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Molecular Mechanisms of Parasite Invasion

Molecular Mechanisms of Parasite Invasion

Burleigh, Barbara A.
Soldati, Dominique

Hardcover

Series: Subcellular Biochemistry, Book 47

Medical ReferenceBiology

ISBN10: 0387782664
ISBN13: 9780387782669
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: Apr 17 2008
Pages: 237
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.20 Depth: 9.50
Language: English

All of the parasitic organisms highlighted in this new book represent medically important human pathogens that contribute significantly to the global burden of disease. As such there is intense interest in understanding the molecular basis of infection by these pathogens--not only with regard to their clinical relevance but also the fascinating biology they reveal. For most of the parasites discussed here the ability to penetrate biological barriers and/or to establish intracellular residence is critical to survival of the pathogen in the mammalian hosts. For other parasites, a tissue invasive phenotype is a key virulence determinant. In the ensuing 18 chapters, select members of this diverse set of protozoan parasites, as well as some examples of the extremely reduced fungal parasites classified as Microsporidia, are discussed within the context of the fascinating molecular strategies employed by these organisms to migrate across biological barriers and to establish residence within target host cells.

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