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Record Nr.

UNINA9910463499003321

Titolo

Biomedical applications of nano technologies : proceedings of the International Symposium "Biomedical Applications of Nano Technologies" of the Forum on New Materials, part of CIMTEC 2006 - 11th International Ceramics Congress and 4th Forum on New Materials, held in Acireale, Sicily, Italy on June 4-9, 2006 / / edited by P. Vincenzini, World Academy of Ceramics and National Research Council, Italy, R. Barbucci, University of Siena, Italy

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Stafa-Zuerich : , : Trans Tech Publications Limited on behalf of Techna Group, , [2006]

©2006

ISBN

3-03813-101-6

1-61344-693-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (141 p.)

Collana

Advances in science and technology, , 1661-819X ; ; volume 53

Altri autori (Persone)

VincenziniP

BarbucciR

Disciplina

141

Soggetti

Biomedical engineering

Nanomedicine

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Biomedical Applications of Nano Technologies; Committee; Preface; Table of Contents; Session 1 - Materials Synthesis, Functionalization, Characterization; Helical Rosette Nanotubes: Topographical and Chemical Roles in Osteoblast Attachment; PVA-HAp Nanocomposites for Artificial Cornea; Self-Organized Metal Oxide Exhibiting Enhanced Bioactivity; New Approaches to Lipid Bilayer Fabrication: Microfluidic Solvent Extraction and Hydrogel Encapsulation; Size-Controlled Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles as Self-Organized Organic-Inorganic Composite Materials

Organic Modification of Titania Sol-Gels and SurfacesIn Vitro Evaluation of Osteoblast and Fibroblast Responses to Precipitated Nano-Particulate Calcium Carbonate; Folic Acid Immobilized Ferrimagnetic



DP-Bioglass to Target Tumor Cell for Cancer Hyperthermia Treatment ; Session 2 - Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery; Better Tissue Engineering Materials through the Use of Nanotechnology; Nano-Fabricated Aligned Spheroid for Cartilage Tissue Engineering ; Thermo-Intelligent Surfaces for Cell Culture; Nanotechnology-Based Cell Sheet Engineering for Regenerative Medicine

Release of Proteins from Nanochannel Delivery Systems: A Coupled Many-Scale Simulation - Experimental InvestigationSession 3 - Nanobiodevices; Neurite Development in PC12 Cells on Nanostructured Substrates; Nano-Bio Interface - Neural & Molecular Functions ; 'Top Down' Approaches for the Study of Single-Cells: Micro-Engineering and Electrical Phenotype ; Nano Patterned Surfaces for Biomaterial Applications; Controlled Release of Thrombin Using Aptamer-Based Nanodevices; Modulation of Biological Properties of Silicon Nitride for Biosensor Applications by Self-Assembled Monolayers

Keywords IndexAuthors Index

Sommario/riassunto

This collection presents 18 papers. Altogether, the collection a wealth of offers up-to-date information on Biomedical Applications of Nano Technologies. CIMTEC 2008: http://www.cimtec-congress.org/



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910557646103321

Autore

Bel Yolanda

Titolo

Bacillus thuringiensis Toxins: Functional Characterization and Mechanism of Action

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Basel, Switzerland, : MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2021

Descrizione fisica

1 electronic resource (340 p.)

Soggetti

Research & information: general

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)-based products are the most successful microbial insecticides to date. This entomopathogenic bacterium produces different kinds of proteins whose specific toxicity has been shown against a wide range of insect orders, nematodes, mites, protozoa, and human cancer cells. Some of these proteins are accumulated in parasporal crystals during the sporulation phase (Cry and Cyt proteins), whereas other proteins are secreted in the vegetative phase of growth (Vip and Sip toxins). Currently, insecticidal proteins belonging to different groups (Cry and Vip3 proteins) are widely used to control insect pests and vectors both in formulated sprays and in transgenic crops (the so-called Bt crops). Despite the extensive use of these proteins in insect pest control, especially Cry and Vip3, their mode of action is not completely understood. The aim of this Special Issue was to gather information that could summarize (in the form of review papers) or expand (research papers) the knowledge of the structure and function of Bt proteins, as well as shed light on their mode of action, especially regarding the insect receptors. This subject has generated great interest, and this interest has been materialized into the 18 papers of important scientific value in the field (5 reviews and 13 research papers) that have been compiled in this issue.