LIGANDS, POLYMERS AND AMINO ACIDS -- LIGANDS, POLYMERS AND AMINO ACIDS -- Contents -- Preface -- G-Quadruplex Ligands: -- A Selective Approach to Telomeres Length Regulation, Both Directly and through Telomerase Inhibition -- Abstract -- Introduction -- G-Quadruplex Interactive Compounds as -- Telomerase Inhibitors -- Study of the Interactions of the Ligands with Quadruplex and Duplex DNA -- Study of the Biological Activity (TRAP Assay) -- Conclusion -- References -- Evaluation of a Synthetic Biomimetic Ligand for the Purification of Therapeutic Proteins -- Abstract -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Experimental -- 2.1. Materials -- 2.2. Methods -- 2.2.1 Synthesis of Affinity Adsorbents -- 2.2.2. Assay of Neuraminidase Activity. -- 2.2.3. Protein Extraction -- 2.2.4. Absorption Equilibrium Studies -- 2.2.5. Purification of Mab 2F5 from Spiked Maize Extract -- 2.2.6. Purification of Recombinant Influenza Virus Neuraminidase Expressed in Expressf+( Insect Cells. -- 2.2.7. Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) -- 3. Results -- 3.1. Design and Synthesis of Affinity Adsorbent. -- 3.2. Adsorption Equilibrium Studies -- 3.3. Purification of mAB 2F5 from Spiked Maize Extract -- 3.4. Application of the Affinity Adsorbent to the Purification of Influenza Virus Neuraminidase -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Phytoestrogens' Biochemical Aspects and Biological Activities -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Signal Transduction by Estrogens -- General Aspects -- Receptor Structure and Function -- Phytoestrogens: Biology, Structure, Distribution and Metabolism -- Isoflavones -- Lignans -- Coumestans -- Prenylflavonoids -- Stillbenes -- Effects on Human Health -- Cancer -- Breast Cancer -- Prostate Cancer -- Menopause -- Osteoporosis -- Cardiovascular Disease -- Inhibition of Angiogenesis.

Reproductive Actions -- Female Reproductive System -- Male Reproductive System -- Developmental Actions -- Neurobehavioral Actions -- Renal Disease -- Anti-Viral Activity -- Phytoestrogen Toxicity -- Conclusion -- References -- The Structure of 1-Proteinase Inhibitor Polymer: Facts and Hypotheses -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Established Hypotheses -- Facts -- An Alternative Model -- References -- Increase in Amino Acids and Ammonia during Liquefaction of Semen -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Material and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Prebiosis with Fermentable Carbohydrates in Pig Nutrition: A Holistic Approach to Productivity -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Effects at Gut Level -- Microbial Community and Microbial Activity -- Gut Development and Gut Health -- Effects on Animal -- Animal Growth Performance -- Nutrient Availability -- Meat Production and Meat Quality -- Animal Behaviour and Well Being -- Effects on Farm and Environment -- Ammonia Emission -- Farm Odor -- Fermentable Carbohydrates as Potential Alternatives to Anti-Microbial Growth Promoters (AMGP) -- Conclusion -- References -- Altering Plant Secondary Metabolism to Achieve Broad Spectrum Insect Control and Reduce Mycotoxins -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Anthocyanins and Flavonoids -- Alkaloids -- Terpenoids -- Glucosinolates -- Cyanogenic Glucosides -- Secondary Metabolites and Plant Performance -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Disclaimer -- References -- Index.