Colonization of mucosal surfaces / edited by James P. Nataro ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nataro, James P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mucous membrane--Microbiology.

Mucous membrane.

Mucous membrane--Immunology.

Mucous Membrane--microbiology.

Immunity, Mucosal--physiology.

Microbiology.

Medical Subjects:

Mucous Membrane--microbiology.

Immunity, Mucosal--physiology.

Physical Description:

xi, 456 pages, 10 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : ASM Press, [2005]

Summary:

- Presents a multi-disciplinary approach to colonization and considers microbiology, protein chemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, and biology of the host- Addresses colonization of major mucosal systems- Suggests principles that serve as hypotheses for investigators working on less-characterized organisms or models- Contributes highly scientific research from recognized leaders in the field- Emphasizes colonization events beyond adherence

Contents:

Structure and function of mucosal surfaces / Jeff P. Pearson and Iain A. Brownlee

Defensins and other antimicrobial peptides: innate defense of mucosal surfaces / Alexander M. Cole and Tomas Ganz

Mechanisms of adaptive immunity that prevent colonization at mucosal surfaces / Marcela F. Pasetti, Rosangela Salerno-Gonçalves and Marcelo B. Sztein

In situ monitoring of bacterial presence and activity / Claus Sternberg ... [et al.]

Colonization of the respiratory tract

Role of phosphorylcholine in respiratory tract colonization / Jeffrey N. Weiser

Sialylation of the gram-negative bacterial cell surface / Michael A. Apicella and Paul A. Jones

Competitive and cooperative interactions in the respiratory microflora / Adam J. Ratner

Bacterial adherence and tropism in the human respiratory tract / Mumtaz Virji

Immunoglobulin A1 proteases of pathogenic and commensal bacteria of the respiratory tract / Mogens Kilian and Jesper Reinholdt

Genetic exchange in the respiratory tract / Christopher G. Dowson

Regulation in response to environmental conditions / Peggy A. Cotter

Colonization of the gastrointestinal tract

Microbiota of mucosal surfaces in the gut of monogastric animals / Gerald W. Tannock

Interactions of commensal flora with the human gastrointestinal tract / James P. Nataro

Quorum sensing in the gastrointestinal tract / James B. Kaper, Christopher Pritchett and Jane Michalski

Role of the mucous layer in bacterial colonization of the intestine / David C. Laux, Paul S. Cohen and Tyrrell Conway

Role of flagella in mucosal colonization / Jorge A. Girón

Tissue tropism in intestinal colonization / Elizabeth L. Hartland ... [et al.]

Aggregation and dispersal on mucosal surfaces / James P. Nataro and Angela Jansen

Signal transduction in the intestinal mucosa / Beth A. McCormick

Pathogen gene expression during intestinal infection / Susan M. Butler, Anna D. Tischler and Andrew Camilli

Mechanisms of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium intestinal colonization / Caleb W. Dorsey ... [et al.]

Colonization and invasion of humans by Entamoeba histolytica / Kristine M. Peterson and William A. Petri, Jr

Colonization of the genitourinary tract

Role of phase and antigenic variation in Neisseria gonorrhoeae colonization / Amy N. Simms and Ann E. Jerse

Allelic variation of the FimH lectin of Escherichia coli type 1 fimbriae and uropathogenesis / David L. Hasty ... [et al.]

Fimbriae, signaling, and host response to urinary tract infection / Niamh Roche ... [et al.]

Urease, urolithiasis, and colonization of the urinary tract / Harry L.T. Mobley

Polymicrobial bacteriuria: biofilm formation on foreign bodies and colonization of the urinary tract / David J. Stickler

Colonization of the vaginal and urethral mucosa / Gregor Reid.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1555813232

OCLC:

56733159