Physics and Chemistry Basis of Biotechnology

About this book

The recent advances in the field of Biotechnology cannot simply be ascribed to one scientific discipline. Rather, scientists from various backgrounds, ranging from fundamental physics and chemistry to the (bio) applied sciences, have joined their efforts in order to make this new era of "high-tech" biotechnology possible.
In the present volume of "Focus on Biotechnology", a selected group of distinguished experts describe how their field succeeded in developing the new frontiers of biotechnology. The physical or chemical underlying principles form the core of each chapter, which ends with a sketch of anticipated developments during the next decade.
Audience: Any self-respecting scientist who aims to implement his work within the framework of practical applications will find "Focus on Biotechnology - Physics and Chemistry basis Biotechnology" a must-have volume.

Contents

Editors Preface. Biomimetic materials synthesis; A. Nedoluzhko, T. Douglas. Dendrimers: Chemical principles and biotechnology applications; L. Henry, et al. Rational design of P450 enzymes for biotechnology; S.J. Sadeghi, et al. Amperometric enzyme-based biosensors for application in food and beverage industry; E. Csoregi, et al. Supported lipid membranes for reconstitution of membrane proteins; B. Lindholm-Sethson. Functional structure of the secretin receptor; P. Robberecht, et al. Cold-adapted enzymes; D. Georlette, et al. Molecular and cellular magnetic resonance contrast agents; J.W.M. Bulte, L.H. Bryant, Jr. Radioactive microspheres for medical applications; U. Hafeli. Radiation-induced bioradicals: Physical, chemical and biological aspects; W. Mondelaers, P. Lahorte. Radiation-induced bioradicals: Technologies and research; P. Lahorte, W. Mondelaers. Aroma measurement: Recent developments in isolation and characterisation; S.M. Van Ruth. Index.

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