Springer Protocols

This volume provides readers with an overview of translational paths that can be used to study the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease and atypical parkinsonism, including molecular processes, tissue integrity, and cerebral networks during inflammatory and neurodegenerative processes. The chapters in this book are organized into three parts and cover topics such as new developments of cerebral circuit characterizations and computational neuroscience for the description of the brain’s transition through disease stages; static and dynamic systemic changes with clinical and functional outcome measures; and atypical syndromes such as neurodegenerations, immunological processes, and progressive disease states. In the Neuromethods series style, chapters include the kind of detail and key advice from the specialists needed to get successful results in your laboratory.

Cutting-edge and comprehensive, Translational Methods for Parkinson’s Disease and Atypical Parkinsonism Research is a valuable resource that provides a new perspective on the disease from a scientific and clinical point of view, and highlights the importance of available and emerging technologies.

This detailed volume explores methods and protocols employed to investigate the multifaceted processes involved in plant stress memory. Opening with foundational methods for studying thermomemory in Arabidopsis thaliana, the book continues with techniques for studying memory mechanisms in other plant species, memory of biotic stressors, and the critical role of signaling molecules, such as jasmonic acid and salicylic acid. A key focus of this book is the investigation of DNA methylation and other epigenetic modifications that play a central role in the transmission of stress memory across generations, and epigenetic and transcriptomic approaches plus cutting-edge techniques such as RNA-Seq, CRISPR/Cas9-based gene editing, and proteomic analyses are included. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips for troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and practical, Plant Stress Memory: Methods and Protocols serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and practitioners working to unravel the mysteries of plant stress memory and apply this knowledge to address global challenges in agriculture and environmental sustainability.

This volume provides readers with a useful and comprehensive resource of laboratory protocols for working with Pichia pastoris. The chapters in this book are organized into seven parts: introduction, bioinformatics, cell and systems biology, gene expression cassettes and vectors, Pichia pastoris expression strains, upstream bioprocessing, and downstream processing and product analysis. This book covers basic and newer laboratory methods, starting from the gene and genetic construct to mature (yet reasonable) amounts of a recombinant product being produced, purified, and characterized. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Cutting-edge and thorough, Pichia pastoris: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource for both new and experienced researchers who want to learn more about this important and developing field.

This volume details computational tools for the study of protein evolution based on 1D-sequence and 3D-structure databases. Chapters guide readers through the analysis of 1D protein sequences for coevolutionary fold prediction, protein-nucleic acid interactions, distant homologs and functional motifs, characterization of fold energetics, disordered proteins, mutagenesis-driven modulation of conformational landscapes, 3D protein domains, prediction of 3D protein-protein interactions, and hybrid methods that mine both 1D and 3D genomic and protein databases for gene editing and alternative splicing. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, the chapters include brief introductions to the material, lists of necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and a Notes section which highlights tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and cutting-edge, Protein Evolution: Methods and Protocols aims to be comprehensive guide for researchers in the field.

This volume covers a wide range of approaches utilized to decipher cellular and molecular mechanisms that contribute to successful nerve regeneration leading to functional recovery. Chapters detail a variety of models utilizing both in vivo and in vitro approaches, physical injury models, methods for the isolation/analysis of various macromolecules, live and fixed imaging of regenerating axons, and for quantifying behavioral endpoints enable measurements of regenerative success. Written in the format of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, lists necessary materials and methods, includes tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls, and step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols.

Authoritative and cutting-edge, Axon Regeneration: Methods and Protocols aims to be comprehensive guide for researchers.