Biotechnology - Molecular Studies and Novel Applications for Improved Quality of Human Life - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 953510151X ISBN 13: 9789535101512

Publisher: IntechOpen, 2012

Synopsis

This book deals with the importance of application of molecular biology as an approach of biotechnology for improvement of the quality of human life. One of the interesting topics in this field, is the identification of the organisms that produce bioactive secondary metabolites. It also discusses how to structure a plan for use and preservation of those species that represent a potential source for new drug development, especially those obtained from bacteria. The book also introduces some novel applications of biotechnology, such as therapeutic applications of electroporation, improving quality and microbial safety of fresh-cut vegetables, producing synthetic PEG hydro gels to be used as an extra cellular matrix mimics for tissue engineering applications, and other interesting applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: IntechOpen
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 953510151X
• ISBN 13: 9789535101512
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 252
• Editor: Sammour Reda Helmy