Biological Macromolecules: Bioactivity and Biomedical Applications presents a comprehensive study of biomacromolecules and their potential use in various biomedical applications. Consisting of four sections, the book begins with an overview of the key sources, properties and functions of biomacromolecules, covering the foundational knowledge required for study on the topic. It then progresses to a discussion of the various bioactive components of biomacromolecules. Individual chapters explore a range of potential bioactivities, considering the use of biomacromolecules as nutraceuticals, antioxidants, antimicrobials, anticancer agents, and antidiabetics, among others. The third section of the book focuses on specific applications of biomacromolecules, ranging from drug delivery and wound management to tissue engineering and enzyme immobilization. This focus on the various practical uses of biological macromolecules provide an interdisciplinary assessment of their function in practice. The final section explores the key challenges and future perspectives on biological macromolecules in biomedicine.
- Covers a variety of different biomacromolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids in plants, fungi, animals, and microbiological resources
- Discusses a range of applicable areas where biomacromolecules play a significant role, such as drug delivery, wound management, and regenerative medicine
- Includes a detailed overview of biomacromolecule bioactivity and properties
- Features chapters on research challenges, evolving applications, and future perspectives
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Elsevier Science & Techn.
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Approx. 100 illustrations (30 in full color)
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ISBN-13
978-0-323-85638-6 (9780323856386)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Part I: Background1. Biological macromolecules: Sources, properties and functions2. Structure-activity relationship of biological macromolecules3. The importance of biological macromolecules in biomedicine4. Modification techniques for carbohydrate Macromolecules
Part II: Bioactivity5. Biological macromolecules as nutraceuticals6. Biological macromolecules as antioxidants7. Biological macromolecules as antimicrobial agents8. Biological macromolecules from algae and their antimicrobial applications9. Biological macromolecules acting on central nervous system10. Biological macromolecules as antidiabetic agents11. Biological macromolecules as anticancer agents12. Biological macromolecules as immunomodulators13. Biological macromolecules acting on gastrointestinal systems14. Synthetic macromolecules with biological activity
Part III: Functional Applications15. Biological macromolecules in drug delivery16. Biological macromolecules in tissue engineering17. Biological macromolecules for drug delivery in tissue engineering18. Biological macromolecules for growth factor delivery19. Biological macromolecules for growth factor delivery in bone regeneration20. Biological macromolecules for nutrients delivery21. Biological macromolecules for nucleic acid delivery22. Biological macromolecules in cell encapsulation23. Biological macromolecules in enzyme immobilization24. Carbohydrates mimetics: enzyme inhibitors and target molecules in several diseases
Part IV: Others25. Current challenging issues of biological macromolecules in biomedicine26. Future perspectives of biological macromolecules in biomedicine
