Bacterial Cell-to-Cell Communication Role in Virulence and Pathogenesis |
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| Editor:
| Demuth, Donald R.
Lamont, Richard J. |
| Series title: | Advances in Molecular and Cellular Microbiology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-84638-7 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2006 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $111.00 |
Book Description:
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Many bacterial diseases are caused by organisms growing together as communities called biofilms. These microorganisms have the capacity to sense and communicate amongst themselves through a variety of signals. This book examines the mechanisms of quorum sensing and cell-to-cell communication in bacteria and the roles that these processes play in regulating virulence, bacterial interactions with host tissues and microbial development. Written by leading experts, this book summarises...
More DescriptionMany bacterial diseases are caused by organisms growing together as communities called biofilms. These microorganisms have the capacity to sense and communicate amongst themselves through a variety of signals. This book examines the mechanisms of quorum sensing and cell-to-cell communication in bacteria and the roles that these processes play in regulating virulence, bacterial interactions with host tissues and microbial development. Written by leading experts, this book summarises recent advances in the field to allow students and researchers to keep abreast of the latest developments.