Bacterial Toxins

Thomas Proft presents a new book on Bacterial Toxins: Genetics, Cellular Biology and Practical Applications This timely volume serves as an update on the most important recent advances in the genetics, cellular biology and practical applications of the most important bacterial toxins. Written by internationally respected scientists from eight different countries, topics reviewed include: the molecular basis and risk factors for verotoxin pathogenesis; molecular mechanisms of Helicobacter pylori CagA translocation and function; structure and mechanisms of action of pore-forming toxins; bacterial enterotoxins as immunomodulators and vaccine adjuvants; mobile genetic elements as carriers for bacterial virulence genes; the novel family of staphylococcal superantigen-like toxins (SSLs); new insights into the use of botulinum neurotoxins as therapeutics; microbial toxins as tools in cell biology; the role of the large clostridial cytotoxins in C. difficile disease. Essential reading for everyone with an interest in bacterial toxins and recommended book for researchers interested in microbial genomics and microbial pathogenesis read more ...Bacterial Toxins: Genetics, Cellular Biology and Practical ApplicationsEdited by: Thomas ProftISBN: 978-1-908230-28-7Publisher: Caister Academic PressPublication Date: August 2013Cover: hardback read more ...

Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - January 25, 2013 Category: Microbiology Tags: Microbiology publications Bacteriology publications Molecular Biology publications Source Type: blogs