Aptamers Biotechnological Applications of a Next Generation Tool

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Synopsis

The book discusses the basics of aptamers and the advent of aptamer-based technology in recent times. The book covers the diverse applications of aptamers, such as in detection of animal and plant pathogens, disease diagnosis and therapeutics, environmental contamination detection etc. Besides these applications, the book also describes the use of these synthetic or modified DNA, as drug delivery vehicles.The different chapters describe how the binding capacity and specificity of aptamers can be exploited in various ways. The book also discusses how these attributes of aptamers can outdo the antibody technology in biomedical and diagnostic solutions. This crisp and concise book gives the readers an insight into the most recent biotechnological applications of aptamers. ​

Book details

Edition:
1st ed. 2019
Author:
Gulab Singh Yadav, Vikas Kumar, Neeraj K. Aggarwal
ISBN:
9789811388361
Related ISBNs:
9789811388354
Publisher:
Springer Singapore, Singapore
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2019-12-26
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2019
Copyright by:
Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Medicine, Nonfiction, Science, Technology