Dna Binders And Related Subjects

with contributions by numerous experts

The binding of antibiotics and drugs to DNA is a fast developing area of research with important applications in medicine, particularly the treatment of cancer. Sequence-specific DNA Binding Agents uniquely discusses key aspects of this topic, providing a novel perspective on the subject. Written by experts in the field, this book discusses diverse modes of binding of antibiotics and drugs to DNA, emphasising matters that are important or promising for cancer treatment. Chapters discuss established agents like actinomycin D but also look at novel drugs with strong potential in chemotherapy such as new topoisomerase inhibitors, telomerase inhibitors, peptide nucleic acids and triple helix-forming oligonucleotides. There are also sections discussing methodological advances including computational methods, slow kinetics, melting curve analysis and approaches to medicinal chemistry. Finally there is a section on RNA structure and its potential as a drug target. The book is ideal for researchers in industry and academia who require a comprehensive source of reference to this rapidly expanding subject.

The Overview of the Topic was the following: "One of the most active areas of research in molecular microbiology has been the study of how bacteria modulate their genetic activity and its consequences. The prokaryotic world has gained a lot of interest. In addition to the above, the invention is based on the subject-matter of the present invention, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. All of these processes are fundamental to the operation of a genetic entity and condition their lifestyle. Further, the discoveries in the bacterial world have been of ample use in eukaryotes. [Article in German] Hansen, Hansen, H. (2003). In addition to the fundamental interest in understanding modulation of prokaryotic lifestyle by DNA binding proteins, As it is well-known the antibiotic-resistance strains of pathogenic bacteria are a major world problem, so that there is an urgent need of innovative technologies to tackle it. Most of the patients are infected with the virus. It is an imperative of finding new alternatives to the 'classical' way of treatment of bacterial infections and these new alternatives. Nevertheless, These new alternatives will find a dead-end if we are unable to obtain a better understanding of the basic processes modulating bacterial gene expression. Our goal is to achieve our understanding of protein-DNA interactions. First, the topic will bring together a lot of very active research in the study of gene replication, gene regulation, the strategies. We therefore want to acquire an in-depth knowledge of some of the mechanisms of gene regulation, gene transfer, and gene replication. Further, the readers of the papers will realize the importance of the topic and will learn the most recent thinking, results, and approaches in the area ". We are fully confident that we have exceeded our expectations. Now we are proud to present the final output of the topic, which is the eBook. It includes 24 articles contributed by 118 authors. As of today, March, 16th, January 2017, the total number of readings has reached 19,284, 14,921 article views, and 2,944 article downloads.

With contributions by numerous experts

M.I. Pividori, S. Alegret: DNA Adsorption on Carbonaceous Materials .- F. Luderer, U. Walschus: Immobilization of Oligonucleotides for Biochemical Sensing by Self-Assembled Monolayers: Thiol-Organic Bonding on Gold and Silanization on Silica Surfaces.- Y. Okahata, T. Kawasaki: Preparation and Electron Conductivity of DNA-Aligned Cast and LB Films from DNA-Lipid Complexes.- A. del Campo, I.J. Bruce: Substrate Patterning and Active Strategies for DNA Chip Fabrication.- D.V. Nicolau, P.D. Sawant: Scanning Probe Microscopy Studies of Surface-Immobilised DNA/Oligonucleotide Molecules.- A. Guiseppi-Elie, L. Lingerfelt: Impedimetric Detection of DNA Hybridization: Towards Near Patient DNA Diagnostics

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of DNA binding and extraction methods, applications, and limitations. Topics discussed in this compilation include DNA binding to cationic polymers and its implications on gene therapy; metal based anticancer drug-DNA binding; non-covalent DNA-AuNP's interactions; prospects of nanoparticle DNA binding; extraction and purification of DNA from USAB reactor sludge samples; isolation of genomic DNA from microbes and microbial communities; dengue virus RNA extraction challenges and isolating bacterial and viral nucleic acids from clinical samples for diagnostic testing.

With contributions by numerous experts

with contributions by numerous experts