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Record Nr.

UNINA9910647393303321

Titolo

Aquaporins / / edited by Baoxue Yang

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2023

ISBN

9789811974151

Edizione

[2nd ed. 2023.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (362 pages)

Collana

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, , 2214-8019 ; ; 1398

Disciplina

572.696

Soggetti

Pharmacology

Proteins

Human physiology

Biological transport

Cell membranes

Protein Biochemistry

Human Physiology

Membrane Trafficking

Proteïnes de membrana

Fisiologia humana

Llibres electrònics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Classification and Gene Structure of Aquaporins -- 2. Protein Structure and Modification of Aquaporins -- 3. Expression Regulation and Trafficking of Aquaporins -- 4. Transport Characteristics of Aquaporins -- 5. Non-transport Functions of Aquaporins -- 6. The Evolutionary Aspects of Aquaporin Superfamily -- 7. Aquaporins in Nervous System -- 8. Aquaporins in Cardiovascular System -- 9. Aquaporins in Respiratory System -- 10. Aquaporins in Digestive System -- 11. Aquaporins in Urinary System -- 12. Aquaporins in Reproductive System -- 13. Aquaporins in Immune System.-14. Aquaporins in Eye -- 15. Aquaporins in Skin -- 16. Aquaporins in Glandular Secretion -- 17. Aquaporins in Fetal Development -- 18. Aquaporins in Diabetes Insipidus -- 19. Aquaporins in Edema -- 20. Aquaporins in Obesity.-21. Aquaporins in Tumor -- 22. Aquaporin



Inhibitors -- 23. Non-aquaporin Water Channels.-24. Methods to Measure Water Permeability.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a state-of-the-art report on our current understanding of aquaporins and the future direction of the field. Aquaporins (AQPs) are a group of water-channel proteins that are specifically permeable to water and other small molecules, such as glycerol and urea. To date thirteen water-channel proteins (AQP0 – AQP12) have been cloned and the mechanisms and physiological functions of water transport across biological membranes have long been the subject of interest. Recent advances in the molecular biology and physiology of water transport have yielded new insights into how and why water moves across cell membranes, and studies on aquaporin knockout mouse models suggest that aquaporins are involved in the development of some diseases and they may be useful targets of research into selective-inhibitor drugs. By focusing on the advances made over the last 30 years in the biophysics, genetics, protein structure, molecular biology, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of aquaporins in mammalian cell membranes, this book provides novel insights into further mechanisms and the physiological significance of water and some small molecule transport in mammals in order to stimulate further research in new directions. In the second version, fourteen chapters will be updated base on the most recent research articles. Ten new chapters will be added.



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910585943703321

Autore

Jorquera Milko A

Titolo

Diversity, Interaction and Bioprospecting of Plant-Associated Microbiomes

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Basel, : MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2022

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (216 p.)

Soggetti

Biology, life sciences

Research & information: general

Research and information: general

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

Numerous studies have demonstrated that the plant microbiome is highly relevant for the growth and fitness of plants. Plants in ecosystems and agroecosystems can recruit a wide variety of microorganisms, including beneficial microbes which are being studied and applied as biostimulators to improve nutrition and tolerance of plants and as biocontrol of phytopathogens. In this context, this Book contains a selection of articles describing diverse ecological and biotechnological aspects of microbiomes in native and agronomic plants (e.g., pepper, potato, rice and lettuce) created by researchers from Italy, China, Korea, Egypt, Oman, Germany, the USA, and Chile.



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910557229003321

Autore

Ortega Arturo

Titolo

Disorders of Circadian Rhythms

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Frontiers Media SA, 2020

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (105 p.)

Soggetti

Endocrinology

Medicine and Nursing

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact



4.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910557222103321

Autore

Alessandri Ivano

Titolo

Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering: New Theoretical Approaches, Materials and Strategies

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Frontiers Media SA, 2020

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (175 p.)

Soggetti

Science: general issues

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

Fostered by the remarkable progress in the fabrication of nanoparticles and nanostructures, in the last years Surface-Enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has reached an impressive diffusion in many fields of chemistry and analytical sciences. Several exciting results have been recently reported in SERS-based ultrasensitive detection and molecular imaging. However, more than forty years after its discovery, conventional SERS is still struggling to make its way as a reliable analytical method. The remarkable enhancement of the local electromagnetic field achieved by plasmonic nanostructures is indeed a double-edged sword, as in pushing the sensitivity to the ultimate level, it strongly limits accuracy and reproducibility of the Raman data. In this context, non-plasmonic or hybrid plasmon/dielectric systems are emerging as a promising alternative/complement to conventional SERS. Core/shell systems like T-rex or SHiNERS are only a few examples of these novel SERS-active platforms. In parallel, new theoretical models, based on quantum optomechanical approaches have been recently proposed and developed for describing and predicting plasmonic, non-plasmonic and hybrid (e.g. photo-induced enhanced Raman scattering, PIERS) SERS, also including opto-thermal effects. Moreover, the next-generation of SERS-active materials is facing new challenges in terms of detection strategies, integration with complementary methods and stimuli responsiveness. This Research Topic collects the most recent advances in SERS and related effects, from the viewpoint of



theory/models, materials and detection strategies, providing an up-to-date forum for setting the basis for future research in this vibrant field.