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Chondroitin Sulfate
Elsevier Science 2006; US$ 249.00CS is an unbranched, polydisperse, complex glycosaminoglycan extracted and purified from various tissues. This polyanion is interacting with both plasma and cells, it is able to modulate many biochemical and physiologic processes. Due to the presence of sulfate groups in different amounts and located in various positions, CS represents a very heterogeneous... more...
Cannabinoids
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2006; US$ 499.99The present book is an outstanding summary of many aspects of cannabinoid research. It provides current knowledge about the pharmacology and therapeutic potential of cannabinoids as well as knowledge about the pharmacology, physiology, and pathology of the endogenous cannabinoid systems. The chapters are written by scientists who have made or are still... more...
Homing Endonucleases and Inteins
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2006; US$ 64.99This book provides the first and only comprehensive description and detailed summary of the genetics, structure, function, mechanisms of action, evolution and engineering of homing endonucleases and inteins. These two unique protein superfamilies, which are tied together through their frequent fusion and coevolution, have generated considerable excitement... more...
Protein-Lipid Interactions
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2006; US$ 54.99Brings together the views of experts in the area of protein-lipid interactions, providing an overview of the advances that have been achieved in the field, from very basic aspects to specialized technological applications. In this book, the topics include the application of X-ray and neutron diffraction, and infrared and fluorescence spectroscopy. more...
Drinking in Context
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 52.95Drinking beverage alcohol is a widespread source of individual and social pleasure in most countries around the world. Yet, some drinking patterns can lead to serious physical, mental, and social harms. Drinking in Context is intended to complement existing volumes dealing with international alcohol policy by focusing on three main themes: drinking... more...
Handbook of Vitamins
Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 169.95Advances in molecular and cellular biology, analytical chemistry, and nanotechnology have improved the understanding of vitamin biomechanics and the requirements for human function. This book contains summaries that analyze the chemical, physiological, and nutritional relationships and highlight the identified functions for recognized vitamins. more...
Cancer Proteomics
Springer 2007; US$ 119.99Provides the status of proteomics in cancer therapy and offers the technologies used in proteomics that allow for protein profiling and for the identification of druggable targets in human samples. This book also offers anticipated challenges that may arise from its application in daily practice. more...
Cannabinoids and the Brain
Springer 2007; US$ 139.99Endocannabinoids control most of the body functions, and in the brain, they modulate neurotransmission, synaptic plasticity, confer neuroprotection, control metabolism, neuro- and neuritogenesis, survival, cognitive and motor functions as well as a plethora of other higher-order brain functions. Their fruitful therapeutic potential is recognized by... more...
The Paraoxonases
Springer 2007; US$ 149.99Features a distillation of the plenary lectures presented at the International Conference on Paraoxonases, held in Hajduszoboszlo, Hungary, in September 2006. This book offers a review of paraoxonase research. more...
Myosins
Springer 2007; US$ 189.99This volume highlights the remarkable superfamily of molecular motors called myosins, which are involved in such diverse cellular functions as muscle contraction, intracellular transport, cell migration and cell division. In a timely compilation of chapters written by some of the leading research groups in the world that have made key discoveries in... more...









