The Flagellar World

The Flagellar World
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 142
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ISBN-10 : 9780124172838
ISBN-13 : 0124172830
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis The Flagellar World by : Shin-Ichi Aizawa

The Flagellar World is a unique publication. The product of years of research and data collection by the author, this book is a pictorial guide to flagella in a variety of organisms. Each EM image is accompanied by a short description of the system in each organism. These never-before-seen pictures represent a wide variety of flagella, including Legionella pneumophila, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and many others. Researchers in microbiology, immunology, and parasitology will find this a fascinating and useful resource. - A unique publication with many never before seen EM images of flagella - A historical document of years of research on flagella - Fills a specific niche that shows flagella in several varied organisms

Pseudomonas

Pseudomonas
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 837
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ISBN-10 : 9781441990860
ISBN-13 : 1441990860
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis Pseudomonas by : Juan-Luis Ramos

Pseudomonas comprises three volumes covering the biology of pseudomonads in a wide context, including the niches they inhabit, the taxonomic relations among members of this group, the molecular biology of gene expression in different niches and under different environmental conditions, the analysis of virulence traits in plants, animals and human pathogens as well as the determinants that make some strains useful for biotechnological applications and promotion of plant growth. There has been growing interest in pseudomonads and a particular urge to understand the biology underlying the complex metabolism of these ubiquitous microbes. These bacteria are capable of colonizing a wide range of niches, including the soil, the plant rhizosphere and phylosphere, and animal tissues; more recently they have attracted attention because of their capacity to form biofilms, a characteristic with potentially important medical and environmental implications. The three volumes cover the following topics: - Taxonomy, - Genomics, - Life styles, - Cell Architecture, - Virulence, - Regulation, - Macromolecules, - Alternative Respiratory Substrates, - Catabolism and Biotransformations. Pseudomonas will be of use to all researchers working on these bacteria, particularly those studying microbiology, plant crops, pathogenesis, and chemical engineering. Advanced students in biology, medicine and agronomy will also find these three volumes a valuable reference during their studies.

Pili and Flagella

Pili and Flagella
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Publisher : Caister Academic Press Limited
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1904455484
ISBN-13 : 9781904455486
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Pili and Flagella by : Ken F. Jarrell

This book, the first for many years on this important topic, brings together some of the top scientists in the field and describes the current knowledge and latest research on prokaryotic pili and flagella. The emphasis of the chapters is on the molecular

Biological Innovations that Built the World

Biological Innovations that Built the World
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 498
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ISBN-10 : 9783030160579
ISBN-13 : 3030160572
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Biological Innovations that Built the World by : Roberto Ligrone

The book is a detailed account of major biological events that contributed to create the present world and our species, with emphasis on cause-effect interrelationships and environmental impact. Its main goal is to guide the reader toward an understanding of the continuity of life across diversity, and of its large-scale interactions with the planet. Combining scientific soundness with a constant effort for clarity, the book begins with a cloud of dust in a corner of the Galaxy and, covering an immense lapse of time, terminates with an organism that ponders about the texture of the Universe. Comprehensive, updated references added to each chapter will help the reader wishing to expand any of the topics. A glossary explains less common technical terms.

Bacterial Type III Protein Secretion Systems

Bacterial Type III Protein Secretion Systems
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 234
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ISBN-10 : 9783030521233
ISBN-13 : 3030521230
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Bacterial Type III Protein Secretion Systems by : Samuel Wagner

One of the most exciting developments in the field of bacterial pathogenesis in recent years is the discovery that many pathogens utilize complex nanomachines to deliver bacterially encoded effector proteins into eukaryotic and prokaryotic target cells to modulate a variety of cellular functions for the pathogen’s benefit. These protein-delivery machines include the type III secretion system (T3SS), which is widespread in nature and encoded not only by bacteria pathogenic to vertebrates or plants, but also by bacteria that are symbiotic to plants or insects. Because they are essential virulence factors for many important human pathogens, these systems are emerging as a prime target for the development of new-generation, anti-infective drugs. This book reviews our current understanding of these intriguing injection machines as well as of the closely related T3SS that serves in flagella assembly. Individual chapters focus on regulation, assembly, structure, and function of the type III secretion machine and on the evolution of the secreted effector proteins. Given its scope, this book will appeal to a broad readership, including researchers and teachers in the fields of infectious diseases, host pathogen interactions, plant and animal pathogenesis, and symbiosis.

E. coli in Motion

E. coli in Motion
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 136
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ISBN-10 : 9780387216386
ISBN-13 : 0387216383
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis E. coli in Motion by : Howard C. Berg

Escherichia coli, commonly referred to as E. coli, has been the organism of choice for molecular genetics for decades. Its machinery and mobile behavior is one of the most fascinating topics for cell scientists. Scientists and engineers, not trained in microbiology, and who would like to learn more about living machines, can see it as a unique example. This cross-disciplinary monograph covers more than thirty years of research and is accessible to graduate students and scientists alike.

Perspectives on Bacterial Flagellar Motor

Perspectives on Bacterial Flagellar Motor
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 356
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ISBN-10 : 3036513388
ISBN-13 : 9783036513386
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Perspectives on Bacterial Flagellar Motor by : Tohru Minamino

The bacterial flagellum is a supramolecular motility machinery consisting of the basal body acting as a rotary motor, the hook as a universal joint and the filament as a helical propeller. The bacterial flagellar motor composed of a rotor ring and a dozen stators is powered by an electrochemical-potential difference of specific ions across the cytoplasmic membrane and rotates in either the counterclockwise (CCW) or clockwise (CW) direction. A sensory signal transduction pathway regulates the switching between the CCW and CW states of the motor in response to environmental stimuli, allowing bacterial cells to migrate more desirable environments for their survival. The core structure of the bacterial flagellum is conserved among bacterial species. However, recent structural analyses of intact flagellar structures derived from various bacterial species by electron cryotomography and subtomogram averaging have shown that novel and divergent structures surround the core structure, suggesting that the flagellar motors have adapted to function in various environments of the habitat of bacteria. This Special Issue of Biomolecules covers recent advances in our understanding of and perspectives on the flagellar motor derived from different bacterial species.

Cell Biology by the Numbers

Cell Biology by the Numbers
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Publisher : Garland Science
Total Pages : 399
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ISBN-10 : 9781317230694
ISBN-13 : 1317230698
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Cell Biology by the Numbers by : Ron Milo

A Top 25 CHOICE 2016 Title, and recipient of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title (OAT) Award. How much energy is released in ATP hydrolysis? How many mRNAs are in a cell? How genetically similar are two random people? What is faster, transcription or translation?Cell Biology by the Numbers explores these questions and dozens of others provid

Encyclopedia of Microbiology

Encyclopedia of Microbiology
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Publisher : Academic Press
Total Pages : 3248
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ISBN-10 : 9780128117378
ISBN-13 : 0128117370
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopedia of Microbiology by : Thomas M. Schmidt

Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Fourth Edition, Five Volume Set gathers both basic and applied dimensions in this dynamic field that includes virtually all environments on Earth. This range attracts a growing number of cross-disciplinary studies, which the encyclopedia makes available to readers from diverse educational backgrounds. The new edition builds on the solid foundation established in earlier versions, adding new material that reflects recent advances in the field. New focus areas include `Animal and Plant Microbiomes’ and ‘Global Impact of Microbes`. The thematic organization of the work allows users to focus on specific areas, e.g., for didactical purposes, while also browsing for topics in different areas. Offers an up-to-date and authoritative resource that covers the entire field of microbiology, from basic principles, to applied technologies Provides an organic overview that is useful to academic teachers and scientists from different backgrounds Includes chapters that are enriched with figures and graphs, and that can be easily consulted in isolation to find fundamental definitions and concepts