- RNA-Seq analysis of the transcriptome of Trypanosoma brucei.

Fields of interestsNucleic Acid Chemistry; Biochemistry, general


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Nucleic Acids and Molecular BiologySeries editor: J. M. Bujnicki

Volume 28

A. Bindereif, University of Giessen, Germany (Ed.)

RNA Metabolism in TrypanosomesTrypanosomes are unicellular protozoa of ancient evolutionary origin that are responsible for several tropical diseases, such as African sleeping sickness.

Features 7 Presents the latest findings on RNA meta-bolism 7 In depth analysis of trypanosome transcription mechanism 7 Written by experts in the field 7 In depth analysis of trypanosome transcription mechanism 7 Written by experts in the field 7 Written by experts in the field

Contents RNA Polymerases and Transcription Factors of Trypanosomes.- SL RNA biogenesis in kinetoplas-tids: a long and winding road.- Pre-mRNA spli-cing in Trypanosoma brucei: factors, mechanisms, and regulation.- mRNA turnover in trypanoso-mes.- tRNA biogenesis and processing.- rRNA biogenesis in trypanosomes.- RNA Editing in Af-rican Trypanosomes – a User’s Guide.- The RNA Interference Pathway in Trypanosoma brucei.- Translation in trypanosomatids.- Mitochondrial translation in trypanosomatids.- RNA-Seq analysis of the transcriptome of Trypanosoma brucei.

Fields of interestsNucleic Acid Chemistry; Eukaryotic Microbiolo-gy; Parasitology


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O. S. Soyer, University of Exeter, UK (Ed.)

Evolutionary Systems BiologyContents Preface.- Evolutionary Systems Biology: Historical and Philosophical Persepctives on an Emer-ging Synthesis.- Metabolic Networks and their Evolution.- Organization Principles and their Evolution.- Organization principles in genetic interaction networks.- Evolution of regulatory net-works: Nematode vulva induction as an example of developmental systems drift.- Life’s attractors understanding developmental systems through reverse engineering and in silico evolution.- Evo-lutionary characteristics of bacterial two-compo-nent systems.- Comparative interaction networks - bridging genotype to phenotype.- Evolution in silico: from network structure to bifurcation theory.- On the search for design principles in biological systems.- Towards a theory of multile-vel evolution; long term information integration shapes the mutational landscape and enhances evolvability.- Evolutionary principles underly-ing structure and response dynamics of cellular networks.- Phenotypic plasticity and robustness: Evolutionary stability theory, gene expression dynamics model, and laboratory experiments.- Genetic redundancies and their evolutionary maintenance.- Evolution of resource and energy management in biologically realistic gene regu-latory network models.- Reverse ecology: From systems to environments and back.- Bacteria-virus coevolution.- The genotype-phenotype maps of systems biology and quantitative genetics: distinct and complementary.- How evolutionary systems biology will help understand adaptive landscapes and distributions of mutational effects.- Building synthetic systems to learn Nature’s design princip-les.- The robustness continuum.- Index.

Fields of interestsSystems Biology; Evolutionary Biology; Biomedi-cine general


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S. Tiquia‑Arashiro, The University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI, USA (Ed.)

Molecular Biological Technologies for Ocean SensingContents Chapter 1. Genome-enabled microbial sensors on ocean platforms.- Chapter 2. Development of a Capillary Waveguide Biosensor Analytical Module for use with the MBARI Environmental Sample Processor.- Chapter 3. MicrofabricatedFlow-Through Device For In Situ Gene Analysis.- Chap-ter 4. Method for the Quantification of Aquatic Primary Production and Net Ecosystem Meta-bolism Using In Situ Dissolved Oxygen Sensors.- Chapter 5. DNAzyme-Based Sensing for Metal Ions in Ocean Platform.- Chapter 6. Ultrasensitive Visual Fluorescence Detection of Heavy Metal Ions in Water Based on DNA-Functionalized Hydrogels.- Chapter 7. The Use of Peptide Nucleic Acids in Surface Plasmon Resonance for Detection of Red Tide Algae.- Chapter 8. Immobilization of Fluorescent Aptamer Biosensors on Magnetic Microparticles and Its Potential Application for Ocean Sensing.- Chapter 9. Functional Gene Arrays for Analysis of Microbial Communities on Ocean Platform.- Chapter 10. Bioluminescence detection for ATP quantification using micro-fluidic device.- Chapter 11. Use of Biosensors as Alternatives to Current Regulatory Methods for Marine Biotoxins.- Chapter 12. Electrochemical Detection of Harmful Algae by Means of a Sand-wich Hybridization Assay on an Electrode Sur-face.- Chapter 13. Waterborne Pathogen Detection Using a MagnetoresistiveImmuno-Chip

Fields of interestsMicrobiology; Ecology; Oceanography


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V. N. Uversky, University of South Florida,Tampa, FL, USA; A. K. Dunker, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, USA (Eds.)

Intrinsically Disordered Protein AnalysisVolume 1, Methods and Experimental Tools

Contents Determination of IUP Based on Susceptibility for Degradation by Default.-In-cell NMR of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins. Prokaryotic Cells.-In-cell NMR in Xenopus laevis Oocytes.-In-cell NMR in Mammalian Cells: Part 1.-In-cell NMR in Mammalian Cells: Part 2.-In-cell NMR in Mammalian Cells: Part 3.-Fourier Transform In-frared Microspectroscopy of Complex Biological Systems: from Intact Cells to Whole Organisms.-Studying IDP Stability and Dynamics by Fast Relaxation Imaging in Living Cells.-Measurement and Analysis of NMR Residual Dipolar Coup-lings for the Study of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins.-Distance Information for Disordered Proteins from NMR and ESR Measurements using Paramagnetic Spin Labels.-Using Chemical Shifts to Assess Transient Secondary Structure and Generate Ensemble Structures of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins.-Magic Angle Spinning Solid State NMR Experiments for Structural Characte-rization of Proteins.-Wide-line NMR and Protein Hydration.-5-Fluorotryptophan as a Dual NMR and Fluorescent Probe of a-Synuclein.-Alpha Proton Detection Based Backbone Assignment of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins.-Fourier Trans-form Infrared Spectroscopy of Intrinsically Dis-ordered Proteins: Measurement Procedures and Data Analyses.-Monitoring Stuctural Transitions in IDPs by Vibrational Spectroscopy of Cyanlated Cysteine.-Structure Analysis of Unfolded Peptides by Vibrational Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy. [...]

Fields of interestsProtein Science; Protein Structure


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2012. XVI, 382 p. 138 illus., 76 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 895) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-1-61779-926-6

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V. N. Uversky, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA; A. K. Dunker, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, USA (Eds.)

Intrinsically Disordered Protein AnalysisVolume 2, Methods and Experimental Tools

Contents Immobilization of Proteins for Single Mole-cule Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer Measurements of Conformation and Dynamics.-Application of Confocal Single Molecule FRET to Intrinsically Disordered Proteins.-Single-Molecule Force Spectroscopy of Chimeric Polyprotein Constructs Containing Intrinsically Disordered Domains.-Visualization of Mobility by Atomic Force Microscopy.-Unequivocal Single-Molecule Force Spectroscopy of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins.-Sedimentation Velocity Analytical Ultracentrifugation for Intrinsically Disordered Proteins.-Analysis of Intrinsically Disordered Pro-teins by Small-Angle X-ray Scattering.-Small Ang-le Neutron Scattering (SANS) for the Structural Study of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins in Solu-tion: a Practical Guide.-Dynamic and Static Light Scattering of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins.-Estimation of Intrinsically Disordered Protein Shape and Time-averaged Apparent Hydration in Native Conditions by a Combination of Hydrody-namic Methods.-Size-Exclusion Chromatography in Structural Analysis of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins.-Denaturant-induced Conformational Transitions in Intrinsically Disordered Proteins.-Identification of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins by a Special 2D Electrophoresis.-pH-induced Changes in Intrinsically-disordered Proteins.-Temperature Induced Transitions in Disordered Proteins Probed by NMR Spectroscopy. [...]

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New SeriesFungal Diversity Research SeriesSeries editor: K. D. Hyde

Fungi are some of the most important organisms on earth, with considerable industrial and ecologi-cal importance, and yet they are probably some of the most poorly studied groups. Springer’s Fungal Diversity Research Series which is a continuation of the series published by Fungal Diversity Press is committed to publishing high-quality com-pilations and books concerning various aspects of fungal biology including dedicated texts on groups of the fungal kingdom as well as on groups of organisms usually studied by mycologists. The series encourages contributions on basic and applied mycology, including monographs, ecology compilations, methodology compilations and edited books dealing with cutting edge research. The series is particularly interested in providing an outlet for important environmental topics in mycology such as effects of global warming on fungi and endangered species. Volumes published in the series will include both multidisciplinary studies with a broad range of coverage, as well as more focused in-depth analyses of a particular issues of mycology. By bringing these important organisms to the forefront in print in the Springer Fungal Diversity Research Series we aim to increa-se awareness of these essential organisms.




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S. R. Whitton, The University of Hong Kong; E. H. McKenzie, Landcare Research, Auckland, New Zealand; K. D. Hyde, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand

Fungi Associated with PandanaceaeThe tropical plant family Pandanaceae comprises three genera, Freycinetia, Pandanus and Sara-ranga. One-hundred and fourteen genera and 226 species of fungi were found on dead leaves of Pandanaceae collected in Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, New Zealand, Niue, Philippines, Seychelles, Vanuatu and Vietnam. Taxonomic issues within each fungus genus are discussed and reference made to preceding work. All species are written up with bibliographic details, relevant measurements of the current specimens, known habitat and distribution, collection details, and a discussion on taxonomic conclusions.

Features 7 Provides complete and unique overview of all microfungi associated with plant family Pandana-ceae 7 Provides up-to-date keys and/or synoptic tables to enable quick and accurate identification of 28 genera of microfungi 7 Provides photogra-phic plates of ** species of microfungi 7 Provi-des extensive bibliography on microfungi

Contents Abstract.- Acknowledgements.- Dedication.- 1.The Current Understanding of Fungi Associated with Pandanaceae.- 2. Methodology.- 3. Teleo-morphic Microfungi Associated with Pandana-ceae.- 4. Anamorphic Microfungi Associated with Pandanaceae.- 5. List of Fungi Associated with Pandanaceae.

Fields of interestsBiodiversity; Eukaryotic Microbiology; Microbial Ecology


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G. Witzany, Telos-Philosophische Praxis, Bürmoos, Austria (Ed.)

Biocommunication of FungiContents Preface.- Introduction: Keylevels of Biocommu-nication in Fungi.- 1. Intraorganismic Commu-nication.- 1. G protein Signaling Components in Filamentous Fungal Genomes.- 2. The Glycogen Metabolism Regulation in Neurospora.- 3. Epigenetic Regulation of Secondary Metabolite Biosynthetic Genes in Fungi.- 4. Genes from Double-Stranded RNA Viruses in the Nuclear Ge-nomes of Fungi.- 5. Signal Transduction Pathways Regulating Switching, Mating and Biofilm Forma-tion in Candida albicans and Related Species.- 6. Cell-to-cell Communication in the Tip Growth of Mycelial Fungi.- 7. Programmed Cell Death and Heterokaryon Incompatibility in Filamentous Fungi.- 2. Interorganismic Communication.- 8. Communication and differentiation in the deve-lopment of yeast colonies.- 9. Hyphal Interference: self versus non-self fungal recognition and hyphal death.- 10. Sexual Pheromones in the Fungi.- 11. Thoughts on Quorum Sensing and Fungal Di-morphism.- 3. Transorganismic Communication.- 12. Metabolite-Mediated Interactions between Bacteria and Fungi.- 13. Viruses, Fungi and Plants: Cross-kingdom Communication and Mutualism.- 14. Communication between plant, ectomycorrhi-zal fungi and helper bacteria.- 15. Lipid-mediated Signaling between Fungi and Plants.- 16. Fungus development and reactive oxygen. hytopathologi-cal aspects.- 17. Oxidative stress and oxylipins in plant-fungus interaction.- 18. Oxylipins in Fungal-Mammalian Interactions.- 19. Chemical Signals that Mediate Insect-Fungal Interactions.- Index.

Fields of interestsFungus Genetics; Agriculture; Cell Biology


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