Book Reviews

Editorial Policy. Recently published books and journals (one copy) are invited by the Editorial Office for announcement and review in ANTICANCER RESEARCH (no fee). Each announcement should include the full title of the publication, authors or editors, the number of pages, price, year of publication, ISBN and publisher. Publishers will be notified upon receipt of books and tear sheets of reviews will be sent after publication. Books will be returned to the sender only if the announcement is rejected. Reviews will be objective and clear regarding the content, quality and usefulness of the publication.

Advanced and Modern Approaches for Drug Delivery.

Edited by A.K. Nayak, M.S. Hasnain, B. Laha, S. Maiti.

2023, pp 944, USD 192.05, ISBN: 9780323972192.

Academic Press, Elsevier, Cambridge, MA, USA.

Advanced and Modern Approaches for Drug Delivery explores novel approaches currently used for drug delivery, including the most up-to-date techniques and technology. The approaches discussed allow pharmaceutical scientists to design effective drug delivery systems or devices for the management and treatment of numerous diseases and conditions. Detailed information on a wide variety of subjects, including dendrimers, lipid nanostructures, solid lipid nanoparticles, stimuli-responsive smart systems, self-assembled protein-drug nanoparticles, nanoconjugate formulations, nanofibers, iontophoretic systems, microneedle systems, ultrasound triggered systems, targeted carrier-based intracellular delivery systems, resealed erythrocyte-based systems, 3 D-printing tool, site-specific monoclonal antibodies, and bio-inspired systems are all comprehensively discussed. With contributions from those in academia and industry, this book is an excellent reference for all those needing to understand drug delivery systems.

Key Features: Provides thorough insights into the most up-to-date approaches and technologies for drug delivery and therapeutics; Discusses possible future approaches; Includes perspectives from industry and academia.

Pulmonary Pharmacology. 1st Edition, Volume 98.

Edited by W.S.F. Wong.

2023, pp 334, USD 179.20, ISBN: 9780443188817.

Academic Press, Elsevier, Cambridge, MA, USA.

Pulmonary Pharmacology, Volume 98 provides in-depth reviews on the latest progresses about respiratory drug discovery and development. Topics covered in this volume include corticosteroids, monoclonal antibodies, tyrosine kinase inhibitors and phosphodiesterase inhibitors for the treatments of asthma, COPD or pulmonary fibrosis, with perspective on the development of novel therapeutic strategies such as renin-angiotensin system modulators, mitochondrial function modulators, and non-antibacterial macrolides. Part of the volume is devoted to senotherapy for lung ageing in respiratory diseases, and novel pulmonary delivery technologies, including inhaled biologics.

Key Features: Provides accurate reviews from leading experts on the topic of pulmonary pharmacology; Each chapter of the volume provides consolidated graphical materials for ease of reading for the audience; Provides the latest insights and future perspectives on the drug discovery and development for respiratory diseases.

Imaging in Virus Research. 1st Edition, Volume 116.

Edited by S. Finke, D. Ushakov.

2023, pp 258, USD 145.35, ISBN: 9780443158155.

Academic Press, Elsevier, Cambridge, MA, USA.

Imaging in Virus Research, Volume 116 in the Advances in Virus Research series highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Topics of interest in this release include Recent developments of advanced fluorescence microscopy methods for biological applications, Fluorescence microscopy to image virus entry: Probing different angles, RSV and cytoplasmic inclusion bodies, Advanced Imaging of HIV-1 fusion and virus-host lipid interactions, Spatiotemporal orchestration of virus morphogenesis, Imaging applied to study interactions between poxviruses and their host cells, Viral capsid structures, Tissue Clearing and 3D-Imaging of Virus Infections, and much more.

Key Features: Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors; Presents the latest release in the Advances in Virus Research series; Updated release includes the latest information on Imaging in Virus Research.

Modulation of Oxidative Stress. Biochemical, Physiological and Pharmacological Aspects. 1st Edition.

Edited by L. Saso, A. Giuffre, G. Valacchi, M. Maccarrone.

2023, pp 390, USD 170.00, ISBN: 9780443192487.

Academic Press, Elsevier, Cambridge, MA, USA.

Modulation of Oxidative Stress: Biochemical, Physiological and Pharmacological Aspects explores the field using an interdisciplinary approach, including chemical, biological, physiological, pharmaceutical, pharmacological, and physico-chemical perspectives. The book is comprised of three main parts, with the first discussing the biochemical aspects of oxidative stress modulation. Other sections cover physiological and pathophysiological aspects on relevant conditions, including aging, neurological diseases, cerebral cavernous malformation, maternal and early-life malnutrition, Alzheimer’s disease, liver transplant, and cancer. Final content is dedicated to pharmacological aspects and includes chapters on phytotherapy and flavonoids.

This book is a strong reference for pharma researchers in academia and industry considering leveraging modulation of oxidative stress as a strategy for the development of new drugs. Biochemists and Nutritionists may also benefit of the foundational understanding of cellular redox processes laid out.

Key Features: Provides the latest updates in the fast-developing field of REDOX biochemistry and pharmacology; Presents content that is clear and easy to read; Useful for researchers and instructors in many fields.

Translational Radiation Oncology. 1st Edition.

Edited by A. Eltorai, J.A. Bakal, D. Kim, D. Wazer.

2023, pp 734, USD 140.25, ISBN: 9780323884242.

Academic Press, Elsevier, Cambridge, MA, USA.

Translational Radiation Oncology covers the principles of evidence-based medicine and applies them to the design of translational research. The book provides valuable discussions on the critical appraisal of published studies and recent developments in radiation oncology, allowing readers to learn how to evaluate the quality of such studies with respect to measuring outcomes and make effective use of all types of evidence. By reading this book, researchers have access to a practical approach to help them navigate challenging considerations in study design and implementation.

The book is a valuable resource for researchers, oncologists and members of biomedical field who want to understand more about translational research applied to the field of radiation oncology. Translational medicine serves as an indispensable tool in grant writing and funding efforts, so understanding how to apply its principles to research is necessary to guarantee that results will be impactful to patients.

Key Features: Provides a clear process for understanding, designing, executing and analyzing clinical and translational research; Presents practical, step-by-step guidance to help readers take ideas from the lab to the bedside; Written by a team of oncologists, radiologists and clinical research experts that fully cover translational research in radiation oncology.

Cheminformatics, QSAR and Machine Learning Applications for Novel Drug Development. 1st Edition.

Edited by K. Roy.

2023, pp 768, USD 140.00, ISBN: 9780443186394.

Academic Press, Elsevier, Cambridge, MA, USA.

Cheminformatics, QSAR and Machine Learning Applications for Novel Drug Development aims at showcasing different structure-based, ligand-based, and machine learning tools currently used in drug design. It also highlights special topics of computational drug design together with the available tools and databases. The integrated presentation of chemometrics, cheminformatics, and machine learning methods under is one of the strengths of the book. The first part of the content is devoted to establishing the foundations of the area. Here recent trends in computational modeling of drugs are presented. Other topics present in this part include QSAR in medicinal chemistry, structure-based methods, cheminformatics and chemometric approaches, and machine learning methods in drug design. The second part focuses on methods and case studies including molecular descriptors, molecular similarity, structure-based based screening, homology modeling in protein structure predictions, molecular docking, stability of drug receptor interactions, deep learning, and support vector machine in drug design. The third part of the book is dedicated to special topics, including dedicated chapters on topics ranging from de design of green pharmaceuticals to computational toxicology. The final part is dedicated to present the available tools and databases, including QSAR databases, free tools and databases in ligand and structure-based drug design, and machine learning resources for drug design. The final chapters discuss different web servers used for identification of various drug candidates.

Key Features: Presents chemometrics, cheminformatics and machine learning methods under a single reference; Showcases the different structure-based, ligand-based and machine learning tools currently used in drug design; Highlights special topics of computational drug design and available tools and databases.

Advances in Applied Microbiology. 1st Edition, Volume 123.

Edited by G.M. Gadd, S. Sariaslani.

2023, pp 232, USD 120.70, ISBN: 9780443192739.

Academic Press, Elsevier, Cambridge, MA, USA.

Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 123 continues the comprehensive reach of this widely read and authoritative review source in microbiology. Users will find invaluable references and information on a variety of areas relating to the topics of microbiology.

Key Features: Contains contributions from leading authorities in the field; Informs and updates on the latest developments in the field of microbiology; Includes discussions on the role of specific molecules in pathogen life stages, interactions, and much more.

Hemodynamics and Immune Defense. Discoveries in Pharmacology, Volume 3.

Edited by M.J. Parnham, C. Page, J. Bruinvels.

2023, pp 500, USD 170.00, ISBN: 9780443184437.

Academic Press, Elsevier, Cambridge, MA, USA.

Haemodynamics and Immune Defense: Discoveries in Pharmacology, Second Edition, Volume Three presents selected articles from the historic Discoveries in Pharmacology series that are enhanced with commentary from contemporary scholars who discuss the reception and importance of each chapter along with an updated bibliography on the subject and contributions from those involved in Nobel Prize winning discoveries and pioneering advancements in Pharmacology. This volume brings forth discussions on key discoveries in hemodynamics and immune defense, including chapters on penicillin by Dr. Selwyn and asthma by Dr. Brocklehurst.

Academic and industry researchers in pharmacology and medicine, as well as advanced students in the area, will find this useful teaching tool and launch to new discoveries. Chapters can also be used to supplement course material in pharmacology and medical courses. It will also be of interest to those who are interested in the history of medicine.

Key Features: Contains important primary-source documents currently unavailable; Presents the science behind major pharmacological breakthroughs by those who discovered them; Includes commentary that contextualizes the importance of discoveries and related readings.

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