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Now in its second edition, the Handbook of Lipid Bilayers is a groundbreaking work that remains the field's definitive text and only comprehensive source for primary physicochemical data relating to phospholipid bilayers. Along with basic thermodyna…

Since the publication of the first edition of this successful and popular book in 1970, the subject of lipid biochemistry has evolved greatly and this fifth up--to--date and comprehensive edition includes much new and exciting information. Lipid Bio…

Lipid Signaling Protocols assembles in a single volume the various tools and methodologies needed by the interested investigator to unravel lipid dependent signaling and cell function. Divided into two convenient sections, the volume begins by summa…

Isoprenoids are important in primary and secondary metabolism. They have implications in a myriad of physiological processes notably in plants, microorganisms and parasites, and biological activities at the cellular, organism, and ecosystem levels.…

This volume is a unique assembly of contributions focusing on the biochemical, immunological and clinical benefits of n-3 fatty acids in inflammation. The work is a higly accessible, one-of-a-kind source which will well serve lipid researchers, grad…

"Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes, Volume 11" includes invited chapters on a broad range of topics, covering both of the main arrangements of the reconstituted system, namely planar lipid bilayers and spherical liposomes. The invited…

"Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes" volumes cover a broad range of topics, including main arrangements of the reconstituted system, namely planar lipid bilayers as well as spherical liposomes. The invited authors present the latest res…

This book presents a comprehensive and coherent picture of how molecules diffuse across a liquid that is, on average, only two molecules thick. It begins by characterizing bilayers structurally, using X-ray diffraction, and then mechanically by meas…

As one of the major constituents of plants, lipids have received considerable attention from plant biochemists. Interest has recently intensified and broadened following exciting new discoveries of particular relevance to industry, ranging from the…

"Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes, Volume 8", continues to include invited chapters on a broad range of topics, covering both main arrangements of the reconstituted system, namely planar lipid bilayers and spherical liposomes. The inv…

Volume 5 presents recent research on both planar lipid bilayers and liposomes based on their historic and experimental realization. "Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes", Volume 5, continues to include invited chapters on a broad range o…

"Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes, Volume 6", continues to include invited chapters on a broad range of topics, covering both main arrangements of the reconstituted system, namely planar lipid bilayers and spherical liposomes. The inv…

"Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes, Volume 8", continues to include invited chapters on a broad range of topics, covering both main arrangements of the reconstituted system, namely planar lipid bilayers and spherical liposomes. The inv…

The lipid bilayer is central to life, as all living organisms possess a lipid bilayer structure, thereby underlying the lipid bilayer principle of biomembranes. The lipid bilayer principle and its applications are the main theme of this new book ser…

"Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes, Volume 7", continues to include invited chapters on a broad range of topics, covering both main arrangements of the reconstituted system, namely planar lipid bilayers and spherical liposomes. The inv…

The lipid bilayer is central to life, as all living organisms possess a lipid bilayer structure, thereby underlying the lipid bilayer principle of biomembranes. The lipid bilayer principle and its applications are the main theme of this new book ser…

"Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes", Volume 10, continues to include invited chapters on a broad range of topics, covering both main arrangements of the reconstituted system, namely planar lipid bilayers and spherical liposomes. The in…

This book presents a practical guide to the laboratory techniques commonly used in the analysis of lipids. It covers methods of lipid extraction in solvent and solid phase systems, as well as methods of derivation formation needed for a number of an…

This volume represents a collection of manuscripts dealing with the roles and actions of lipid mediators and their impact on human physiology and disease pathogenesis. In particular, these contributions focus on cancer, inflammation and cardiovascul…

This keenly awaited first overview of the field represents a complete guide to the structure and function of the most important mammalian cell membrane organelles. Filling a huge gap in the primary literature, this book is the first to cover the sub…

This book aims to fill the gap between unscientific comments about the hazards and benefits of high-fat or low-fat diets and weight control found in magazines and technical and medical reports about lipid biochemistry and obesity. It aims to explain…

Accompanied by a fully searchable CD, this fully revised handbook reflects recent research trends by placing a stronger emphasis on the nutritional, medical, and agricultural aspects of lipids. The content includes numerous contributions from expert…

Essential in biological functions like cell signaling and, when disturbed, a likely cause of disease, lipids have proven to be a vital force in cell biology. In Lipidomics: Methods and Protocols, an international panel of experts present a wide vari…

Provides the reader with an up to date insight of the current state of the art in the field of lipid bilayer research and the important insights derived for the understanding of the complex and varied behaviour of biological membranes and its functi…

This volume synthesizes the divergent literature on aquatic lipids int o a coordinated, digestible form. A large part of this book addresses lipid composition and production in freshwater organisms, and includes chapters on phytoplankton, zooplankto…

With nearly one hundred years of intensive study, lipids have proven to be a vital and ever-more-promising area of cell biological research. In Liposomes: Methods and Protocols, leading experts in the related fields explore cutting-edge experimental…

The lipid bilayer is central to life, as all living organisms possess a lipid bilayer structure, thereby underlying the lipid bilayer principle of biomembranes. The lipid bilayer principle and its applications are the main theme of this new book ser…

Liposomes are cellular structures made up of lipid molecules, which are water insoluable organic molecules and the basis of biological membranes. Important as a cellular model in the study of basic biology, liposomes are also used in clinical applic…

The lipid bilayer is central to life, as all living organisms possess a lipid bilayer structure, thereby underlying the lipid bilayer principle of biomembranes. The lipid bilayer principle and its applications are the main theme of this new book ser…

"Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes, Volume 8", continues to include invited chapters on a broad range of topics, covering both main arrangements of the reconstituted system, namely planar lipid bilayers and spherical liposomes. The inv…

"Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes" volumes cover a broad range of topics, including main arrangements of the reconstituted system, namely planar lipid bilayers as well as spherical liposomes. The invited authors present the latest res…

New research tools have revealed many surprising aspects of the dynamic nature of lipids and their participation in processes such as recognition, intra-- and inter--cellular signalling, deterrence and defence against pathogens, membrane trafficking…

In this second edition, Edwin Frankel has updated and extended his now well-known book "Lipid oxidation," which has come to be regarded as the standard work on the subject since the publication of the first edition. His main objective is to develop…

This work reviews the use of liposomes in immunoprophylaxis, immunological adjuvants and vaccine development. It describes the use of liposome-entrapped antibiotics for treating viral and bacterial infection and reviews the current status in the dev…

This volume contains a collection of papers devoted to all aspects of the study of plant lipid metabolism and molecular biology. It is an indication of the present state of knowledge of this very broad field, with information on recent studies in fa…

Liposomes are cellular structures made up of lipid molecules. Important as a cellular model in the study of basic biology, liposomes are also used in clinical applications such as drug delivery and virus studies. "Liposomes: Part D" is a continuatio…

Liposomes are cellular structures made up of lipid molecules. Important as a cellular model in the study of basic biology, liposomes are also used in clinical applications such as drug delivery and virus studies. "Liposomes, Part E" is a continuatio…

Liposomes are cellular structures made up of lipid molecules, which are water insoluable organic molecules and the basis of biological membranes. Important as a cellular model in the study of basic biology, liposomes are also used in clinical applic…

Leading international scientists bring current and developing topics in sterol research together in "Biochemistry and Function of Sterols". The authors are experts in each major area of sterol research - medicine, biochemistry, chemistry, and agricu…

This series identifies areas over the broad field of lipid research which are of current and continuing interest, providing the reader with a range of topics in this subject area. This volume continues the examination of the area of applied lipid re…

The first volume in a series aimed at the applied area of lipid research. The topics selected have been chosen not to focus on a single theme but more to offer something of interest across a broader field. The contributors to this volume have been c…

Glycolipids are carbohydrate-attached lipids. Their role is to provide energy and also serve as markers for cellular recognition. They occur where a carbohydrate chain is associated with phospholipids on the exoplasmic surface of the cell membrane.…

Bioactive Carbohydrate Polymers is probably the first book dealing wit h the latest in the field of polysaccharides and related products and their biological activities, especially the immunological effects. The different chapters describe the struc…

"The Handbook of Lipids in Human Nutrition" is a concise reference for professionals and students interested in the role of lipids in nutrition. Over 100 tables and illustrations provide quick access to the most current data available.

Inositol, in its native or lipid derived forms, serves as a master building block which, when phosphorylated, leads to the construction of more than 30 unique isomeric forms that are employed in vital but diverse regulatory roles in cells. In "Inosi…

Focusing on the practical applications, this user-oriented guide presents current technologies and strategies for systems-level lipid analysis, going beyond basic research to concentrate on commercial uses of lipidomics in biomarker and diagnostic d…

This volume highlights the informative events of the Symposium on Molecular Immunology of Complex Carbohydrates II, held at the Institute of Biological Chemistry, Academia Sinica, on August 28-September 1, 1999, in Taipei, Taiwan. The Editor intertw…

A great deal of research has been carried out on this important class of compounds in the last ten years. To ensure that scientists are kept up to date, the editors of the First Edition of The Lipid Handbook have completely reviewed and extensively…

Essential in biological functions like cell signaling and, when disturbed, a likely cause of disease, lipids have proven to be a vital force in cell biology. In Lipidomics: Methods and Protocols, an international panel of experts present a wide vari…

Lipobiology is a rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field which incorporates critical aspects of lipid and lipoprotein chemistry into the disciplines of cell biology and physiology. This series focuses on salient aspects of the role of lipids in met…

This volume brings together practical techniques for detecting and measuring free radicals - the reactive, short-lived molecules now known to play an important role in a large number of human diseases, including heart disease and cancer - and for st…

This title provides in-depth coverage of the physical properties of fats and oils. It includes surface and rheological characteristics as well as crystallization and phase behavior for improved nutrition and functionality in the design of new food p…

"Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes" volumes cover a broad range of topics, including main arrangements of the reconstituted system, namely planar lipid bilayers as well as spherical liposomes. The invited authors present the latest res…

Lipoproteins play an important role in maintaining the normal distribution of lipids in the body and in the transport of lipophilic comounds. They are also implicated, however, in some of the major diseases of the Western world including atheroscler…

Inositol lipids have become a subject of great interest because of their central role in transmembrane signalling. This book, based on a discussion meeting held at the Royal Society, has contributions from most of the leading workers in the field.

Collecting up-to-date research on the chemistry of foods, this volume focuses on proteins and lipids. It begins with four chapters on basic properties and experimental methods. It then devotes separate collections of chapters to the functionalities…