Medical Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutics, Forensic Science and Bioinformatics

ISBN-13: 9780367766962 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 430 str.

Opis

This book covers a range of topics on exploiting Nigeria's mega biodiversity for food security and health; DNA forensic science and its applications; medical biotechnology and biopharmaceutics; medicinal and underutilized plants; impact and mitigation of antibiotic resistance; bioinformatics applications, medical insect biotechnology, etc.

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ForewordAlex U. AkpaPrefaceBenjamin Ewa UbiPart 1:Working Group 04: Molecular Diagnostics and DNA ForensicsHandling Editor: Prof. Ifeoma Ezeonu1. Principles and Techniques for Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) ManipulationNwadiuto Esiobu, Ifeoma Ezeonu, Francisca Nwaokorie2. Forensic DNA profiling and molecular identification of infectious pathogens: The Nigeria experience.D. E. Agbonlahor,M. Y.Tatfeng,I. B. Enweani-Nwokelo, I.Ezeonu,E. A. Brisibe, F. O. Nwaokorie,N. Esiobu, A. O. Eremwanarue, F. E. Oviasogie,G. S. George,B. E.Ubi3. DNA markers in forensic and diagnostic scienceM. Y. Tatfeng, D. E. Agbonlahor, I. B. Enweani-Nwokelo, I. Ezeonu, F. Nwaokorie, E. A. Brisibe, D. Esiobu4. Legal standards setting in the use of Forensics DNA Barcode: Evidence for wildlife crime detection and prosecution in NigeriaChristie O. Onyia,Obianuju P. Ilo, Scott E. MillerPart 2: Working Group 07: Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Handling Editor: Prof. Mairo Hajiya Inuwa5. Harnessing Indigenous Bioresources for Development of Diagnostics for Detection and Confirmation of Infectious agents in NigeriaE. O. Ekundayo, J. C. Igwe, I. Ezeonu6. Antibiotic Resistance: Global Trends, Impact And MitigationI. M. Ezeonu, I. R. Iroha, N. Esiobu7. Safeguarding Nigeria Territory from the use of antibiotic resistant microbes in bioterrorismJ. C. Igwe, E. O. Ekundayo, I. Ezeonu, S. K. Parom8. Deep Learning and Economic Prospects in Medical and Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyCharles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Olugbemi Tope Olaniyan, Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, Adetunji Julianah Bunmi, Gloria E Okotie, Julius Kola Oloke9. Health and Nutritional benefits of numerous bioactive components derived from fish and fish productsJuliana Bunmi Adetunji, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Michael Olugbenga Samuel Genevieve Dable-Tupas, Chukwuebuka Egbuna10. Repositioning antiviral drugs as a rapid and cost-effective approach to discover treatment against SARS-CoV-2 infectionOmotayo O. Oyedara, Folasade M. Adeyemi, Charles Oluwasun Adetunji, Elufisan Temidayo Oluyomi11. Corn Silk and Health BenefitsAdetunji Charles Oluwaseun, Michael Olugbenga Samuel, Adetunji Juliana Bunmi, Oluranti OlufemiIdowu12. Bioengineering of Pharmacologically-Active Metabolites for Effective Drug Nano Formulations from the Callus of Medicinal Plants and their Significant Application in Nanomedicine: Recent AdvancesCharles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Denisa Ficai, Anton Ficai,, Olugbenga Samuel Micheal, Wilson Nwankwo, Muhammad Akram, Chukwuebuka Egbuna, Oluwaseyi Paul Olaniyan, Rumaisa Ansari, Hameed Shah, Tehreen Riaz, Ruth Ebunoluwa Bodunrinde, Rida Zainab, Juliana Bunmi Adetunji, Jonathan C. Ifemeje, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Michael Chinedu Olisah, Akinola Samson Olayinka, Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, Daniel Ingo Hefft and Wadzani Dauda PalnamPart 3: Omics and Bioinformatics Handling Editor: Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji13. Bioinformatics: a tool for biotechnological advancementOyawoye O. M., Olorunsola H. A, Oluduro A. O. Bamigboye O. O, Oladipo E.K., Olotu T. M., Adeosun I. J., Kaka M. O., Obembe O. O.14. Role of Nucleotide Sequence Analysis in Human Genetics and GenomicsS. S. D. Mohammed, I. Abraham, D. Enoma, L. E. Okoror 15. Application of Computational and bioinformatics techniques in drug repurposing for effective development of potential drug candidate for the management of COVID-19Charles Oluwasun Adetunji, Olaniyan T Olugbemi, Muhammad Akram, Umme Laila, Olugbenga Samuel Michael, Ayomide Michael Oshinjo, Julianah BunmiAdetunji, Gloria E Okotie, Nwadiuto Esiobu, Folasade Muibat Adeyemi, Omotayo Opemipo Oyedara16. Computational Intelligence Techniques for Combating COVID 19Charles Oluwasun Adetunji, Wilson Nwankwo, Akinola Samson Olayinka, Olaniyan T Olugbemi, Muhammad Akram,Umme Laila, Olugbenga Samuel Michael,Ayomide Michael Oshinjo, Julianah BunmiAdetunji,Gloria E Okotie, Nwadiuto Esiobu17. Machine learning and behavior modification for COVID 19Charles Oluwasun Adetunji, Wilson Nwankwo, Akinola Samson Olayinka, Olaniyan T Olugbemi, Muhammad Akram,Umme Laila, Olugbenga Samuel Michael,Ayomide Michael Oshinjo, Julianah BunmiAdetunji,Gloria E Okotie, Nwadiuto EsiobuPart 4: Working Group 12: Medicinal and Underutilized Plants Handling Editor: Prof. Abubakar Gidado18. Underutilized plant species, a huge potential for economic development in NigeriaFriday Nwalo Nweke, Godwill Azeh Engwa and Oluchi Cynthia Abiamere19. The place of neglected legumes in human nutrition and food securityBeckley Ikhajiagbe, Geoffrey Obinna Ikhajiagbe, Anoliefo, Doris I. Omoigui, Edokpolor Osazee Ohanmu, Saheed Ibrahim Musa and Zipporah Emilomo Omage20. Antiprotozoal Activity of medicinal plants against Entamoebahistolytica, the causative agent of amoebiasisIFEOMA B. ENWEANI-NWOKELO, UGOY SONIA A. OGBONNA, GRACE I. OKWU, ONYEKACHUKWU O. ENWEANI21. Harnessing benefits of underutilized Plant Species for Economic Growth in NigeriaOluwafemi Abiodun Adepoju, Bashiru Ibrahim, and Emmanuel Oluwadare BalogunPart 5: Working Group 13: Medical Insect Biotechnology, Genomics and Molecular Genetics of pestsHandling Editor: Dr. Abdulrazak Ibrahim22. Exploiting Arthropod midgut components for development of interventions against infectious diseasesCharles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oyetunde T. Oyeyemi23. Genome-based Vector Surveillance for Effective Prediction and Control of Mosquito-Borne Viral Disease Outbreaks in Nigeria Nwadiuto Esiobu, Bamidele Oderinde, Njidda Gadzama, Ihekerenma Okoli