Colloids in Biotechnology

ISBN-13: 9781439830802 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 547 str.

Monzer Fanun

Opis

This book enables scientists to close the gap between extensive research and translation into commercial options in biomedicine and biotechnology. It covers biosurfactants and surface properties, phase behavior, and orientational change of surfactant mixtures with peptides at the interface.

Spis treści

Amphiphilic Biopolymers: DNA and Cellulose. Mode of Interaction of Artificial Pulmonary Surfactant with an Amphiphilic α-Helical Peptide at the Air/Water Interface. Supramolecular Assemblies Formed by Self-Assembling Peptides. Physicochemical Characterization of Anisotropic Molecules (Polyelectrolytes and Proteins) in Bulk Solutions. Lysine-Based Surfactants. Synthesis of Proteins in Cell-Free Systems. Nonfood Applications of Milk Proteins: A Review. The Role of Colloidal Delivery Systems in DNA Genetic Therapeutics. Affinity Magnetic Beads for Chemical Biology and Medicine. Extracellular Biological Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles. Gold Nanoparticles Conjugated to Peptides. Bioadhesive Microspheres and Its Biotechnological and Pharmaceutical Applications. Microencapsulation of Probiotic Cells. Structuring of Emulsions by Tailoring the Composition of Crystalline Emulsifier. Multiple Emulsions in Biomedical and Biotechnological Applications. Multiple Emulsion–Solvent Evaporation Technique. Microemulsions in Biotechnology and Pharmacy: An Overview. Biocompatible Microemulsions. Hyaluronan-Based Nanofibers. Sol–Gel Materials for Biotechnological and Bioengineering Applications. Index.

O autorze

Monzer Fanun