Mollicutes : molecular biology and pathogenesis /

"In this book acknowledged experts critically review the most recent advances in the evolution, genetics, and molecular pathogenesis of these important pathogens. Topics covered include: taxonomy; genomic mosaics; molecular genetic tools for mollicutes; identification and characterization of vi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Browning, Glenn (Editor ), Citti, Christine (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Norfolk, UK : Caister Academic Press, [2014]
Temas:
Mycoplasmatales.
Bacterial genetics.
Virulence (Microbiology)
Mycoplasma diseases.
Evolution (Biology)
Tenericutes > genetics
Tenericutes > pathogenicity
Biological Evolution
Mycoplasma Infections
Mycoplasmes.
Génétique bactérienne.
Mycoplasmoses.
Évolution (Biologie)
evolution.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Biology.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Microbiology.
Bacterial genetics
Mycoplasma diseases
Mycoplasmatales
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The contentious taxonomy of mollicutes
  • Genomic mosaics
  • Molecular genetic tools for mollicutes
  • Identification and characterization of virulence genes in mycoplasmas
  • Post-translational modification of proteins in the mollicutes
  • Multifunctional cytoadherence factors
  • The glycocalyx of mollicutes
  • Glycosidase activity in mollicutes
  • Current insights into phase and antigenic variation in mycoplasmas
  • Spiroplasma transmission from insects to plants
  • Organization of the cytoskeletons of diverse mollicutes
  • Gliding mechanism of the Mycoplasma pneumoniae subgroup
  • Biofilm formation by mycoplasmas
  • Host immune responses to mycoplasmas
  • Emerging antimicrobial resistance in mycoplasmas of humans and animals.

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