Bacterial Toxins: Tools in Cell Biology and Pharmacology

Bacterial Toxins: Tools in Cell Biology and Pharmacology : Laboratory Companion
By Klaus Aktories

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* Hardcover: 308 pages
* Publisher: Chapman & Hall (March 2002)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 3527308814

Book Description
This is a survey of well characterized and recently discovered bacterial protein toxins. Leading investigators of the respective toxins review the various molecular mechanisms of action, ranging from toxin-induced ADP-ribosylation up to membrane perforation by pore-forming toxins. Thy also describe the consequences on host physiology before focusing on potential applications as cell biological and pharmacological tools for research and medical applications. Detailed descriptions of the methodology include the engineering and use of modified and chimeric toxins for better performance.
A solid introduction to toxin structure and functions, as well as a valuable source of methodology for researchers in molecular biology, pharmacology and experimental medicine.

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Practical Food Microbiology

Practical Food Microbiology, 3rd edition
By Diane Roberts, Melody Greenwood

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* Hardcover: 304 pages
* Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3 edition (January 15, 1991)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1405100753

Book Description
The main approaches to the investigation of food microbiology in the laboratory are expertly presented in this, the third edition of the highly practical and well-established manual. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of the latest legislation and technological advances in food microbiology, and offers a step-by-step guide to the practical microbiological examination of food in relation to public health problems. It provides ‘tried and tested’ standardized procedures for official control laboratories and those wishing to provide a competitive and reliable food examination service.

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