Pathogenic streptococci : from genomics to systems biology and control / edited by Yuqing Li and Xuedong Zhou.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Li, Yuqing, editor.

Zhou, Xuedong, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Streptococcus.

Streptococcus--Genetics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (707 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Norfolk, UK : Caister Academic Press, [2019]

Summary:

This timely review, edited by Yuqing Li and Xuedong Zhou, provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge of the most important hot-topics in streptococcal research. Topics covered include: CRISPR-Cas systems; genetic regulation by small RNAs; signal transduction by cyclic dinucleotide second messengers; the VicRK and ComDE two-component systems; mobile genetic elements; regulation of cell division; application of omics and bioinformatics tools; intrageneric and intergeneric interactions by oral streptococci; the hypervirulent M1T1 clone of GAS; Streptococcus suis; adhesion and invasion mechanisms; molecular evolution of pathogenic streptococci; novel antimicrobials; vaccine development. This volume is essential reading for everyone working with streptococci from the PhD student to the experienced scientist, in academia, the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries and for those working in clinical environments.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Chapter 1: CRISPR-Cas Systems in Streptococci

Chapter 2: Genetic Regulation of Streptococci by Small RNAs

Chapter 3: Signal Transduction of Streptococci by Cyclic Dinucleotide Second Messengers

Chapter 4: Mobile Genetic Elements in Streptococci

Chapter 5: The VicRK Two-Component System Regulates Streptococcus mutans Virulence

Chapter 6: ComDE Two-component Signal Transduction Systems in Oral Streptococci: Structure and Function

Chapter 7: Regulation of Cell Division in Streptococci: Comparing with the Model Rods

Chapter 8: Application of Omics and Bioinformatics Tools in Streptococcus Research

Chapter 9: Intrageneric and Intergeneric Interactions Developed by Oral Streptococci: Pivotal Role in the Pathogenesis of Oral Diseases

Chapter 10: The Emergence of Hypervirulent M1T1 Clone of Group A Streptococcus via Genetic Recombination and Host Selection

Chapter 11: Recent Proceedings on Prevalence and Pathogenesis of Streptococcus suis

Chapter 12: The Adhesion and Invasion Mechanisms of Streptococci

Chapter 13: Molecular Evolution of Clinical Pathogenic Streptococci

Chapter 14: Progress of Antimicrobial Discovery Against the Major Cariogenic Pathogen Streptococcus mutans

Chapter 15: Recent Advances in Pathogenic Streptococcus Vaccine Development.

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ISBN:

1-912530-23-6

OCLC:

1102639043