Molecular Aspects of Host-Pathogen Interactions: Fifty-Fifth Symposium of the Society for General Microbiology : Held at Heriot-Watt University, ... Microbiology Symposia, Series Number 55) - Hardcover

Edited By M. A. McCrae , J. R. Saunders , C. J. Smyth , N. D. Stow

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521592151 ISBN 13: 9780521592154

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1997

Synopsis

An understanding of the relationship between a pathogen and its host is essential for the development of effective disease control measures. This volume focuses on interactions at the molecular level, specifically between the proteins of the infectious agent and the host that has been invaded. Both viral and bacterial systems are considered, with specific examples illustrating the rapid advances being made in defining the molecular mechanisms underlying infection.

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Review

'What a feast! This is a book which provides not only a series of comprehensive position papers on the state-of-the-art in one of the most rapidly developing - and trendy - areas in microbiology today, but a set of meaty reviews which should also be in the hands of those of us who dabble in other areas like molecular epidemiology and clinical microbiology. I strongly recommend my colleagues in these areas to read them if for nothing but the good of their souls!' Hugh Pennington, Society for General Microbiology Quarterly

Book Description

This volume focuses on the interactions between the proteins of the infectious agent and the host that has been invaded. Both viral and bacterial systems are considered, with specific examples illustrating the rapid advances being made in defining the molecular mechanisms underlying infection.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521592151
• ISBN 13: 9780521592154
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 373