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by: Sreedhar Reddy Puluputturi
publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, published: 2012-05-16
ASIN: 365911815X
EAN: 9783659118159
Plant biotechnologist frequently have to analyze the genotype of multiple polymorphic loci. For multi-sample or multilocus genotyping, many researchers employ labor-intensive methods, such as cleaved amplified polymorphic sequences, restriction fragment length polymorphisms and simple sequence repeats (SSR). To develop races for a particular constraint of plant production, genotypes are very beneficial to plant breeders and application of modern tools like DNA markers such as SSR to these genotypes will help for further insight into rice genome and to develop rice with more resistance to the biotic and abiotic constraints of modern ecosystem. Hence the present investigation on molecular characterization of genotypes will strengthen the germplasm units for their better usage which in turn would affect the yielding ability of plant. The importance of having a large set of SSR markers is to provide a bridge for moving rapidly and efficiently from phenotype to sequence information and vice-versa, and providing a foundation for understanding the evolutionary consequences of sequence variation.
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publisher: S Karger Pub, published: 2003-12
ASIN: 3805577141
EAN: 9783805577144
The First Miyakawa Memorial Research Foundation (MMRF) Meeting on Viral Hepatitis held in Tokyo in January 2003 focussed on the clinical relevance of HBV genotypes in the manifestation of chronic liver disease as well as the development of new antiviral treatment of chronic hepatitis B. Since the late 1990s, chronic hepatitis B has been treated worldwide with the nucleotide analogue lamivudine. During the meeting lamivudine therapy was discussed in depth with attention being focussed not only on the latest breakthroughs but also on the indications for and the duration of the therapy. In addition, coping strategies for dealing with lamivudine-resistant mutants were also explored. This volume provides the latest findings on how HBV genotypes influence the clinical manifestation and the response to lamivudine therapy.
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by: Dr. Naaz Abbas
publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, published: 2010-11-17
ASIN: 3843372985
EAN: 9783843372985
FORENESICS DNA and BOTANY Forensic Botany is the analysis of plant material in both civil and criminal law enforcement. Plant evidence can be used to destroy an alibi, help determine time since death, put a suspect at a crime scene, or tell where someone or something has been. The basis of forensic science is The Exchange Principle, now called Contact Traces. Very often, trace botanical evidence can link an object or suspect to the scene of a crime, as well as rule out a suspect or support an alibi. A plant's anatomy and its ecological requirements are in some cases species-specific; correct interpretation of botanical evidence can give vital information about a crime scene or the whereabouts of a suspect or victim.
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by: Abdelgadir Elmugadam
publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, published: 2011-12-22
ASIN: 3846550434
EAN: 9783846550434
• Provides information regarding methods used in laboratory and interpretation of thyroid function, antibodies, and HLA-class II associations. • Provides detailed information about PCR-SSP technique used for HLA genotyping (DNA-based technique). • Very informative. How to make use of ELISA, Automated machine, PCR, Electrophoresis, and gel documentation system in clinical chemistry. • Useful to all individual, whether a technician or post graduates related to diagnostic methods.
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by: Mohamed Shams
publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, published: 2012-04-23
ASIN: 3847312448
EAN: 9783847312444
Major depression disorder (MDD) is a pervasive mood altering illnesses affecting energy, sleep, appetite, libido and the ability to function. Optimal treatment necessitates long-term administration of antidepressants. The pharmacokinetics (PKs) of these drugs are highly variable between patients which may result from drug interactions, food, renal or hepatic impairment, age, gender, smooking or genetic polymorphism of the drug metabolizing enzymes. These high interindiviual PK variabilities are therefore prone to the occurence of sub- or supratherapeutic plasma concentrations when standard doses are administered. The two selected antidepressant drugs in this thesis were venlafaxine (V) and mirtazapine (M). The application of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for phenotyping and real time PCR for genotyping was found to be a proper way of performig a high degree of pharmaceutical care to depressed patients by adjusting the dose of administered drug and thus improving therapeutic efficacy and reducing risk of adverse effects of an antidepressive pharmacotherapy with V or M.
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by: Icon Group International
publisher: ICON Group International, Inc., published: 2010-03-10
ASIN: B003MAKKP0
Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Genotyping," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Genotyping in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Genotyping when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Genotyping, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain.
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publisher: Wiley, published: 2012-05-08
ASIN: 047043354X
EAN: 9780470433546
sales rank: 4599816
The one-stop reference to pharmacogenetics and its impact on pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, and clinical practices Pharmacogenetics and Individualized Therapy offers thorough coverage of the study of the genetic determinants of drug response at the single gene level—and its impact on pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, and clinical practice. Providing an overview of the molecular basis of pharmacogenetics, the book helps readers understand the implications of genetic variability on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as other aspects such as adverse drug reactions. Providing coverage of specific disease areas, including cardiovascular concerns, cancer and asthma/COPD, transplantation, and pain medication, the book also looks at the clinical practices, along with the psychiatric and ethical issues that have come to dominate conversation about pharmacogenetics. The technological applications of pharmacogenetics, including genotyping, drug disposition (metabolism and enzymes), and the impact of this research on the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory matters are all addressed in chapters by internationally recognized leaders from both academia and industry. Including chapters on specific therapeutic areas and clinical aspects, Pharmacogenetics and Individualized Therapy helps readers, whether they're students or researchers, to understand the implications of genetic variability on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
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publisher: Springer, published: 2011-11-14
ASIN: 3642072917
EAN: 9783642072918
sales rank: 3591693
This volume intends to provide a panorama of our current understanding of the role of genetic information in the management of cardiovascular disease. A recurring plea from the contributors is the need for more hypothesis-driven, rigorously conducted and analysed clinical research. Perhaps this compilation of knowledge will provide a springboard for the design of informative clinical studies.
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publisher: Humana Press, published: 2009-09-25
ASIN: 1607612461
EAN: 9781607612469
sales rank: 3568513
As two of the leading causes of death worldwide, heart disease and stroke represent a clear target for genomic research aimed at deciphering the genes and cellular pathways that underlie cardiovascular disease and creating improved therapies. In Cardiovascular Genomics: Methods and Protocols, experts in the field provide methods for cardiovascular phenotyping of rodent models in the first section of the volume and for statistical and bioinformatic integration of phenotype data with genome-wide genotype and expression data in the second section. Understanding these diverse methods will allow an individual laboratory to utilize these genomic methods independently or to better prepare for collaboration with scientists having expertise in other disciplines in order to uncover genes affecting cardiovascular disease. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary equipment, materials, and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Cutting-edge and easy-to-use, Cardiovascular Genomics: Methods and Protocols will enable researchers to identify causal genes and novel molecular targets that can lead to vital new treatments for cardiovascular disease.
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publisher: Humana Press, published: 2011-01-10
ASIN: 1617379530
EAN: 9781617379536
sales rank: 3569202
Recent efforts to characterize genetic variation in the human genome, coupled with the rapidly developing field of genomics, have lead directly to the development of new and innovative approaches to the identification of genes contributing to complex human diseases. In Disease Gene Identification: Methods and Protocols, expert researchers in the field provide up-to-date molecular methodologies used in the process of identifying a disease gene, from the initial stage of study design to the next stage of preliminary locus identification, and ending with stages involved in target characterization and validation. As a volume in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series, chapters contain brief introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and detailed tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and essential, Disease Gene Identification: Methods and Protocols seeks to aid scientists striving toward the identification and characterization of the many disease-related genes, which may someday pave the way for more accurate and improved methods of disease diagnosis as well as vital strategies for disease treatment and prevention.
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