White blood cells, or leukocytes are cells of the immune system involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign material...

The main function of the Leydig cells is to synthesize testosterone, but growing evidence supports the idea that Leydig cells are important in regu...

Lianas (woody vines) are iconic symbols of tropical forest ecosystems around the world. Forest climbers take advantage of the biologically-expensiv...

To meet the search for new therapeutic compounds this book summarises the research on biologically active organic molecules (chapters 1, 2 and 3), ...

This book presents and discusses a variety of research done in the field of biochemistry, with a particular focus on ligands, polymers and amino ac...

Lignin is the main natural resource of aromatic structures on Earth. With the depletion of fossil oil and increased environmental concerns, renewab...

The use of biologically derived polymers is emerging as an important component of sustainable economic development. Technical lignins, derivatives ...

The primary cortical areas that we include under the umbrella of limbic system include the olfactory cortex, amygdala and hippocampal formation, an...

This is a complete catalogue of the known Norwegian freshwater fauna (protozoa excepted). A total of 63 chapters with tables have been written by 3...

This book contains information on the latest research on linoleic acid composition, in a wide range of dietary sources, as well as advancements in ...

This book consists of seven chapters on various aspects related to linseed. Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) commonly known as 'alsi' is a member o...

Lipases are ubiquitous enzymes which catalyse the hydrolysis of triacylglycerols to glycerols and free fatty acids. Due to their characteristics of...

In this collection, the authors discuss endothelial lipase (EL), a recently identified member of the lipase gene family which exhibits a high degre...

The book provides a broad overview of an important biological system -- 'cell membrane'. The cell is the powerhouse where processes of life are con...

The topics analysed cover a broad spectrum of lipid droplets and presents new information in this area of research. The themes analysed include: Li...

Lipid rafts are nanometer-sized subdomains of the plasma membrane containing higher concentrations of cholesterol, phosphatidylinositols, and sphin...

For many years, the surface of cells was viewed as a homogeneous fluid lipid casing. However, it is now understood that the surface of cells is not...

The main biological function of lipids include energy storage, as structural components of cell membranes, and as important signalling molecules. L...

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This book provides readers with the latest developments in Listeria Monocytogenes research. Topics covered include its growth in biofilms in the fo...

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen transmitted to humans through ingested food. This bacterium is responsible for human listeriosis, an...

This book brings together and discusses information relating to animal production systems in different parts of the world. Throughout this book the...

The book first discusses the variety of sleep disorders in Huntington's Disease, as well as how sleep quality can be associated with other importan...

Lizards utilise many different niches across a large variety of habitats. As a result of selective pressures exerted by the particular environments...