Molecular Medical Parasitology (eBook)

Richard W. Komuniecki, Joseph Marr, Tim W. Nilsen (Herausgeber)

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2002 | 1. Auflage
488 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-049191-2 (ISBN)

Infos

A valuable, new source, Molecular Medical Parasitology is the only text of its kind -- one that applies broad concepts and current scientific advances from both molecular biology and biochemistry to the study of parasitic organisms. An internationally renowned team of scientists and physicians places parasites in their broad biological contexts while still emphasizing the specifics that differentiate these organisms. Not only will researchers and faculty in parasitology find this an indispensable guide, physicians will benefit from the thorough coverage molecular biology and biochemistry's current influences on treatment and management of parasitic diseases.

Key Features
* Features the most up-to-date scientific methods behind the medical management of parasitic diseases
* Applies the most current synthesis of molecular biology and biochemistry to parasitic organisms
* Contains many informative figures and clear illustrations

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A valuable, new source, Molecular Medical Parasitology is the only text of its kind -- one that applies broad concepts and current scientific advances from both molecular biology and biochemistry to the study of parasitic organisms. An internationally renowned team of scientists and physicians places parasites in their broad biological contexts while still emphasizing the specifics that differentiate these organisms. Not only will researchers and faculty in parasitology find this an indispensable guide, physicians will benefit from the thorough coverage molecular biology and biochemistry's current influences on treatment and management of parasitic diseases. Features the most up-to-date scientific methods behind the medical management of parasitic diseases Applies the most current synthesis of molecular biology and biochemistry to parasitic organisms Contains many informative figures and clear illustrations

Inhalt

Cover 1
Copyright Page 5
Contents 6
List of contributors 8
Preface 12
SECTION I: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 14
Chapter 1. Parasite genomics 16
Chapter 2. RNA processing in parasitic organisms: trans-splicing and RNA editing 42
Chapter 3. Transcription 60
Chapter 4. Post-transcriptional regulation 80
Chapter 5. Antigenic variation in African trypanosomes and malaria 102
Chapter 6. Genetic and genomic approaches to the analysis of Leishmania virulence 124
SECTION II: BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY: PROTOZOA 136
Chapter 7. Energy metabolism 138
Part I: Anaerobic protozoa 138
Part II: Aerobic protists – trypanosomatidae 153
Part III: Energy metabolism in the Apicomplexa 167
Chapter 8. Amino acid and protein metabolism 184
Chapter 9. Purine and pyrimidine transport and metabolism 210
Chapter 10. Trypanosomatid surface and secreted carbohydrates 238
Chapter 11. Intracellular signaling 254
Chapter 12. Plastids, mitochondria, and hydrogenosomes 290
SECTION III: BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY: HELMINTHS 308
Chapter 13. Helminth surfaces: structural, molecular and functional properties 310
Chapter 14. Carbohydrate and energy metabolism in parasitic helminths 352
Chapter 15. Neurotransmitters 372
SECTION IV: MEDICAL APPLICATIONS 408
Chapter 16. Drug resistance in parasites 410
Chapter 17. Medical implications of molecular parasitology 446
Index 476
Colour plates 502

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.12.2002
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Mikrobiologie / Infektologie / Reisemedizin
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Biochemie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Botanik
• Themenwelt: Technik
• ISBN-10: 0-08-049191-X / 008049191X
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-049191-2 / 9780080491912