The present book deals with the use of agro by-products in Solid State Fermentation(SSF) processes. Initially, an overview about the generation of these by-products and their chemical composition has been presented. The aim of this book is collect the information regarding to solid-state fermentation and lipase production form these solid wastes. In the sequence, the characteristics of SSF for lipase production systems and variables that affect the product formation by this process are reviewed and discussed. Finally, potential applications of lipase for the obtainment of value added...

Silica induced lung fibrosis otherwise known as Silicosis. It is irreversible fibrosis of the lungs caused by inhalation of free silica dust. It is estimated that about million of people are working in various types of mines, ceramics, potteries, foundries, metal grinding, stone crushing, agate grinding, slate pencil industry etc., and occupationally exposed to free silica dust and are at potential risk of developing silicosis. Silica induces different kinds of pro-inflammatory cytokines that help in progression of disease. IL-6 is one of the pro-inflammatory cytokines that produce after...