Foodborne Diseases

Foodborne Diseases (Infectious Disease)
by Shabbir Simjee (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 655 pages
* Publisher: Humana Press; 1 edition (September 13, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1588295184

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In Foodborne Diseases, leading authorities present a broad overview of the microbial pathogens and toxins associated with foodborne illness while discussing pathogenicity, clinical epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment. The chapters of this volume cover a wide variety of bacterial pathogens, viruses, protozoans, and parasites, as well as microbial toxins, and also address alternatives to antibiotics, risk assessment, irradiation and other sanitation procedures, and molecular techniques for detecting foodborne pathogens. Additionally, the acclaimed authors discuss pathogen control strategies and look toward future innovations in food safety technology.
Covering essential foodborne pathogens, assessment and treatment, Foodborne Diseases is an essential reference for infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, and industrial and research-based scientists in food safety.

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A Dictionary of Virology

A Dictionary of Virology (3rd Edition)
by Brian Mahy (Author), B, W J Mahy (Author)

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* Paperback: 432 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 3 edition (August 2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0124653278

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Clinical Uses of Botulinum Toxins

Clinical Uses of Botulinum Toxins
by Anthony B. Ward (Editor), Michael P. Barnes (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 394 pages
* Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (April 9, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0521833043

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Botulinum toxins now play a very significant role in the management of a wide variety of medical conditions; from headaches to hypersalivation, and from spasticity to sweating. In this book, a strong, international team of experts outline the basic neurochemistry of botulinum toxins and chart the progress of the drug from laboratory to clinic. Then individual chapters summarize their use for the main clinical indications in the context of other available treatments. This book will be of interest to neuroscientists and practising clinicians working in a wide range of specialities, from neurology and dermatology to pediatrics, plastic surgery and rehabilitation medicine.

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Viruses and Human Disease

Viruses and Human Disease
by Ellen G. Strauss (Author), James H. Strauss (Author)

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* Hardcover: 383 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (December 2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0126730504

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Research Methodology in the Medical and Biological Sciences

Research Methodology in the Medical and Biological Sciences
by Petter Laake (Author), Haakon Breien Benestad (Author), Bjorn Reino Olsen (Editor)

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* Paperback: 512 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (November 4, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0123738741

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Providing easy-to-access information, this unique sourcebook covers the wide range of topics that a researcher must be familiar with in order to become a successful experimental scientist. Perfect for aspiring as well as practicing professionals in the medical and biological sciences it discusses a broad range of topics that are common, yet not traditionally considered part of formal curricula. The information presented also facilitates communication across conventional disciplinary boundaries, in line with the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of modern research projects.
· Perfect for students with various professional backgrounds providing a broad scientific perspective
· Easily accessible, concise material makes learning about diverse methods achievable in today's fast-paced world
· Extensive online resources include further reading suggestions, data files, statistical tables, and the StaTable application package.

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RNA

RNA
by D. Söll (Author), S. Nishimura (Author), P. Moore (Author)

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* Paperback: 352 pages
* Publisher: Pergamon; 1 edition (October 1, 2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0080434088

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This publication summarizes the current status of our understanding of RNA, with particular emphasis on the chemistry of this key biological molecule. The various RNAs covered are messenger RNA, ribosomal RNA, transfer RNA and RNA enzymes (ribozymes). The different chapters detail biophysical and chemical methods to investigate RNA structure and function, the synthesis of native and modified RNAs and the latest advances in our understanding of the vast array of biological processes in which RNA is involved.

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Receptors of Cell Adhesion and Cellular Recognition

Receptors of Cell Adhesion and Cellular Recognition (Biomembranes. A Multi-Volume Treatise)
by A.G. Lee (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 330 pages
* Publisher: Elsevier Science (December 1, 1996)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1559386606

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Volume 3 of Biomembranes covers receptors of cell adhesion and cellular recognition. Proteins in the plasma membrane of cells are heavily involved in processes of cell adhesion, but such proteins were not actually isolated and cha27cterized until the mid-1970s. Since then, application of the methods of molecular biology has led to the recognition of four major classes of cell adhesion molecule (CAMs), the immunoglobulin super family, the cadherins, the integrins, and the selecting. A convenient system in which to study the importance of cell adhesion is in blood platelets where aggregation eventually leads to thrombus formation in a process involving a range of surface glycoproteins. Interaction with the extracellular matrix is exemplified by CD44, the receptor for hyaluronan, and a complex carbohydrate that is a major component of the extracellular matrix surrounding migrating and proliferating cells. Membrane-associated mucins have a variety of effects on cell adhesion. The super family of immunoglobulin related proteins also include the T cell receptors and the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), which, together with the receptors for immunoglobulins (the Fc receptors), are of fundamental importance in the processes of immunity. Volume 3 of Biomembranes explores the structures and functions of the molecules involved in these important functions of the cell.

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Electron Microscopy: Methods and Protocols

Electron Microscopy: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology)
by John Kuo (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 670 pages
* Publisher: Humana Press; 2nd ed. edition (February 27, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1588295737

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In this revised and expanded second edition, Electron Microscopy: Methods and Protocols presents the newest technology in electron microscopy, while maintaining the practicality and accessibility of the acclaimed first edition. Like the first edition, this volume provides clear, concise instructions on processing biological specimens and includes discussion on the underlying principles of the majority of the processes presented. Each protocol is presented by experts with years of first-hand experience and in-depth knowledge of the techniques they describe. The Notes section accompanying each protocol will prove invaluable for adapting and troubleshooting protocols.
Electron Microscopy: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition, comprises two major areas of electron microscopy-transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The TEM area covers several key techniques, including: conventional specimen preparation methods for cultured cells and biomedical and plant tissues; cryospecimen preparation by high-pressure freezing and cryoultramicrotomy negative staining and immunogold labeling techniques; and TEM crystallography and cryo-TEM tomography. The SEM area similarly attends to conventional-, variable pressure-, environmental-, and cryoscanning microscopy techniques, as well as the application of X-ray microanalysis. Protocols for the application of X-ray microanalysis to SEM and mass spectrometry conclude the volume.

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Adenovirus Methods And Protocols: Adenoviruses, Ad Vectors, Quantitation, And Animal Models

Adenovirus Methods And Protocols: Adenoviruses, Ad Vectors, Quantitation, And Animal Models (Methods in Molecular Medicine)
by William S. M. Wold (Editor), Ann E. Tollefson (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 241 pages
* Publisher: Humana Press; 2 edition (February 3, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1588295982

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Adenovirus Methods and Protocols, Second Edition, now in two volumes, is an essential resource for adenovirus (Ad) researchers beginning in the field, and an inspirational starting point for researchers looking to branch into new areas of Ad study. In addition to updating and expanding important chapters from the first edition, the authors have added new chapters that address innovative, exciting areas of emphasis in Ad research, including Ad vector construction and use, real-time PCR, use of new animal models, and methods for quantification of Ad virus or virus expression/interactions. Each of the protocols presented in these volumes is written by trendsetting researchers in their respective areas of expertise.
Volume 1 addresses several important techniques for construction of adenoviruses for use as vectors and for basic research. Highlighted topics include deletion mutants, capsid modifications, insertions, and gene replacements in human, murine, bovine, and ovine adenoviruses. In Volume 2, the authors focus on methods that elucidate and quantitate the interactions of Ad with the host. Each of the protocols in these volumes provides a general introduction, followed by tried-and-true step-by-step methods. Both novice and experienced researchers will reap tremendous benefit from these groundbreaking volumes in Ad research.

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The Encyclopedia of HIV And AIDS

The Encyclopedia of HIV And AIDS (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)
by Stephen E. Stratton (Author), Sarah Barbara Watstein (Author)

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* Hardcover: 660 pages
* Publisher: Facts on File; 2 edition (September 2003)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0816048088

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This is the second edition of a 1998 work titled The AIDS Dictionary. As with the earlier edition, there are several thousand A-Z entries, and the territory covered is enormous. Included is a wide array of topics--medical, cultural, social, personal, and pharmacological.

Changes include both new entries and revisions to existing entries. Abacavir is an example of an entry that has been updated. This is a powerful pharmaceutical agent that was headed for FDA approval for use with HIV patients in 1998, the year the first edition was published. In the 1998 entry, concern was expressed about the efficacy of the drug in patients who had already been prescribed other courses of treatment for HIV. Fears of its potential side effects, including anaphylactic reactions in a small percentage of patients, were also described. In the new entry those concerns and fears are both confirmed; however, abacavir's very positive uses are also discussed, as its benefits have emerged over time. Another revised entry, Pregnancy, is some six paragraphs long in The AIDS Dictionary. In The Encyclopedia, it has grown to multiple pages with subheadings such as "Pregnancy and HIV Disease," "HIV-Infected Babies," "Prevention and Treatment," "Knowledge of HIV Transmission," and "Reproductive Rights and Testing."
Aside from the entries, The Encyclopedia contains appendixes of value to both librarian and library user alike. The first offers more than 100 "Frequently Used Abbreviations." The second provides many pages of statistics on HIV/AIDS in the U.S. The third appendix provides worldwide HIV/AIDS statistics by country, and the fourth includes selected resources: telephone listings, education sources for physicians, clinical trial information, publications, databases, and Web sites from around the world. An extensive bibliography and index round out this excellent resource. The Encyclopedia of HIV and AIDS is recommended for health collections in academic, public, and medical libraries.

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The Immune Response: Basic and Clinical Principles

The Immune Response: Basic and Clinical Principles
by Tak W. Mak (Author), Mary Saunders (Author)

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* Hardcover: 1216 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (September 27, 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0120884518

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"The Immune Response is a well-written, well-organized, learner-centered text that is suitable for undergraduates, medical and graduate students, and more advanced learners of immunology."

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How the Cows Turned Mad: Unlocking the Mysteries of Mad Cow Disease

How the Cows Turned Mad: Unlocking the Mysteries of Mad Cow Disease
by Maxime Schwartz (Author), Edward Schneider (Translator)

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* Paperback: 256 pages
* Publisher: University of California Press; 1 edition (September 13, 2004)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0520243374

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Fear of mad cow disease, a lethal illness transmitted from infected beef to humans, has spread from Europe to the United States and around the world. Originally published to much acclaim in France, this scientific thriller, available in English for the first time and updated with a new chapter on developments in 2001, tells of the hunt for the cause of an enigmatic class of fatal brain infections, of which mad cow disease is the latest incarnation. In gripping, nontechnical prose, Maxime Schwartz details the deadly manifestations of these diseases throughout history, describes the major players and events that led to discoveries about their true nature, and outlines our current state of knowledge. The book concludes by addressing the question we all want answered: should we be afraid?
The story begins in the eighteenth century with the identification of a mysterious illness called scrapie that was killing British sheep. It was not until the 1960s that scientists understood that several animal and human diseases, including scrapie, were identical, and together identified them as transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE). The various guises assumed throughout history by TSE include an illness called kuru in a cannibalistic tribe in Papua New Guinea, an infectious disease that killed a group of children who had been treated for growth hormone deficiencies, and mad cow disease. Revealing the fascinating process of scientific discovery that led to our knowledge of TSE, Schwartz relates pivotal events in the history of biology, including the Pasteurian revolution, the birth of genetics, the emergence of molecular biology, and the latest developments in biotechnology. He also explains the Nobel Prize-winning prion hypothesis, which has rewritten the rules of biological heredity and is a key link between the distinctive diseases of TSE.

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Sampling and Analysis of Indoor Microorganisms

Sampling and Analysis of Indoor Microorganisms
by Chin S. Yang (Author), Patricia A. Heinsohn (Author)

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* Hardcover: 273 pages
* Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (March 5, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0471730939

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Investigation techniques and analytical methodologies for addressing microbial contamination indoors
Microbial contamination indoors is a significant environmental and occupational health and safety problem. This book provides fundamental background information on fungal and bacterial growth indoors as well as in-depth, practical approaches to analyzing and remedying problems. The information helps investigators, laboratory managers, and environmental health professionals properly use state-of-the-science methods and correctly interpret the results. With chapters by expert microbiologists, mycologists, environmental professionals, and industrial hygienists, Sampling and Analysis of Indoor Microorganisms is a multidisciplinary, comprehensive reference on advanced approaches, covering:
* Microbiological problems in a water-damaged environment
* Indoor construction techniques and materials that impact environmental microbiology
* Microbial ecology indoors, airborne bacteria, genetic-based analytical methods, and statistical tools for microorganism analysis
* Microbiological sampling approaches
* Mold removal principles and methods, including specialized microbial remediation techniques for HVAC systems, legionellas and biofilms, and sewage contamination
* A forensic approach toward the assessment of fungal growth in the indoor environment
A must-have guide for practicing professionals, including environmental health and safety personnel, public health officials, and building and construction engineers and architects, this is also a valuable reference for attorneys, home inspectors, water restoration personnel, mold remediation contractors, insurance adjusters, and others.

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Cryptosporidium: From Molecules to Disease

Cryptosporidium: From Molecules to Disease
by R.C.A. Thompson (Editor), A. Armson (Editor), U.M. Ryan (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 468 pages
* Publisher: Elsevier Science; 1 edition (December 17, 2003)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0444513515

Book Description
In the relatively short period since Cryptosporidium was recognised as a human pathogen, and that it could be transmitted in water as well as directly between animals and people, it has been the subject of intense investigations. Its status as an opportunistic pathogen, especially in AIDS patients, and the lack of effective anti-cryptosporidial drugs have served to emphasise the public health importance of this organism. This has to some extent overshadowed the fact that Cryptosporidium is also an important pathogen of domestic animals and wildlife.
In recent years, the application of molecular biology and culture techniques have had an enormous impact on our understanding of the aetiological agents of cryptosporidial infections and our ability to study the causative agents in the laboratory. As a consequence, a wealth of information and novel data has been produced during the last 3-4 years, particularly in the areas of taxonomy, biology, pathogenesis, epidemiology - particularly zoonotic and water borne transmission, and treatment.
It is thus very timely to bring together in this book the international research community involved to review the major advances in research and identify the important research priorities for the future, thus enabling as wide an audience as possible to benefit from and share in this comprehensive look at Cryptosporidium and cryptosporidiosis.

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Microbiology - Quickstudy Reference Guides

Microbiology (Quickstudy Reference Guides - Academic)
by Mike Roner (Author), Randy Brooks (Editor)

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* Loose Leaf: 4 pages
* Publisher: Barcharts Inc (September 2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1572225092

Book Description:
Introduction, History of Microbiology, Organism Evolution, The Cell Theory, How Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes Differ, Koch's Postulates, Food Borne Pathogens, Genetics, Metabolism, Microbial Differentiation, Microscopes, Types of Microbial Yhe Genetic Code, Metabolism, Microbes Used In Foods, Oxigen Use, Reproduction of Fungi, The Immune System, Photosynthesis, Fermentation, Medical Mycology... and others.

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Dairy Microbiology Handbook: The Microbiology of Milk and Milk Products

Dairy Microbiology Handbook: The Microbiology of Milk and Milk Products
by Richard K. Robinson (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 765 pages
* Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 3 edition (April 15, 2002)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0471385964

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Throughout the world, milk and milk products are indispensable components of the food chain. Not only do individual consumers use liquid milk for beverages and cooking, but food manufacturers use vast quantities of milk powder, concentrated milks, butter, and cream as raw materials for further processing. Effective quality assurance in the dairy industry is needed now more than ever. This completely revised and expanded Third Edition of Dairy Microbiology Handbook, comprising both Volume I: Microbiology of Milk and Volume II: Microbiology of Milk Products, updates the discipline’s authoritative text with the latest safety research, guidelines, and information.
Pathogens have become a major issue in dairy manufacturing. Escheria coli is a concern, and milk-borne strains of Mycobacterium avium sub-sp. paratuberculosis have been identified as a possible cause of Crohn’s disease. Even little-known parasites like Cryptosporidium have caused disease outbreaks. Consequently, a hazard analysis of selected control/critical points (HACCP) in any manufacturing process has become essential to prevent the contamination of food. This volume also:
-Discusses new diagnostic techniques that allow a pathogen to be detected in a retail sample in a matter of hours rather than days
-Provides thorough coverage of dairy microbiology principles as well as practical applications
-Includes the latest developments in dairy starter cultures and genetic engineering techniques
-Offers completely updated standards for Good Manufacturing Practice

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Sulphate-Reducing Bacteria: Environmental and Engineered Systems

Sulphate-Reducing Bacteria: Environmental and Engineered Systems
by Larry L. Barton (Editor), W. Allan Hamilton (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 562 pages
* Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (June 25, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0521854857

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The sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB) are a large group of anaerobic organisms that play an important role in many biogeochemical processes. Not only are they of early origins in the development of the biosphere, but their mechanisms of energy metabolism shed light on the limits of life processes in the absence of oxygen. They are widely distributed in nature, and are regular components of engineered systems including, for example, petroleum reservoirs and oil production facilities. SRB are currently subject to extensive genomic studies, which are yielding new understanding of their basic biochemical mechanisms, and aiding in the development of novel techniques for the analyses of their environmental roles.This volume provides a timely update on these important microorganisms, from basic science to applications, and will therefore serve as a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students in the fields of microbial ecology, microbial physiology, bioengineering, biogeochemistry and related areas of environmental science.

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Neuroimmune Circuits, Drugs of Abuse, and Infectious Diseases

Neuroimmune Circuits, Drugs of Abuse, and Infectious Diseases
by Herman Friedman (Editor), Thomas W. Klein (Editor), John J. Madden (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 310 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 30, 2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0306464667

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This volume focuses on the relationship between the nervous and the immune system with regard to the effects of drugs of abuse and infections, including infection caused by the immunodeficiency virus which causes AIDS, the number one health problem worldwide. Chapters focus on the brain-immune axis, detailing the effects of drugs of abuse. It is well known that recreational drugs of abuse such as morphine, cocaine, and marijuana, as well as other drugs, including the legal drugs alcohol and nicotine, are used by large numbers of individuals. Serious concerns have been raised about the consequences of using such drugs, especially in relation to their effects on normal physiological responses, including immune mechanisms. It is now widely recognized not only that many drugs of abuse have serious consequences on normal parameters of neurologic and neuroendocrine systems in general but also that effects on those systems, in turn, may affect indirectly immunity and also directly affect immune systems. Much data has now been accumulated showing that drugs of abuse markedly alter the immune response in human populations as well as in experimental animals, both in vivo and in vitro. Furthermore, studies on microbial infections have shown that many drugs of abuse are associated with increased susceptibility to infectious diseases, especially opportunistic intracellular microorganisms, including viruses such as HIV which causes AIDS. The mechanisms whereby drugs of abuse increase the likelihood of infections by opportunistic microorganisms in humans as well as in experimental animals are delineated. This volume will further the understanding of the impact of drugs of abuse on the brain-immune axis and its relationship to immunomodulation and infection, especially that caused by the AIDS virus.

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Genes and Proteins Underlying Microbial Urinary Tract Virulence

Genes and Proteins Underlying Microbial Urinary Tract Virulence - Basic Aspects and Applications
by Levente Emody (Editor), Tibor Pál (Editor), Gabriele Blum-Oehler (Editor), Jörg H. Hacker (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 382 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (October 2000)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0306464551

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Proceedings of the FEMS Symposium on Genes and Proteins Underlying Microbial Urinary Tract Virulence: Basic Aspects and Applications, held September 16-19, 1999, in Pécs, Hungary.
Urinary tract infections are among the most frequent diseases caused by microbial pathogens. In this volume, researchers, clinical microbiologists and clinicians exchange the latest ideas covering four major aspects of this important topic:
* Genetic information, synthesis and assembly of virulence factors in urinary pathogens;
* Regulation of genes involved in the phenotypic appearance of virulence;
* Host-parasite interactions determining the process and outcome of the infection;
* Possible applications of the above aspects in diagnosis, therapy and prevention.

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Cellular Peptidases in Immune Functions and Diseases 2

Cellular Peptidases in Immune Functions and Diseases 2 (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology)
by Jürgen Langner (Editor), Siegfried Ansorge (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 526 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (May 31, 2000)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0306463830

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Of the many special roles played by proteolytic enzymes in immune reactions, this book addresses different aspects of membrane peptidases, signal transduction via ligation of membrane peptidases (especially of dipeptidyl peptidase IV/CD26 and aminopeptidase N/CD13), and regulation of membrane peptidases in vivo and in vitro. A number of newly discovered peptidases (including cathepsin F, W and X, carboxypeptidase X, attractin) are described, with special emphasis given to the role of peptidases in immune and defense reactions and in the pathogenesis of inflammatory and other diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, pancreatitis, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and tumours of various origins. The focus on the involvement of a selection of proteolytic enzymes in immune reactions and diseases is a unique feature of this multifaceted work , which combines biochemical, immunological and clinical research reports with literary reviews of the field.

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Human Herpesviruses: Biology, Therapy, and Immunoprophylaxis

Human Herpesviruses: Biology, Therapy, and Immunoprophylaxis
by Ann Arvin (Editor), Gabriella Campadelli-Fiume (Editor), Edward Mocarski (Editor), Patrick S. Moore (Editor), Bernard Roizman (Editor), Richard Whitley (Editor), Koichi Yamanishi (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 1408 pages
* Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (October 31, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0521827140

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This definitive and comprehensive account of the human herpes viruses provides an encyclopedic overview of their basic virology and clinical manifestations. This group of viruses includes human simplex type 1 and 2, Epstein Barr virus, cytomegalovirus and varicella-zoster virus. The diseases they cause are significant and often recurrent. Their prevalence in the developed world accounts for a major burden of disease, and as a result there is a great deal of research into the pathophysiology if infection and immunobiology. Another important area covered within this volume concerns antiviral therapy and the development of vaccines. All these aspects are covered in depth and the volume is fully up to date both scientifically and in terms of clinical guidelines for patient care. The text is generously illustrated throughout and fully referenced to the latest research and developments.

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HIV, resurgent infections and population change in Africa

HIV, resurgent infections and population change in Africa (International Studies in Population)
by Michel Caraël (Editor), Judith R. Glynn (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 268 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1402061722

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Forty years ago, the age-old battle against infectious diseases as a major threat to human health was believed close to being won. However, by the late twentieth century, the increase of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases was evident in both low and high income countries. About 30 new infectious diseases have been identified in the last 20 years. Among the new diseases, and most importantly, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic, with 40 million persons infected and 25 million deaths since its first description, presents one of the most significant health, societal and security challenges facing the global community. The interaction of HIV/AIDS with tuberculosis, malaria and bacterial infections have increased HIV-related morbidity and mortality, and in turn, the HIV pandemic has brought about devastating increases in tuberculosis.

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T-Cell Autoimmunity and Multiple Sclerosis

T-Cell Autoimmunity and Multiple Sclerosis (Neuroscience Intelligence Unit 5)
by Marco Londei (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 150 pages
* Publisher: Landes Bioscience (October 1, 1999)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1570595674

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This book best represents the state of the art in the field of T cells and MS. It will benefit all readers interested in neuroimmunology, MS research and basic immunology. It will be ideal tool for clinical neurologists who want to have a complete overview in this field. The book covers interesting subjects that are not overly reported such as ag T cells in MS. It also covers very new areas ofgenetic engineering of brain-specific T cells for therapeutic use, reported from a well-know laboratory like Prof H. Wekerle's. It covers well reported and discussed fields like MBP reactive T cells, cytokines and T cells - MS and EAE. It contains contributions from world leading scientists working in the field of MS and T cell biology like Laurence Steinman, D. Hafler, Wekerle and Mc Fraland. Libraries, Immunology and Neurology departments especially where MSc, MD and PhD students are, will use it as a reference book.

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Dictionary of Contact Allergens

Dictionary of Contact Allergens
by J.-P. Lepoittevin (Author), C. J. Le Coz (Author), P. J. Frosch (Contributor)

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* Paperback: 280 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 354074164X

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The Dictionary of Contact Allergens is a helpful guide for the reader to familiarize with the structures of chemicals implicated in contact dermatitis. Each molecule is described with its principal name for classification. The most important synonyms, the Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Registry Number that characterizes the substance and its chemical structure and relevant literature references are also listed. Further, the reader will find a unique chapter on Patch Testing with the patients own products. This guide is a must-have for each physician involved with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with contact dermatitis and allergic skin disease.

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Immune Response and the Eye

Immune Response and the Eye (Chemical Immunology & Allergy)
by J.Y., Ed. Niederkorn (Author)

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* Hardcover: 336 pages
* Publisher: S. Karger AG; 2 edition (2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 3805581874

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Disinfection by Sodium Hypochlorite: Dialysis Applications

Disinfection by Sodium Hypochlorite: Dialysis Applications (Contributions to Nephrology)
by Claudio, Ed. Ronco (Author)

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* Hardcover: 157 pages
* Publisher: S. Karger A. G., Basel; 1 edition (2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 3805581939

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Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 61

Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 61 (Advances in Applied Microbiology)
by Allen I. Laskin (Series Editor), Sima Sariaslani (Series Editor), Geoffrey M. Gadd (Series Editor)

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* Hardcover: 392 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (April 19, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0120026635

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Published since 1959, Advances in Applied Microbiology continues to be one of the most widely read and authoritative review sources in Microbiology.
The series contains comprehensive reviews of the most current research in applied microbiology. Recent areas covered include bacterial diversity in the human gut, protozoan grazing of freshwater biofilms, metals in yeast fermentation processes and the interpretation of host-pathogen dialogue through microarrays.
Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on various topics including Archaea and Sick Building Syndrome. Impact factor for 2003: 1.893
The Volume contains the following chapters:
1 Unusual Two-Component Signal Transduction Pathways in the Actinobacteria
2 Acyl-HSL Signal Decay Intrinsic to Bacterial Cell-Cell Communications
3 Microbial Exoenzyme Production in Food
4 Biogenetic Diversity of Cyanobacterial Metabolites
5 Pathways to Discovering New Microbial Metabolism for Functional Genomics and Biotechnology
6 Biocatalysis by Dehalogenating Enzymes
7 Lipases from Extremophiles and Potential for Industrial Applications
8 In Situ Bioremediation
9 Bacterial Cycling of Methyl Halides

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Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 62

Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 62 (Advances in Applied Microbiology)
by Allen I. Laskin (Series Editor), Sima Sariaslani (Series Editor), Geoffrey M. Gadd (Series Editor)

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* Hardcover: 300 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (August 30, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0123736692

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Published since 1959, Advances in Applied Microbiology continues to be one of the most widely read and authoritative review sources in Microbiology.
The series contains comprehensive reviews of the most current research in applied microbiology. Recent areas covered include bacterial diversity in the human gut, protozoan grazing of freshwater biofilms, metals in yeast fermentation processes and the interpretation of host-pathogen dialogue through microarrays.
The Volume contains the following chapters:
1 Anaerobic Biodegradation of Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) and Related Fuel Oxygenates
2 Controlled Biomineralization by and Applications of Magnetotactic Bacteria
3 The Distribution and Diversity of Euryarchaeota in Termite Guts
4 Understanding Microbially Active Biogeochemical Environments
5 The Scale-Up of Microbial Batch and Fed-Batch Fermentation Processes
6 Production of Recombinant Proteins in Bacillus subtilis
7 Quorum Sensing: Fact, Fiction, and Everything in Between
8 Rhizobacteria and Plant Sulfur Supply
9 Antibiotics and Resistance Genes: Influencing the Microbial Ecosystem in the Gut.

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The Yeasts - A Taxonomic Study

The Yeasts - A Taxonomic Study
by C.P. Kurtzman (Editor), J.W. Fell (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 1074 pages
* Publisher: Elsevier Science (February 1, 1998)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0444813128

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The yeasts are a phylogenetically diverse group of fungi characterized by unicellular growth. Yeasts have been used for bread making and brewing beverages for millennia, and have become increasingly important in biotechnology for production of fuel alcohol, organic acids, enzymes, and various pharmacologically important chemicals. Other species are serious human, animal, and plant pathogens. Since publication of the 3rd edition of this book in 1984, numerous new species and genera have been described, many because of the application of new molecular biological methods.

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PCR Strategies

PCR Strategies
by Michael A. Innis (Editor), David H. Gelfand (Editor), John J. Sninsky (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 373 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (June 27, 1995)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0123721822

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PCR Strategies expands and updates the landmark volume PCR Protocols. It is a companion laboratory manual that provides a completely new set of up-to-date strategies and protocols for getting the most from PCR.
The editors have organized the book into four sections, focusing on principles, analyses, research applications, and alternative strategies for a wide variety of basic and clinical needs. If you own PCR Protocols, you will want PCR Strategies. If you don't own PCR Protocols, you will want to buy both!

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Congenital and Perinatal Infections

Congenital and Perinatal Infections (Infectious Disease)
by Cecelia Hutto (Editor), Gwendolyn B. Scott (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 328 pages
* Publisher: Humana Press; 1 edition (September 1, 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1588292975

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A distinguished panel of pediatric and infectious disease specialists present in an easily accessible format all the information needed to diagnose a wide variety of infections in both the pregnant woman and the neonate. Organized by specific infection or related infections, the book provides pertinent information about the epidemiology of each infection in the pregnant woman and her neonate, as well as the risk of transmission to the fetus or neonate, the spectrum of clinical disease, and a recommended approach to the diagnosis of the infection in both the mother and neonate. The emphasis is on understanding what tests to order and how to interpret the results, with the approach to diagnosis in each chapter encompassing, not only the pregnant woman, but also her neonate. The book covers a wide range of microorganisms that are both common and uncommon causes of congenital and perinatal infections, including the herpes simplex virus, HIV, toxoplasmosis, syphilis, CMV, tuberculosis, malaria, dengue, lymphocytic choriomeningtis virus, and parvovirus.

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Emerging Viral Diseases of Southeast Asia

Emerging Viral Diseases of Southeast Asia (Issues in Infectious Diseases)
by S. K. Lal (Author)

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* Hardcover: 150 pages
* Publisher: S. Karger A. G.; 1 edition (October 31, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 3805581750

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Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology

Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology
by Moselio Schaechter (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 800 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (July 2003)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0126213615

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The Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology aims to provide an affordable and ready access to a large variety of microbiological topics within one set of covers. This handy desk-top reference brings together an outstanding collection of work by the top scientists in the field. Covering topics ranging from the basic science of microbiology to the current "hot" topics in the field.

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Biology of Plagues: Evidence from Historical Populations

Biology of Plagues: Evidence from Historical Populations
by Susan Scott (Author), Christopher J. Duncan (Author)

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* Paperback: 434 pages
* Publisher: Cambridge University Press; New Ed edition (July 21, 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0521017769

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The threat of unstoppable plagues, such as AIDS and Ebola, is always with us. In Europe, the most devastating plagues were those from the Black Death pandemic in the 1300s to the Great Plague of London in 1665. For the past 100 years it has been accepted that Yersinia pestis, the infective agent of bubonic plague, was responsible for these epidemics. This book combines modern concepts of epidemiology and molecular biology with computer-modeling. Applying these concepts to the analysis of historical epidemics, the authors show that they were not, in fact, outbreaks of bubonic plague. Biology of Plagues offers a completely new interdisciplinary interpretation of the plagues of Europe, and establishes them within a geographical, historical, and demographic framework. This fascinating detective work will be of interest to readers in the social and biological sciences, and lessons learned will underline the implications of historical plagues for modern-day epidemiology.

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Advances in Virus Research, Volume 70

Advances in Virus Research, Volume 70 (Advances in Virus Research)
by Karl Maramorosch (Series Editor), Aaron J. Shatkin (Series Editor)

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* Hardcover: 300 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (September 17, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0123737281

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Published since 1953, Advances in Virus Research covers a diverse range of in-depth reviews providing a valuable overview of the current field of virology.
In 2004, the Institute for Scientific Information released figures showing that the series has an Impact Factor of 2.576, with a half-life of 7.1 years, placing it 11th in the highly competitive category of Virology.

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Immunoassay

Immunoassay
by Eleftherios P. Diamandis (Editor), Theodore K. Christopoulos (Editor)

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* Paperback: 579 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (June 5, 1996)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0122147308

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Immunoassays are among the most powerful and sensitive technologies now available for patient diagnosis and monitoring. This book is an indispensable guide to information on the theory and practice of immunoassays. It discusses the scientific basis of these technologies in a logical, organized, and heuristic manner and provides protocols for specific assays. The contents of this unique book are balanced among theory, practical issues, quality control, automation, and subspecialty areas, making it ideal for health science students, laboratory scientists, and clinicians.

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Mast Cells and Basophils

Mast Cells and Basophils
by Gianni Marone (Editor), Lawrence M. Lichtenstein (Editor), Stephen J. Galli (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 707 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (August 15, 2000)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0124733352

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Mast Cells and Basophils will be essential reading for immunologists, biochemists and medical researchers. Detailed chapters cover all aspects of mast cell and basophil research, from cell development, proteases, histamine, cysteinyl leukotrienes, physiology and pathology to the role of these cells in health and disease. Chapters also discuss the clinical implications of histamine receptor antagonists.

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Veterinary Virology

Veterinary Virology, Third Edition
by Frederick A. Murphy (Author), E. Paul J. Gibbs (Author), Marian C. Horzinek (Author), Michael J. Studdert (Author)

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* Hardcover: 629 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 3rd edition (October 15, 1999)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0125113404

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Completely rewritten, this edition has expanded coverage of zoonotic viruses and the diseases they cause, and viruses and viral diseases of laboratory animals, poultry, fish, and wildlife. The concept of new emerging and reemerging viral diseases reflects the new perspective this concept has brought to veterinary and zoonotic virology and related fields.
Part I presents fundamental principles of virology related to animal infection and disease. Part II details the properties and clinical features of the viruses that afflict animals and describes their treatment and control.

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The Clostridia: Molecular Biology and Pathogenesis

The Clostridia: Molecular Biology and Pathogenesis
by Julian I. Rood (Editor), Bruce A. McClane (Editor), J. Glenn Songer (Editor), Richard W. Titball (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 533 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (January 15, 1997)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0125950209

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The clostridia are a group of bacteria of considerable medical and economic importance and include species responsible for generating the most potent toxins known to humans.
The Clostridia: Molecular Biology and Pathogenesis is a unique work, comprising the most complete reference on the clostridia for over 20 years, bringing together the results from some of the most innovative and exciting research in the past decade. Using a principle-oriented rather than taxonomic approach, the results from molecular biology research are placed in the context of their clinical significance, and the disease process as a whole.
This state-of-the-art work is truly comprehensive, covering and integrating the diverse topics of genetics, physiology, pathogenesis and cell biology.
Written and edited by world-renowned authorities, material is presented to give the reader an up-to-date knowledge of the pathogenic species of this important genus. Background information is followed by details of the genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry and disease mechanisms. The structure, function and mode of action of toxins and other virulence determinants is clearly presented. As such, this work will prove essential for students, teachers, research microbiologists, infectious disease clinicians, toxin specialists, and all those working in medical or veterinary bacteriology, microbial genetics and the pharmaceutical industries.

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Immunopharmacology of Platelets

Immunopharmacology of Platelets (Handbook of Immunopharmacology)
by M. Joseph (Editor), Clive Page (Series Editor)

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* Hardcover: 250 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (July 25, 1995)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0123901200

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Platelets have long been the subject of much investigation in the areas of vascular physiology, biochemistry, immunology and physiopathology. Their ability to react to environmental stimuli, to modify their shape and metabolism despite being anuclear, has fascinated scientists.
This volume looks specifically at the involvement of blood platelets outside their 'classical' field of application, in the physiopathological mechanics of allergy and inflammation. The coverage includes the role of platelets in bacterial, parasitic and viral diseases and in tumour cell interactions.

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Molecular Methods for Virus Detection

Molecular Methods for Virus Detection
by Danny L. Wiedbrauk (Editor), Daniel H. Farkas (Editor)

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* Spiral-bound: 386 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (January 15, 1995)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0127489207

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Molecular diagnostic procedures have been described in a number of recent books and articles. However, these publications have not focused on virus detection, nor have they provided practical protocols for the newer molecular methods.
Written by the inventors or principal developers of these technologies, Molecular Methods for Virus Detection provides both reviews of individual methods and instructions for detecting virus nucleic acid sequences in clinical specimens. Each procedure includes quality assurance protocols that are often ignored by other methodology books. Molecular Methods for Virus Detection provides clinically relevant procedures for many of the newer diagnostic methodologies.

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Cancer Immunotherapy: Immune Suppression and Tumor Growth

Cancer Immunotherapy: Immune Suppression and Tumor Growth
by George C. Prendergast (Editor), Elizabeth M. Jaffee (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 428 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (June 1, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0123725518

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There has been major growth in understanding immune suppression mechanisms and its relationship to cancer progression and therapy. This book highlights emerging new principles of immune suppression that drive cancer and it offers radically new ideas about how therapy can be improved by attacking these principles. Following work that firmly establishes immune escape as an essential trait of cancer, recent studies have now defined specific mechanisms of tumoral immune suppression. It also demonstrates how attacking tumors with molecular targeted therapeutics or traditional chemotherapeutic drugs can produce potent anti-tumor effects in preclinical models. This book provides basic, translational, and clinical cancer researchers an indispensable overview of immune escape as a critical trait in cancer and how applying specific combinations of immunotherapy and chemotherapy to attack this trait may radically improve the treatment of advanced disease.

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The Cytokine FactsBook

The Cytokine FactsBook (2nd Edition)
by Katherine A. Fitzgerald (Author), Luke A.J. O'Neill (Author), Andy J.H. Gearing (Author), Robin E. Callard (Author)

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* Paperback: 515 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 2 edition (September 2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0121551423

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Completely revised and expanded, this second edition of The Cytokine FactsBook is the most up-to-date reference manual available for all current well-characterized interleukins, cytokines, and their receptors. An additional 52 cytokines are included, doubling the number of entries from the previous edition. The key properties of each cytokine are described and presented in a very accessible format with diagrams for each of the receptors.
The Cytokine FactsBook includes free online access to the regularly updated Cytokine Webfacts. Cytokine Webfacts is a web-based comprehensive compendium of facts about cytokines and their receptors that includes a variety of data representations, such as text, signal pathway diagrams and 3D images. This exciting resource is integrated into other databases via hypertext links to provide a unique network, and contains a web-enabled version of RasMol for viewing structures.

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Toxoplasma Gondii: The Model Apicomplexan

Toxoplasma Gondii: The Model Apicomplexan. Perspectives and Methods
by Louis M Weiss (Editor), Kami Kim (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 800 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (April 10, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0123695422

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Toxoplasmosis is caused by a one-celled protozoan parasite known as Toxoplasma gondii. In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 30% of cats, the primary carriers, have been infected by T. gondii. Most humans contract toxoplasmosis by eating cyst-contaminated raw or undercooked meat, vegetables, or milk products or when they come into contact with the T. gondii eggs from cat feaces while cleaning a cat's litterbox, gardening, or playing in a sandbox. Approx 1 in 4 (more than 60 million) people in the USA are infected with the parasite, and in the UK between 0.5 and 1% of individuals become infected each year. By the age of 50, 40% of people test positive for the parasite. The predilection of this parasite is for the central nervous system (CNS) causing behavioral and personality alterations as well as fatal necrotizing encephalitis, and is especially dangerous for HIV infected patients.
Though there have been tremendous strides in our understanding of the biology of Toxoplasma gondii in the last decade, there has been no systemic review of all of the information that has accumulated. Toxoplasma gondii provides the first comprehensive summary of literature on this organism by leading experts in the field who were responsible for organising the 7th International Congress on Toxoplasmosis in May 2003. It offeres systematic reviews of the biology of this pathogen as well as descriptions of the methods and resources used. Within the next year the T. gondii genome will be completed making this an indispensable research resource for biologists, physicians, parasitologists, and for all those contemplating experiments using T. gondii.

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Tracking Genetically-Engineered Microorganisms

Tracking Genetically-Engineered Microorganisms (Biotechnology Intelligence Unit 2)
by Janet K. Jansson (Author)

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* Hardcover: 162 pages
* Publisher: LANDES BIOSCIENCE PUBLISHERS; 1st edition (June 15, 2000)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1587060094

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This book is an unparalleled, very comprehensive survey of methods for monitoring of specific microorganisms in the environment, with great usefulness for those working in either the assessment of risks of released GMMs or with monitoring of released microorganisms in e.g. soil bioremediation or biocontrol. The aim is to provide a background in different techniques for monitoring of specific microorganisms in environmental samples along with examples of applications of these approaches. The examples include work done in laboratory model systems (microcosms) as well as documentation from actual field releases of genetically modified microorganisms. The regulatory aspects of risk assessment of genetically modified microorganisms targeted for release are also included. Therefore, this book is unique in dealing with different aspects of monitoring of GMMs and should be useful for regulatory agencies that require a summary of existing techniques and information as well as scientists that require a review of the "state-of the art" of modern methods for monitoring specific microorganisms in nature.

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International Handbook of Foodborne Pathogens

International Handbook of Foodborne Pathogens (Food Science and Technology)
by Marianne D. Miliotis (Editor), Jeffrey W. Bier (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 688 pages
* Publisher: CRC; 1 edition (March 18, 2003)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0824706854

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This reference describes the management, control, and prevention of microbial foodborne disease. It analyzes transformations in the epidemiology of foodborne disease from increased transnational food exchange to examinations of new and emerging zoonoses. The authors discuss the prevalence and risk of foodborne disease in developing and industrialized countries. The Annals of Microbiology describes this book as "highly exhaustive, with up to date references." Researchers and practicing pathologists will find this wealth of information vital to continued growth in the field.

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Advanced Methods in Cellular Immunology

Advanced Methods in Cellular Immunology
by Rafael Fernandez-Botran (Author), Vaclav Vetvicka (Author)

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* Plastic Comb: 192 pages
* Publisher: CRC; 1 edition (May 26, 2000)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0849321255

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Immunologists as well investigators in other disciplines may often use protocols involving the isolation, cultures and characterization of different types of leukocytes. Advanced Methods in Cellular Immunology is a collection of techniques in an easy-to-use format. Each chapter provides readers with related program information, a step-by-step description of the methodology, alternative techniques, pertinent references, and information about commercial sources for materials and regents. In addition to leukocytes, the authors guide readers through the processes of cell culture as well as inflammation and autoimmunity in a variety of animal models. Covering topics such as PCR and Apoptosis, this book will serve a guide to commonly used procedures in cellular immunology while utilizing both human and murine models.

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Protozoans in Macrophages

Protozoans in Macrophages
by Eric Denkers (Author)

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* Hardcover
* Publisher: Landes Bioscience (November 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 158706085X

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Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors in HIV/AIDS Therapy

Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors in HIV/AIDS Therapy (Infectious Disease)
by Gail Skowron (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 544 pages
* Publisher: Humana Press; 1 edition (May 1, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1588296490

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A magisterial survey of all aspects of the reverse transcriptase inhibitors (RTIs) used to treat HIV/AIDS, including drug discovery, pharmacology, development of drug resistance, toxicity, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS. The authors synthesize our current understanding of the role of reverse transcriptase in the viral life cycle, describe the discovery and development of eight nucleoside and nucleotide analogs that represent milestones in treatment history, and thoroughly discuss the question of toxicity and resistance to this class of drugs. They also address three non-nucleoside RTIs and their pharmacokinetics and comparative clinical efficacy, new RTIs currently under development, and the impact of approved agents on treatment, in general, and on vertical transmission in the developing world.

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Fungal Genomics

Fungal Genomics, Volume 3 (Applied Mycology and Biotechnology)
by G.G. Khachatourians (Editor), Dilip K Arora (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 332 pages
* Publisher: Elsevier Science; 1 edition (August 28, 2003)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0444514422

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The purpose of this volume is to highlight wide-ranging applications of genomics in the area of applied mycology and biotechnology.
The volume covers: a brief overview on fungal genomics; meiotic recombination in fungi; molecular genetics of circadian rhythms; genome sequencing; transposable elements; mitochondrial genomes; ribosome biogenesis; pathogenicity genes; genetic improvement of yeasts; microarrays: techniques and applications; fungal germplasm and data bases. Although it is difficult to develop a comprehensive volume on fungal genomics because of the range and complexity of the emerging knowledge, an attempt has been made to bring together pertinent information that will serve the needs of the reader, provide a quick reference to material that might otherwise be difficult to locate, and furnish a starting point for further study.

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Interactions of Microorganisms with Radionuclides

Interactions of Microorganisms with Radionuclides (Radioactivity in the Environment)
by M.J. Keith-Roach (Editor), F.R. Livens (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 408 pages
* Publisher: Elsevier Science (April 1, 2002)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0080437087

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Many environmental processes are influenced, if not controlled, by microbial action and it is becoming increasingly important to develop an understanding of microbial roles in geochemistry. This book brings together state of the art research into microbiological processes and the extent to which they affect or can be used to control radioactive elements. The basic principles and fundamental mechanisms by which microbes and radionuclides interact are outlined, the methodology described, potential microbial influences on waste repositories examined, direct and indirect effects on transport both on local and global scales considered and potential technological applications identified
The book is directed towards advanced undergraduate students, postgraduates and researchers in the areas of environmental radioactivity, environmental microbiology, biotechnology and radioactive waste management. It will also be of interest to regulators, policy makers and non-governmental organisations
This novel and timely book offers a fully integrated approach to a topical international issue.

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Applied Mycology and Biotechnology, Volume 1: Agriculture and Food Protection

Applied Mycology and Biotechnology, Volume 1: Agriculture and Food Protection
by G. G., Ed. Khachatourians (Author)

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* Hardcover: 435 pages
* Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Company; 1 edition (2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0444506578

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Hardbound. Presenting a stimulating synthesis of rapidly growing research interests and publications by scholars in the field of applied mycology and biotechnology.
The surge of research and development activity in applied mycology and fungal biotechnology relates to the need and utility of fungi in many contexts. These contexts are wide in scope, and include agriculture, animal and plant health, biotransformation of organic or inorganic matter, food safety, composition of nutrients and micronutrients, and human and animal infectious disease.
Containing a balanced treatment of principles, biotechnological manipulations and applications of major groups of fungi in agriculture and food, this book will serve as a practical resource for mycologists, microbiologists, biotechnologists, bioengineers, scientists from agri-food industry, biochemists, botanists and agriculturists.

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Legionella Pneumophila: Pathogenesis and Immunity

Legionella Pneumophila: Pathogenesis and Immunity (Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis)
by Paul Hoffman (Editor), Herman Friedman (Editor), Mauro Bendinelli (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 364 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (September 27, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0387708952

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Legionella pneumophila is an emerging human pathogen that resides in natural environments as a parasite of freshwater. There have been new developments in this field including the publication of three whole genome sequences, the discovery of a developmental cycle and novel cyst-like highly infectious form, and the bacteria have been used as a probe for macrophage cellular function to unravel fundamental new knowledge in the area of cellular biology. Legionella has also become a model system for the study of innate as well as adaptive immunity. Information on Legionella continues to increase in the U.S. and abroad. Columbia University has started the first Legionella Genome Project with a multi-million dollar grant from the NIH. In addition, The European Working Group for Legionella infections was formed in 1986. Members are scientists with an interest in improving knowledge and information on the clinical and environmental aspects of legionnaires' disease through developments in diagnosis, management and treatment of the disease. The volume brings together all of the lastest research on this pathogen, the interest in which is rapidly growing.

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Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases: Modern Methodologies

Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases: Modern Methodologies
by Michel Tibayrenc (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 747 pages
* Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (July 27, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0471657328

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Discover how the application of novel multidisciplinary, integrative approaches and technologies are dramatically changing our understanding of the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and their treatments. Each article presents the state of the science, with a strong emphasis on new and emerging medical applications.
The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases is organized into five parts. The first part examines current threats such as AIDS, malaria, SARS, and influenza. The second part addresses the evolution of pathogens and the relationship between human genetic diversity and the spread of infectious diseases. The next two parts highlight the most promising uses of molecular identification, vector control, satellite detection, surveillance, modeling, and high-throughput technologies. The final part explores specialized topics of current concern, including bioterrorism, world market and infectious diseases, and antibiotics for public health.

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Antimalarial Chemotherapy: Mechanisms of Action, Resistance, and New Directions in Drug Discovery

Antimalarial Chemotherapy: Mechanisms of Action, Resistance, and New Directions in Drug Discovery (Infectious Disease)
by Philip J. Rosenthal (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 400 pages
* Publisher: Humana Press; 1 edition (February 15, 2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0896036707

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Philip Rosenthal, MD, and a panel of leading malaria experts drawn from academia, the military, and international health organizations survey the latest scientific understanding of antimalarial chemotherapy, emphasizing the molecular mechanisms of resistance and the description of important new targets. Their survey covers the current status of malarial and antimalarial chemotherapy, the relevant biology and biochemistry of malaria parasites, the antimalarial drugs currently available, new chemical approaches to chemotherapy, and possible new targets for chemotherapy. Comprehensive and cutting-edge, Antimalarial Chemotherapy: Mechanisms of Action, Resistance, and New Directions in Drug Discovery clearly delineates all the basic and clinical research now addressing one of the world's major unresolved disease problems, work that is now powerfully driving the rapid pace of antimalarial drug discovery today.

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Alkaliphiles: Genetic Properties and Applications of Enzymes

Alkaliphiles: Genetic Properties and Applications of Enzymes
by Koki Horikoshi (Author)

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* Hardcover: 270 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (September 15, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 354033372X

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TNF Superfamily

TNF Superfamily
by Sanjay Khare (Author)

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* Hardcover: 100 pages
* Publisher: Landes Bioscience, Inc. (October 3, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1587063069

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T-Cell Receptor FactsBook

T-Cell Receptor FactsBook (FACTSBOOK SERIES)
by Marie-Paule LeFranc (Author)

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* Paperback: 397 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (July 15, 2001)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0124413528

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The T Cell Receptor FactsBook contains entries on all the 176 functional variable, diversity, joining, and constant regions of the human T cell receptor, including alpha, beta, gamma, and delta loci. Introductory chapters summarize information of T cell receptor chain synthesis, chromosomal location, and an overview of the human T cell receptor loci.

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Microbial Enzymes and Biotransformations

Microbial Enzymes and Biotransformations (Methods in Biotechnology)
by Jose Luis, Ed. Barredo (Author)

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* Hardcover: 319 pages
* Publisher: Humana Press; 1 edition (2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1588292533

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Leading experts in enzyme manipulation describe in detail their cutting-edge techniques for the screening, evolution, production, immobilization, and application of enzymes. These readily reproducible methods can be used to improve enzyme function by directed evolution, to covalently immobilize enzymes, to microencapsulate enzymes and cells, and to manufacture enzymes for human health, nutrition, and environmental protection. Overview chapters on microorganisms as a source of metabolic and enzymatic diversity, and on the fast-moving field of enzyme biosensors are presented. Microbial Enzymes and Biotransformations offers laboratory and industrial scientists a wealth of proven enzymatic protocols that show clearly how to go from laboratory results to successful industrial applications.

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Bad Bug Book: Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook

Bad Bug Book: Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook
by FDA (Author)

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* Paperback: 352 pages
* Publisher: International Medical Publishing, Inc.; 1 edition (November 5, 2004)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1588082660

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The FDA's Bad Bug Book is designed for healthcare professionals diagnosing and treating foodborne illnesses.
The United States Food and Drug Administration, an agency that protects the health of the American people, is one of the most successful and proudest creations of the American democracy. The FDA's origins go back to the start of the 20th century, when revelations about filth in the Chicago stockyards shocked the nation into awareness that, in an industrial economy, protection against unsafe products is beyond any individual's means. The U.S. Congress responded to Upton Sinclair's best-selling The Jungle by passing the Food and Drugs Act of 1906 that prohibited interstate commerce in misbranded and adulterated food and drugs. Enforcement of the law was entrusted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Chemistry, which later became the FDA.

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