Staphylococcus: Genetics and Physiology - Brossura

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1910190497 ISBN 13: 9781910190494

Casa editrice: Caister Academic Pr, 2016

Riassunto

In the twenty first century, the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus continues to be a global threat to human and animal health. There is currently no vaccine for preventing S. aureus infections and the bacterium has developed resistance to many, if not most, antibiotics, hence the therapeutic options are rapidly disappearing. The genetic and physiological flexibility that allows this commensal bacterium to become a powerful pathogen, and elucidating the myriad of mechanisms it employs to avoid the host and/or antimicrobials, are important areas of research. This book brings together respected S. aureus experts from around the world to provide a timely overview of staphylococcal research. Topics covered include: historical background; medical significance in humans and animals; genetic variation; virulence factors; metabolism and physiology; physiological proteomics; cell wall assembly and physiology; transition metal ion homeostasis; molecular strategies of antibiotic resistance; genetic regulation; and immune response. This book will be essential reading for scientists working with staphylococci. This text is an excellent introduction for entry level scientists, as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of this critically important bacterial pathogen. [Subject: Biology, Staphylococcus, Bacterial Pathogens]

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"This book exceeds the publisher's stated goal of providing a timely overview of staphylococcal research and is clearly essential reading for scientists working with staphylococci. The editor has done a masterful job of creating a book that flows beautifully with chapters that are engaging as standalone works or as integrated parts of the book as a whole." fromJAVMA

"the book articles contain helpful illustrations and tables ...a reference book for the active researcher" from Biospektrum

"This book boasts an A-list of Staphylococcus experts ... if you are looking to equip yourself with a general understanding of staphylococci, particularly S. aureus, this could well be the book for you. " from Microbiol. Today

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Caister Academic Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1910190497
• ISBN 13: 9781910190494
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 390
• Redattore: Somerville Greg A.
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile