| Molecular Principles of Fungal Pathogenesis Contributor(s): Heitman, Joseph (Editor), Filler, Scott G. (Editor), Edwards, John E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1555813682 ISBN-13: 9781555813680 Publisher: ASM Press OUR PRICE: $142.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: Molecular Principles of Fungal Pathogenesis presents readers with an up-to-date compendium of research in the field of medical mycology. This new volume measures the impact of genome projects, genetics, and molecular biology on the understanding of a diverse group of pathogenic fungi and explores the potential impact of vaccines and new therapeutic approaches to treatment. It will serve as a valuable resource for students, fellows, instructors, researchers, specialists, clinicians, and anyone interested in the general field of microbial pathogenesis. Divided into five sections, the book provides readers with a broad overview of pathogenic fungi, including ascomycetes, basidiomycetes, zygomycetes, and both rare and common infections. A cluster of chapters focuses on immunological aspects of infection involving innate, humoral, and cell-mediated immunity. The remaining chapters of Molecular Principles of Fungal Pathogenesis feature comprehensive coverage of everything from general principles to specific pathogens and vaccine development. An in-depth analysis of the host-pathogen relationship is offered, and future directions are contemplated. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Research |
| Dewey: 616.969 |
| LCCN: 2006006924 |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 8.7" W x 11.06" (3.96 lbs) 684 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A compendium of research in the field of medical mycology. - Measures the impact of genome projects, genetics, and molecular biology on the understanding of a diverse group of pathogenic fungi and explores the potential impact of vaccines and new therapeutic approaches to treatment. - Provides a broad overview of pathogenic fungi, including ascomycetes, basidiomycetes, zygomycetes, and both rare and common infections. - Focuses on immunological aspects of infection involving innate, humoral, and cell-mediated immunity. - Features comprehensive coverage of everything from general principles to specific pathogens and vaccine development. - Offers an in-depth analysis of the host-pathogen relationship, and comtemplates future directions. - Serves as a valuable resource for students, fellows, instructors, researchers, specialists, clinicians, and anyone interested in the general field of microbial pathogenesis. |