Fractal Binding and Dissociation Kinetics for Different Biosensor Applications

hardback  650 pp  ISBN 0444519459      £138.00

• Provides a detailed kinetic analysis of the binding and dissociation reactions occurring on the biosensor surfaces
• Packed with examples of practical uses of biosensors
• Includes chapters on the economics of biosensors

Biosensors are portable and convenient devices that permit the rapid and reliable analysis of substances. They are increasingly used in healthcare, drug design, environmental monitoring and the detection of biological, chemical, and toxic agents. Fractal Binding and Dissociation Kinetics for Different Biosensor Applications focuses on two areas of expanding biosensor development that include (a) the detection of biological and chemical pathogens in the atmosphere, and (b) biomedical applications, especially in healthcare. The author provides numerous examples of practical uses, particularly biomedical applications and the detection of biological or chemical pathogens. This book also contains valuable information dedicated to the economics of biosensors. After reading this book, the reader will gain invaluable insight into how biosensors work and how they may be used more effectively.

Of interest to biophysicists, biochemical engineers, applied mathematicians, safety engineers and other researchers working in the medical, biotechnology and environmental sectors

Contents

• Introduction 1.1. Definition of biosensors 1.2. Current and future applications 1.3. Biosensor economics 1.4. Overview
• Modeling and Theory 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Theory
• Fractal Analysis of Pathogen Detection on Biosensor Surfaces 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Theory 3.3 Results 3.4 Conclusions
• Heat Shock Protein Fractal Binding and Dissociation Kinetics 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Theory 4.3 Results 4.4 Conclusions
• Fractal Analysis of Binding and Dissociation Interactions of Prions on Biosensor Surfaces 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Theory 5.3 Results 5.4 Conclusions
• Fractal Analysis of Binding and Dissociation of Analytes Related to Human Health on Biosensor Surfaces 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Theory 6.3 Results 6.4 Conclusions
• Fractal Analysis of Human Heart Fatty Acid Binding Protein (early marker of ischemic heart disease) Binding and Dissociation Kinetics on Biosensor Surfaces 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Theory 7.3 Results 7.4 Conclusions
• Fractal Analysis of Binding Interactions of p38&agr; Nitrogen-Activated Protein Activated Kinase On Biosensor Surfaces 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Theory 8.3 Results 8.4 Conclusions
• Fractal Analysis of Heparin-Protein Interaction Studies on Biosensors Surfaces 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Theory 9.3 Results 9.4 Conclusions
• Fractal Analysis Of Binding And Dissociation Kinetics of Thrombin on Biosensor Surfaces 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Theory 10.3 Results 10.4 Conclusions
• Fractal Analysis of Interleukin Binding and Dissociation Kinetics on Biosensor Surfaces 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Theory 11.3 Results 11.4 Conclusions
• Fractal Analysis of Environmental Contaminants Binding and Dissociation Kinetics on Biosensor Surfaces 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Theory 12.3 Results 12.4 Conclusions
• Market Size and Economics for Biosensors 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Bottlenecks, Development Cost, and Future Needs for Biosensor Development 13.3 Successful and Model Companies for Biosensor Research and Development