Handbook of Bacterial Adhesion
Author: Richard J. Friedman
Publisher:
Published: 2014-01-15
Total Pages: 676
ISBN-13: 9781468497014
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Bacterial Adhesion to Cells and Tissues
Author: Itzhak Ofek
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 585
ISBN-13: 1468464353
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAttachment to host cells or tissues is often the first step in the establishment of bacterial infections. A complex array of recognition, attachment, and virulence factors is involved in this process, which recent research has greatly illuminated. This comprehensive and authoritative volume discusses the specific cell and tissue-specific affinities of pathogenic microorganisms, including bioinorganic surfaces such as teeth, and is an essential reference for researchers and students of host-pathogen interactions.
Bacterial Adhesion
Author: M. Fletcher
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-11-11
Total Pages: 484
ISBN-13: 1461565146
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStudy of the phenomena of bacterial adhesion to surfaces has accelerated considerably over the past 10 to 15 years. During this period, microbiologists have become increasingly aware that attachment to a substratum influences considerably the activities and structures of microbial cells. Moreover, in many cases attached communities of cells have important effects on their substratum and the surrounding environment. Such phenomena are now known to be important in plant and animal hosts, water and soil ecosystems, and man-made structures and industrial processes. Much work on microbial adhesion in the early 1970s was descriptive. Those studies were important for detecting and describing the phenomena of bacterial adhesion to substrata in various environments; the findings have been presented in numerous recently published, excellent books and reviews. In some studies, attempts were made to elucidate some funda mental principles controlling adhesion processes in different environments containing a variety of microorganisms. Common threads have been observed occasionally in different studies. Taken as a whole, however, the information has revealed that many disparate factors are involved in adhesion processes. Whether a particular microorganism can adhere to a certain substratum depends on the properties of the microbial strain itself and on charac teristics of the substratum and of the environment.
Molecular Mechanisms of Microbial Adhesion
Author: Lech Switalski
Publisher: Springer
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIt has been 80 years since the subject of bacterial adhesion to surfaces was first brought forth, but only in the last two decades has the importance of this subject been recognized by medical microbiologists. The fact that bacterial attachment to the host tissue is a prerequisite for infection understandably led to the hope that infections could be prevented by blocking the adhesion of pathogenic bacteria. Progress in this field has been so rapid that it has become difficult to keep up with recent developments. This book contains the proceedings of the symposium on the Molecular Mechanisms of Microbial Adhesion, May 6-8, 1988. Both the symposium and this book were intended as an up-to-date review of the most recent findings concerning the adhesion of medically important bacteria. In addition, this book contains critical and provocative overviews of the past, present and future of this field.
The Role of Surface Modification on Bacterial Adhesion of Bio-Implant Materials
Author: Somashekhar S. Hiremath
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2022-04
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780367531324
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book explores the relationship between the surface roughness of artificial implants used for hard tissue replacement and their bacterial adhesion.
Bacterial Disease Mechanisms
Author: Michael Wilson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2002-04-18
Total Pages: 698
ISBN-13: 9780521796897
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroductory textbook describing the ways in which bacteria cause disease at the molecular and cellular level.
Microbiology for Surgical Infections
Author: Kateryna Kon
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2014-03-18
Total Pages: 319
ISBN-13: 0124116426
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMicrobiology for Surgical Infections: Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment explores current trends in etiology and antibiotic resistance of pathogens responsible for devastating and complex surgical infections. Clinicians and researchers report the most recent advances in diagnostic approaches to bacterial and non-bacterial surgical infections, including invasive fungal infections. Current guidelines for prophylaxis of community-acquired and nosocomial infections, complications in surgery, and improvement of diagnosis and treatment of these devastating surgical infections are also discussed. The work gives specific attention to intra-abdominal and wound infections, as well as infections in cardiac surgery and neurosurgery. Taken together, these explorations inform the work of specialists in different surgical arenas, as well as those working in microbiology. Microbiology for Surgical Infections provides a resource to those working to improve outcomes in this complicated arena by discussing prospects for future study and identifying targets for future research. - Provides a multi-dimensional view of myriad topics pertinent to surgical infections, including questions of etiology, pathogenesis, host-microbial interactions, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prophylaxis - Delivers cutting-edge commentary from eminent surgeons, microbiologists, and infectious disease specialists, with global contributions from both the developed and developing worlds - Presents comprehensive research informed by the most recent technological and scientific advances in the field
The Comprehensive Sourcebook of Bacterial Protein Toxins
Author: Joseph E. Alouf
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2005-12-20
Total Pages: 1072
ISBN-13: 0080456987
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book describes the major achievements and discoveries relevant to bacterial protein toxins since the turn of the new century illustrated by the discovery of more than fifty novel toxins (many of them identified through genome screening). The establishment of the three-dimensional crystal structure of more than 20 toxins during the same period offers deeper knowledge of structure-activity relationships and provides a framework to understand how toxins recognize receptors, penetrate membranes and interact with and modify intracellular substrates. - Edited by two of the most highly regarded experts in the field from the Institut Pasteur, France - 14 brand new chapters dedicated to coverage of historical and general aspects of toxinology - Includes the major toxins of both basic and clinical interest are described in depth - Details applied aspects of toxins such as therapy, vaccinology, and toolkits in cell biology - Evolutionary and functional aspects of bacterial toxins evaluated and summarized - Toxin applications in cell biology presented - Therapy (cancer therapy, dystonias) discussed - Vaccines (native and genetically engineered vaccines) featured - Toxins discussed as biological weapons, comprising chapters on anthrax, diphtheria, ricin etc.
Microbial Biofilms
Author: Mahmoud Ghannoum
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2015-10-01
Total Pages: 636
ISBN-13: 1683673336
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn examination of the research and translational application to prevent and treat biofilm-associated diseases In the decade since the first edition of Microbial Biofilms was published, the interest in this field has expanded, spurring breakthrough research that has advanced the treatment of biofilm-associated diseases. This second edition takes the reader on an exciting, extensive review of bacterial and fungal biofilms, ranging from basic molecular interactions to innovative therapies, with particular emphasis on the division of labor in biofilms, new approaches to combat the threat of microbial biofilms, and how biofilms evade the host defense. Chapters written by established investigators cover recent findings, and contributions from investigators new to the field provide unique and fresh insights. Specifically, Microbial Biofilms provides state-of-the-art research in the field of bacterial and fungal biofilms detailed descriptions of the in vitro and in vivo models available to evaluate microbial biofilms future areas of research and their translational and clinical applications Microbial Biofilms is a useful reference for researchers and clinicians. It will also provide insight in the dynamic field of microbial biofilms for graduate and postgraduate students.
Green Adhesives
Author: Inamuddin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2020-06-03
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 1119655048
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGreen Adhesives: Preparation, Properties and Applications deals with the fabrication methods, characterization, and applications of green adhesives. It also includes the collective properties of waterborne, bio, and wound-healing green adhesives. Exclusive attention is devoted to discussing the applications of green adhesives in biomedical coatings, food, and industrial applications.
