Analytical Use of Fluorescent Probes in Oncology
Analytical Use of Fluorescent Probes in Oncology

Author: Elli Kohen

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 146155845X

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Fluorescence is a very powerful tool for work at the frontier of cell biology, photobiology and bioinstrumentation. The stated aim of the workshop was to highlight the significance of fluorescence work for the understanding of cell and tissue physiology, physiopathology and pharmacology, particulary in terms of the analytical use of fluorescent probes in oncology. In the organization of the workshop a multidisciplinary approach was selected. The purpose of the Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) was to bring together researchers in the various disciplines of tissue optics, imaging, microspectrofluorometry and state of the art probes, in order to explore the full benefits that can be derived in biomedicine through the convergence of these approaches. When applied to in vivo and in situ studies, fluorescence and related optical methods enable us to explore within tissues, cells and organelles photon effects previously understood only in solution photochemistry. Processes which can be studied at the molecular level by photophysics, photochemistry and physical chemistry can be evaluated in living tissue by fluorescence spectroscopy and imaging at the intracellular level in terms of structure and function. Thus, fluorescence adds a new dimension to cell biology and physiology. This approach is now supported by a full and versatile, rapidly growing armamentarium of new selective probes for organelles, enzymes, cations, cytoskeleton and metabolic control.

Fluorescent Probes
Fluorescent Probes

Author: Godfrey S. Beddard

Publisher:

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13:

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The photophysical and photochemical properties of probes in biological and in model systems are topics of intense current research. The wavelength, intensity, time and polarisation dependence of fluorescence probes can provide information on properties as diverse as electric fields and changes in conformation and may be used in the formidable task of establishing structure-function relationships in proteins and cell membranes. The wide scope of interactions which can be studied by these fluorescent molecules is illustrated in the articles in this volume which are based on talks, although much extended and updated, given at a meeting on 'Fluorescence Probes in Proteins and Membranes' held in the Royal Institution in November 1979.

Quantum Dots
Quantum Dots

Author: Charles Z. Hotz

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-02-02

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1597453692

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Quantum Dots captures many diverse applications enabling utility in biological detection. Organized into five parts, the first two parts cover the use of QDs in imaging fixed and living cells (and tissues). Protocols are included for using QDs in routine as well as enabling applications. Part 3 shows early efforts aimed at using QDs in live animals. The final two parts demonstrate the versatility of QD technology in existing assay technology.

Make Life Visible
Make Life Visible

Author: Yoshiaki Toyama

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-10-02

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 9811379084

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This open access book describes marked advances in imaging technology that have enabled the visualization of phenomena in ways formerly believed to be completelyimpossible. These technologies have made major contributions to the elucidation of the pathology of diseases as well as to their diagnosis and therapy. The volume presents various studies from molecular imaging to clinical imaging. It also focuses on innovative, creative, advanced research that gives full play to imaging technology inthe broad sense, while exploring cross-disciplinary areas in which individual research fields interact and pursuing the development of new techniques where they fuse together. The book is separated into three parts, the first of which addresses the topic of visualizing and controlling molecules for life. Th e second part is devoted to imaging of disease mechanisms, while the final part comprises studies on the application of imaging technologies to diagnosis and therapy. Th e book contains the proceedings of the 12th Uehara International Symposium 2017, “Make Life Visible” sponsored by the Uehara Memorial Foundation and held from June 12 to 14, 2017. It is written by leading scientists in the field and is an open access publication under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Emerging Tools for Single-Cell Analysis
Emerging Tools for Single-Cell Analysis

Author: Gary Durack

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2004-03-24

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 0471461008

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The resurgence of interest in high-resolution evaluation of single-cell properties has led to examining where current technology stands at the beginning of a new millennium. Engineers and scientists have produced significant advances in cytometric technologies in just the past few years. Emerging Tools for Single-Cell Analysis: Advances in Optical Measurement Technologies stresses the applications and theories behind some of these advances in cell measurement and cell- sorting technologies. Rapid assessment of the proper function of cells and molecular processes within cells is essential. To that end, new and varying technologies present important diagnostic and prognostic tools relevant to a variety of diseases. Future developments in miniaturization of electronics, micro- and nanomachines, and biomedical engineering are certain to impact cell biology. New analytical technologies are revolutionizing our ability to functionally characterize, isolate, and manipulate single cells. This timely book offers researchers and design engineers much-needed information as they further develop technologies for cell analysis. By comparing and contrasting various approaches, the authors explain how those technologies converge toward similar goals: evaluating the properties of cells and sorting cells on those properties using optically-based measurement systems. Emerging Tools for Single-Cell Analysis offers scientists and engineers a vision of the exciting possibilities that exist as new technologies are applied to single-cell analysis,

Reviews in Fluorescence 2004
Reviews in Fluorescence 2004

Author: Chris D. Geddes

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-11-08

Total Pages: 415

ISBN-13: 0306486725

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Reviews in Fluorescence 2004, the first book of a new book series from Springer, is a collection of current trends and emerging hot topics in the field of Fluorescence. This annual review series differs from Springer's current Topics in Fluorescence series in that it is more specialized and includes reviews of an individual's own work or scientific perspective. Reviews in Fluorescence will therefore complement the other fluorescence titles published by Springer, whilst feeding the requirement from the fluorescence community for annual informative updates and developments. Key features: - Reviews in Fluorescence will be citable, indexed, and available both in print and online. - Reviews in Fluorescence will be published annually. - Reviews in Fluorescence will comprise invited review articles that summarize the yearly progress in fluorescence. - Alternate years will publish the Invited Papers from the Methods and Applications in Fluorescence conference series (MAFS).

Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues
Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: IARC

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9789283224112

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This is the third volume in the new World Health Organization series on histological and genetic typing of tumours. Tumours of the haematopoietic and lymphoid tissues are covered. This was a collaborative project of the European Association for Haematolpathology and the Society for Haematopathology and others. The WHO classification is based on the principles defined in the Revised European-American Classification of Lymphoid Neoplasms (REAL) classification. Over 50 pathologists from around the world were involved in the project and proponents of all major lymphoma and leukaemia classifications have agreed to accept the WHO as the standard classification of haematological malignancies. So this classification represents the first true world wide concensus of haematologic malignancies. Colour photographs, magnetic resonance and ultrasound images and CT scans are included.

Fluorescent Probes
Fluorescent Probes

Author:

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-05-13

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 0128235438

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Fluorescent Probes, Volume 48 in the Methods in Microbiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on important topics, including Hydrogel microarray technology as a tool for clinical diagnostics, The use of probes and bacteriophages for bacteria detection, Probes used with point-of-care microfluidic devices for pathogen detection, Methods for combining FIB/SEM with three-dimensional fluorescence microscopy using CLEM approaches, Probes and Microbes, Microbial signatures associated with cancers, Fluorescent Aptamers for Detection and Treatment of Pathogenic Bacteria and Cancer, Labelled and Unlabeled Probes for Pathogen Detection with Molecular Biology Methods and Biosensors, and much more. - Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors - Presents the latest release in the Methods in Microbiology series

Nanocarbons for Energy Conversion: Supramolecular Approaches
Nanocarbons for Energy Conversion: Supramolecular Approaches

Author: Naotoshi Nakashima

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-08-13

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 3319929178

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This book focuses on nanocarbons (carbon nanotubes, graphene, nanoporous carbon, and carbon black) and related materials for energy conversion, including fuel cells (predominately proton exchange membrane fuel cells [PEMFC]), Li-ion batteries, and supercapacitors. Written by a group of internationally recognized researchers, it offers an in-depth review of the structure, properties, and functions of nanocarbons, and summarizes recent advances in the design, fabrication and characterization of nanocarbon-based catalysts for energy applications. As such, it is an invaluable resource for graduate students, academics and industrial scientists interested in the areas of nanocarbons, energy materials for fuel cells, batteries and supercapacitors as well as materials design, and supramolecular science.