Biological Macromolecules: Bioactivity and Biomedical Applications

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 resourcesDiscusses a range of applicable areas where biomacromolecules play a significant role, such as drug delivery, wound management, and regenerative medicineIncludes a detailed overview of biomacromolecule bioactivity and propertiesFeatures chapters on research challenges, evolving applications, and future perspectives INDICE: Part I: Background 1. Biological macromolecules: Sources, properties and functions 2. Structure-property relationship of biological macromolecules 3. Importance of biological macromolecules in biomedicine Part II: Bioactivity 4. Biological macromolecules as nutraceuticals 5. Biological macromolecules as antioxidants 6. Biological macromolecules as antimicrobials 7. Biological macromolecules as antidiabetics 8. Biological macromolecules acting on central nervous system 9. Biological macromolecules as anticancer agents 10. Biological macromolecules as immunomodulators 11. Biological macromolecules acting on gastrointestinal systems Part III: Functional Applications 12. Biological macromolecules in drug delivery 13. Biological macromolecules in tissue engineering 14. Biological macromolecules in wound management 15. Biological macromolecules for growth factor delivery 16. Biological macromolecules for nucleic acid delivery 17. Biological macromolecules in cell encapsulation 18. Biological macromolecules in enzyme immobilization 19. Current challenging issues of biological macromolecules in biomedicine 20. Future perspectives of biological macromolecules in biomedicine

• ISBN: 978-0-323-85759-8
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 382
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2021
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés