This volume is an up-to-date overview of the physiology of selected pathogenic bacteria. Each chapter is written by experts in the field of that organism.The focus is on biochemistry and physiology but topics of clinical relevance are included. Key features: Contributions from leading authorities Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field INDICE: Energetics of Pathogenic Bacteria and Opportunities for Drug DevelopmentGregory M. Cook, Chris Greening, Kiel Hards and Michael BerneyThe Impact of Horizontal Gene Transfer on the Biology of Clostridium difficileAdam P. Roberts, Elaine Allan and Peter MullanyMetal Ion Homeostasis in Listeria monocytogenes and Importance in Host-Pathogen InteractionsHelen E. Jesse, Ian S. Roberts and Jennifer S. CavetThe Role of Macrophages in the Innate Immune Response to Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus; Mechansims and ContrastsJoby Cole, Jody Aberdein, Jamil Jubrail and David H. DockrellAeromonas Flagella and Colonisation MechanismsRebecca Lowry, Sabela Balboa, Jennifer L. Parker and Jonathan G. ShawPhysiological Adaptations of Key Oral BacteriaIan Douglas, Kate Naylor, Chatchawal Phansopa, Andrew Frey, Thomas Farmilo and Graham P StaffordVirulence Factors of Uropathogenic E. coli and their Interaction with the Host Petra Lüthje and Annelie Brauner
- ISBN: 978-0-12-800142-4
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 176
- Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés