About the Book
Fungal Macromolecule Applications in Life Sciences: Biological Activity and Medical, Industrial, and Agricultural Applications provides a comprehensive guide to the diverse applications of fungal macromolecules, such as proteins, lipid carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Chapters include an introduction to the background and importance of fungal macromolecules in various life science fields, followed by a detailed overview of the methods for isolating, characterizing, and assessing the structural and functional characteristics of fungal macromolecules.
The book discusses the practical applications of fungal macromolecules in the biomedical, agricultural, and industry sectors. It explores potential uses of fungal macromolecules as pharmaceuticals, anti-cancer agents, and inhibitors of bacterial biofilm formation as well as in plant disease management, crop development, enzyme production, biosurfactants, and sustainable and functional food production. The book also examines the antimicrobial properties of fungal macromolecules and their role in managing disease and stimulating human immunology.
This comprehensive and multidisciplinary coverage makes Fungal Macromolecule Applications in Life Sciences a valuable resource for scientists, professionals, and advanced students across various fields, including microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology, agriculture, food science, and biomaterials, looking to enhance their understanding of fungal macromolecules in life sciences and bridge the gap between theory and practical application.
Table of Contents:
Section I: INTRODUCTION
1. 1. Introduction to Macromolecules: Techniques for Fungal Macromolecule Isolation, Characterization, Structural, and Functional Characteristics
Section II: BIOMEDICAL
2. Bioactivity of Fungal Macromolecules Pharmaceuticals And Nutraceuticals
3. Unlocking the Potential of Fungal Extracts as Inhibitors of Bacterial Biofilm Formation
4. Antimicrobial and Antifungal Properties of Fungal Macromolecules
5. Fungal Macromolecules as Anti-Cancer Agents: A Powerful Tool for Cancer Treatment
6. A Closer Look at Fungal Metabolism and Anti-Diabetes in Traditional Medicine
7. Exploring the Intersection of Fungal Products and Human Immunology
8. Health-Stimulating Properties of Medicinal Mushrooms, their Bioactive Benefits (Treat Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases), and their Biogeographical Distribution
9. Fungal Macromolecules in Drug Delivery Systems
10. Fungal microbiota-related macromolecules and their relation to human health
Section III: AGRICULTURAL
11. Beneficial Fungal Macromolecules: Molecular Perspective in Plant Disease Management
12. Revolutionizing Biomedical Applications with Fungal Derived Protein-Based Nanocomposites
13. BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF WEEDS, USING BIOHERBICIDES, NEMATODES, INSECT AND FUNGAL MACROMOLECULES
14. Fungal Macromolecules And Nanoparticles Synthesis: The Role in Crop Development
Section IV: INDUSTRIAL
15. Fungal Enzymes Production Through the Utilization of By-Product
16. Disclosing and Remodel Fungal Macromolecules Through in Silico Analysis
17. Potential Applications of Myco-Macromolecules as Biosurfactants in the Petroleum Industry
18. Macromolecules from the Fungal Origin and their Role in The Development and Production of Sustainable and Functional Food
About the Author :
Dr. Jameel R. Al-Obaidi obtained his PhD in Molecular biology from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. After completing his PhD, Dr jameel works for 7 years at the National Institutes of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia as a senior research officer and then research director. He is currently a lecturer at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. Dr. Jameel Current research interests include but are not limited to research in Molecular biology, proteomics, protein markers, metabolomics, bioinformatics, plant disease and edible mushroom research. He has published more than 50 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to 6 books. He has received local and international grants. He is involved in a number of national and international research projects around the world. Currently, Dr. Jameel serves as an editor in PLOS One, BMC Molecular and Cell Biology, PEERJ and Journal of Tropical Medicine, he is also a reviewer of several high-impact international scientific journals Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noor Baity Saidi obtained her PhD in Molecular Plant Science from the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, on the interaction between the model plant, Arabidopsis thaliana, and the bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato DC3000. She is currently a lecturer at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Dr. Noor Baity uses molecular tools and next-generation sequencing to examine plant-pathogen interactions and develop biocontrol formulations targeting various plant diseases. She has published more than 30 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Scientific Reports, Agronomy, Frontiers in Plant Science, and Microbial Ecology. She has received numerous government and industry grants at the national and international levels, including the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
Proffesor Dr. Ali Z. Al-Saffar (PhD), a professor, biotechnologist, toxicologist, and cell biologist, working on different disciplines related to cancer research, drug delivery and nanobiotechnology. Dr. Ali is presently working as a professor at Al-Nahrain University, College of Biotechnology, Dept. of Molecular and Medical Biotechnology. After completing his PhD study from al-Nahrain University – College of Science (Biotechnology) in 2010, he has worked as assistant professor at Al-Nahrain University, College of Science, Dept. of Biotechnology. Later, he joined Florida State University and worked as a post-doctoral fellow in 2011. In 2015, he was reassigned to work at Al-Nahrain University, College of Biotechnology, Dept. of Molecular and Medical Biotechnology and was promoted to professorship in 2021.
Dr. Ali has more than 17 years of teaching and research experience in cancer biology, biotechnology, cytogenetics, toxicology as well as nanobiotechnology.
