| Aptamers: Biotechnological Applications of a Next Generation Tool 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Yadav, Gulab Singh (Editor), Kumar, Vikas (Editor), Aggarwal, Neeraj K. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9811388350 ISBN-13: 9789811388354 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $151.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Molecular Biology - Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry - Medical | Allied Health Services - Medical Technology |
| Dewey: 572.84 |
| Physical Information: 186 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The book discusses the basics of aptamers and the advent of aptamer-based technology in recent times. The book covers the diverse applications of aptamers, such as in detection of animal and plant pathogens, disease diagnosis and therapeutics, environmental contamination detection etc. Besides these applications, the book also describes the use of these synthetic or modified DNA, as drug delivery vehicles. The different chapters describe how the binding capacity and specificity of aptamers can be exploited in various ways. The book also discusses how these attributes of aptamers can outdo the antibody technology in biomedical and diagnostic solutions. This crisp and concise book gives the readers an insight into the most recent biotechnological applications of aptamers. |