Immunology Of Insects And Other Arthropods

Author : Ayodhya P. Gupta
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 849 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351090339

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Immunology of Insects and Other Arthropods by Ayodhya P. Gupta Pdf

In insect and other arthropod immune systems, discrimination between self and nonself tissues is accomplished through the combined actions of two immunocytes and several humoral factors. Immunology of Insects and Other Arthropods presents a comprehensive look at this and other important topics in arthropod immunology. Issues discussed include insect immunocytes and other hemocytes, including computer image analysis of immunocyte serial sections; the two basic cellular immune reactions (phagocytosis and encapsulation), including the molecular basis and roles of gap junctions in encapsulation; how encapsulation is affected by polydnavirus and encapsulation-promoting factors; why insect cells are immune to HIV; humoral factors; and antibacterial factors in Lepidoptera, Diptera, and other insect orders. Other topics include hemolymph proteins interacting with mammalian complement cascade; adaptive humoral response in the American cockroach; antigenic stimulation of hemaglutinin production in insects; and the applications of the Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) in detecting endotoxins in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical diagnosis, and hygienic control. This book represents an important reference source for hematologists, pathologists, immunologists, AIDS researchers, comparative immunologists, and pharmaceutical companies.

Author : Nancy E. Beckage
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080556337

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Insect Immunology by Nancy E. Beckage Pdf

This work is the first book-length publication on the topic of insect immunology since 1991, complementing earlier works by offering a fresh perspective on current research. Interactions of host immune systems with both parasites and pathogens are presented in detail, as well as the genomics and proteomics, approaches which have been lacking in other publications. Beckage provides comprehensive coverage of topics important to medical researchers, including Drosophila as a model for studying cellular and humoral immune mechanisms, biochemical mediators of immunity, and insect blood cells and their functions. Encompasses the most important topics of insect immunology including mechanisms, genes, proteins, evolution and phylogeny Provides comprehensive coverage of topics important to medical researchers including Drosophila as a model for studying cellular and humoral immune mechanisms, biochemical mediators of immunity, and insect blood cells and their functions Most up-to-date information published with contributions from international leaders in the field

Author : J.P.N. Pathak
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401116183

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Insect Immunity by J.P.N. Pathak Pdf

Immunity in insects is different from immunity in vertebrates. Insects lack immunoglobulins even though they are capable of reacting against foreign components with effective defense mechanism. There has been a marked advancement in most of the fields of science in the past two decades. Insect immunity is also one of them. It is a developing subject which is now established as a new branch in insect study. This treatise is an attempt to compile meaningful articles of leading workers in this field, nevertheless we do not claim that leadership in insect immunity is by any means restricted to them. The idea is to provide a vibrant description of various aspects of "Insect Immunity". With the rapid development of the subject, it is difficult for any one author to discuss all the aspects of an area in a limited number of pages, even then they have done their utmost to include the entire development of the subject in their articles. The treatise deals with insect haemocytes, their population, isolation and role in defense mechanism, humoral encapsulation, inducible humoral antibacterial immunity, cellular immune reactions, role of endocrines, role of prophenol oxidase system in cellular communication, haemagglutinins and impact of parasite on insect immune system. Some topics could not be covered because experts in those area though willing could not complete their commitment within time limits.

Author : Andreas Wiesner
Publisher : SOS Publications (NJ)
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Medical
ISBN : CORNELL:31924085653735

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Techniques in Insect Immunology by Andreas Wiesner Pdf

The importance of insects for human welfare is unquestionable. This laboratory manual summarizes a number of key methods used by insect immunologists around the world. It should be helpful for those already working in this field & especially for scientists with general interest in this research topic as a methodical guide for the first steps. The experiments are described in detail, with step-by-step directions. Basic procedure for activation, detection, quantification & characterization of cellular & humoral defense reactions are given, along with protocols for more detailed investigations of cell differentiation & isolation of insect immune factors. Population genetic aspect, viral pathology & comparative studies revealing similarities with the vertebrate immune system are also included. The result described in the chapters show remarkable progress in our understanding of insect immunology. Simultaneously, the large number of still-unanswered questions make us realize that we have a lot left to learn about these fascinating animals. From future investigation we can expect a better understanding of the immune system's evolution, the discovery of new antimicrobial & regulatory insect molecules potentially useful in the therapy of human disease & new strategies for insect control.

Author : Lawrence I. Gilbert,Thomas A. Miller
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461237983

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Immunological Techniques in Insect Biology by Lawrence I. Gilbert,Thomas A. Miller Pdf

Insects as a group occupy a middle ground in the biosphere between bacteria and viruses at one extreme, amphibians and mammals at the other. The size and general nature of insects present special problems to the study of ento mology. For example, many commercially available instruments are geared to measure in grams, while the forces commonly encountered in studying insects are in the milligram range. Therefore, techniques developed in the study of insects or in those fields concerned with the control of insect pests are often unique. Methods for measuring things are common to all sciences. Advances some times depend more on how something was done than on what was measured; indeed a given field often progresses from one technique to another as new methods are discovered, developed, and modified. Just as often, some of these techniques find their way into the classroom when the problems involved have been sufficiently ironed out to permit students to master the manipulations in a few laboratory periods. Many specialized techniques are confined to one specific research labora tory. Although methods may be considered commonplace where they are used, in another context even the simplest procedures may save considerable time. It is the purpose of this series (1) to report new developments in method ology, (2) to reveal sources of groups who have dealt with and solved particular entomological problems, and (3) to describe experiments which may be appli cable for use in biology laboratory courses.

Author : Petros Ligoxygakis
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128117767

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Insect Immunity by Petros Ligoxygakis Pdf

Insect Immunity, Volume 52 provides readers with the latest interdisciplinary reviews on the topic. It is an essential reference source for invertebrate physiologists, neurobiologists, entomologists, zoologists and insect chemists. Presents a comprehensive overview of recent insect immunity science Written by leaders in their respective areas of research Ideal resource for invertebrate physiologists, neurobiologists, entomologists, zoologists and insect chemists

Author : Federica Sandrelli,Gianluca Tettamanti
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Entomology
ISBN : 1071602594

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Immunity in Insects by Federica Sandrelli,Gianluca Tettamanti Pdf

This volume details methods and protocols necessary to further the study of insect immunity. Chapters guide readers through up-to-date genomic and transcriptomic approaches, insect samples for proteomic analysis, hemocytes in Drosophila, cellular response in Lepidoptera, insect AMPs, manipulate the composition of mosquito microbiota, viral infections in insects, infections by entomopathogenic nematodes, immune response following oral infections, and protocols to to monitor the effect of septic infections with human pathogens using B. mori as a model. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Immunity in Insects aims to ensure successful results in the further study of this vital field.Incl .

Author : P.T. Brey,D.E. Hultmark
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0412712806

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Molecular Mechanisms of Immune Responses in Insects by P.T. Brey,D.E. Hultmark Pdf

Insects are the most numerous and diverse group of animals on earth, not only in number of individuals, but also in number of species. They inhabit virtually all terrestrial and freshwater environments, where they must protect themselves from an array of commensal, pathogenic and parasitic organisms that share the same ecological niches. Since the early 20th century, scientists have been intrigued by how insects defend themselves against microbial attack. We are currently witnessing a break-through in our understanding of the mechanisms governing immune reactions in insects. Molecular Mechanisms of Immune Responses in Insects covers various aspects of these mechanisms starting with a historical chapter on the origins of insect immunity. There are also chapters that cover antibacterial peptides from insects and their mode of action, relationships between insect defense proteins and development and immune mechanisms in vectors of transmissible disease. Other key areas covered include antibacterial peptides of the insect reproductive tract, regulation of insect immune genes and immune protein cascades, as well as a chapter on the cellular tools that revolutionized the study of molecular mechanisms of the insect immunity. Molecular Mechanisms of Immune Responses in Insects is written for a broad audience ranging from specialists in the field of innate immunity to informed biologists and graduate students fascinated by the simplistic efficiency of a `primitive' immune system. Fully up-to-date, this volume presents the reader with the most significant work from the major laboratories throughout the world. The contributors to the book reflect, both in concept and style, the international dimension of this area of science.

Author : Chandrasekar Raman,Marian R. Goldsmith,Tolulope A. Agunbiade
Publisher : Springer
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319242446

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Short Views on Insect Genomics and Proteomics by Chandrasekar Raman,Marian R. Goldsmith,Tolulope A. Agunbiade Pdf

Entomology is a super science, embracing interdisciplinary approaches in genomics, proteomics, and interdependent fields of biochemistry, physiology, molecular entomology, and biotechnology. An urgent need to manage available resources for the benefit of the planet and humankind has led to remarkable progress since publication of the fruit fly genome in 2000. “Short Views on Insect Genomics and Proteomics” presents multiple perspectives of recognized experts from around the world in genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, and immunology, emphasizing fast-moving areas of current research on insects and other arthropods. Concise, accessible, topical reviews include body lice and white fly genome projects, aphid phenotypic plasticity, insect regulatory genomics, the complex tick sialome, protein expression systems, therapeutic potential of insect antimicrobial peptides, nanoparticle insecticides, and novel uses for recombinant and synthetic spider silks.

Author : Jules Hoffmann
Publisher : R. G. Landes
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Medical
ISBN : MINN:31951D008968447

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Phylogenetic Perspectives in Immunity by Jules Hoffmann Pdf

Author : Muhammad Tufail,Makio Takeda
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781608054015

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Hemolymph Proteins and Functional Peptides by Muhammad Tufail,Makio Takeda Pdf

Recent molecular studies have revealed an overwhelming role of hemolymph proteins and functional peptides in invertebrate physiology. This is mainly due to the large assortment of biomolecular factors each with a different structure and function. In addit

Author : Lawrence I Gilbert,Thomas A Miller,Joanne Ballarino
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1988-06-08
Category : Immunology
ISBN : 1461237998

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Immunological Techniques in Insect Biology by Lawrence I Gilbert,Thomas A Miller,Joanne Ballarino Pdf

Author : Ayodhya P. Gupta
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351081887

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Immunology of Insects and Other Arthropods by Ayodhya P. Gupta Pdf

Most comprehensive book to date on insect immunocytes and other hemocytes Computer image analysis of immunocyte serial sections Why insects are immune to HIV Structural and functional similarities between certain components of the immune systems of arthropods and vertebrates Applications of Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) to detect endotoxin contamination in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical diagnosis, and hygienic control

Author : Stephen K. Wikel
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Allergy
ISBN : UOM:39015045988287

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The Immunology of Host-ectoparasitic Arthropod Relationships by Stephen K. Wikel Pdf

Immunology of the skin; Mouthparts and feeding mechanisms of haematophagous arthropods; Salivary gland physiology of blood-feeding arthropods; Pharmacology of haematophagous arthropod saliva; Arthropod modulation of host immune responses; Digestion and fate of the vertebrate bloodmeal in insects; Immune responses to fleas, bugs and sucking lice; Immune responses to mosquitoes and flies;Immunology of the tick-host interface; Immunology of scabies; Immune responses to mange mites and chiggers; Immunological-based control of blood-feeding arthropods; A synthesis of current concepts regarding the immunology of the host-arthropod interface.

Author : John O'Donel Alexander
Publisher : Springer
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1447113586

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Arthropods and Human Skin by John O'Donel Alexander Pdf

To the entomologist all insects have six legs; the layman tends to use the term "insect" to include the eight-legged spiders and mites. All these creatures are correctly classified as arthropods. Many thousands of the hundreds of thousands of recognised species of arthropods are found in the human environment-domestic, occupational and rec reational. Those species which are obligate parasites of man, the human scabies mite and the head and body lice, produce familiar clinical syndromes. They remain important in medical practice and have been the subject of a great deal of recent research. This is beginning to throw much light on the immunological mechanisms which largely determine the reactions of the host. Dr. Alexander has provided a detailed survey of this work. The wasps, bees, ants and other Hymenoptera which may sting man in self-defence can cause painful, even fatal reactions. The recent work on this important subject has also been thoroughly reviewed. Every dermatologist of experience will admit that he sees many patients in whom he makes a diagnosis of "insect bites", if he has the confidence to do so, or of "papular urticaria" or "prurigo" when he lacks such confidence, mainly because he is at a loss to know which arthropod is likely to be implicated. In his survey of the enormous literature in the entomological, public health and dermatology journals Dr. Alexander has provided an invaluable guide in which the solutions to these clinical mysteries can be sought.