Lung Infection With Alginate Producing Mucoid Pseudomonas Aeruginosa In Cystic Fibrosis

Author : Peter Gacesa,Nicholas J. Russell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789400918368

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Pseudomonas Infection and Alginates by Peter Gacesa,Nicholas J. Russell Pdf

The concept of this book arose out of an international workshop, which we organized and held at the University of Wales Conference Centre at Gregynog. The workshop was the first occasion on which researchers from all the different disciplines concerned with the extracellular virulence factors of mucoid strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in relation to cystic fibrosis (CF) had met to discuss this multifaceted problem. It was deemed a particularly timely moment to gather together experts for the exchange of facts, ideas and hypotheses. No formal abstracts were presented and no proceedings were published. But during the succeed ing months the organizers were persuaded by a number of participants that a wider audience should benefit from what had proved to be such a fruitful cross-fertilization of expertise. Thus we moved from being workshop organizers to book editors, sure in the knowledge that at least we had a willing and enthusiastic set of contributors! It should be stressed, however, that this book is not a transcript of that workshop. Not all those participants are authors, and some new names have been added. Instead we have focused on alginate as an extracellular virulence factor of P. aeruginosa in CF pulmonary infections. Recent advances in the biochemistry and molecular genetics of alginate bio synthesis, as well as in our understanding of the basic defect in CF and isolation of the gene, mean that the book is even more timely than when first planned.

Author : Ulrich Dobrindt,Jörg H. Hacker,Catharina Svanborg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642365607

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Between Pathogenicity and Commensalism by Ulrich Dobrindt,Jörg H. Hacker,Catharina Svanborg Pdf

This comprehensive, interdisciplinary book covers different aspects of relevant human pathogens and commensals. The ongoing development of (meta-)genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and bioinformatic analyses of pathogenic and commensal microorganisms and their host interaction provides a comprehensive introduction to the microbiological analysis of host-microbe interplay and its consequences for infection or commensalism.

Author : Prashant Mohite,Anna Reed,André Simon
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781838810733

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Cystic Fibrosis by Prashant Mohite,Anna Reed,André Simon Pdf

Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder in children and young adults, is a multisystemic disease that mainly affects the lungs. Advances and improvements in the diagnosis and management of this condition have led to increased overall and symptom-free survival in cystic fibrosis patients. This book examines recent advances in the field and presents an evidence-based approach to the management of cystic fibrosis.

Author : Theerthankar Das
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1839686472

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Pseudomonas Aeruginosa by Theerthankar Das Pdf

Author : Mark Lyte,Primrose P.E. Freestone
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781441955760

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Microbial Endocrinology by Mark Lyte,Primrose P.E. Freestone Pdf

Microbial endocrinology represents a newly emerging interdisciplinary field that is formed by the intersection of the fields of neurobiology and microbiology. This book will introduce a new perspective to the current understanding not only of the factors that mediate the ability of microbes to cause disease, but also to the mechanisms that maintain normal homeostasis. The discovery that microbes can directly respond to neuroendocrine hormones, as evidenced by increased growth and production of virulence-associated factors, provides for a new framework with which to investigate how microorganisms interface not only with vertebrates, but also with invertebrates and even plants. The reader will learn that the neuroendocrine hormones that one most commonly associates with mammals are actually found throughout the plant, insect and microbial communities to an extent that will undoubtedly surprise many, and most importantly, how interactions between microbes and neuroendocrine hormones can influence the pathophysiology of infectious disease.

Author : Dennis Wat
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789535121527

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Cystic Fibrosis in the Light of New Research by Dennis Wat Pdf

Cystic Fibrosis in the Light of New Research provides the latest research and clinical evidence that will be useful for clinicians, scientists and researchers to further their knowledge around this fascinating condition. The authors have brought along their expertise and wealth of knowledge to produce this book, including the basic science that underlies the disease, the burden of bacterial and viral infections, immunologic aspects of CF, a variety of clinical measurements to predict prognosis and novel therapies including gene therapy. This book will be invaluable and entertaining for anyone who is involved in the care of patients with cystic fibrosis.

Author : Svend Stenvang Pedersen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Alginates
ISBN : IND:30000097183010

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Lung Infection with Alginate-producing, Mucoid Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in Cystic Fibrosis by Svend Stenvang Pedersen Pdf

Author : Carla Maria Pedrosa Ribeiro,Noel Gerard McElvaney,Giulio Cabrini
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889719419

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Novel Anti-inflammatory Approaches for Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease: Identification of Molecular Targets and Design of Innovative Therapies by Carla Maria Pedrosa Ribeiro,Noel Gerard McElvaney,Giulio Cabrini Pdf

Author : Ronald Ross Watson
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128005880

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Diet and Exercise in Cystic Fibrosis by Ronald Ross Watson Pdf

Diet and Exercise in Cystic Fibrosis, a unique reference edited by distinguished and internationally recognized nutritionist and immunologist Ronald Ross Watson, fills the gap in the current dietary modalities aimed at controlling cystic fibrosis. Using expert evaluation on the latest studies of the role of food and exercise in lifelong management of cystic fibrosis, this valuable resource shows how to maintain intestinal, hepatic, and pulmonary high quality function for improving quality of life for those with cystic fibrosis. A helpful tool for researchers and clinicians alike, this reference helps refine research targets, and provides the beginning of a structured dietary management scheme for those with cystic fibrosis. Provides a detailed resource that reviews the health problems occurring in Cystic Fibrosis relative to dietary, complementary, and alternative therapies Contains expert evaluation on the role of foods and exercise for lifelong management of Cystic Fibrosis to maintain intestinal, hepatic, and pulmonary high quality function for improved quality of life Defines and evaluates various nutritional and dietary approaches to the unique problems of those with Cystic Fibrosis

Author : Adolf Bauernfeind,Melvin I. Marks,Brigitta Strandvik
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783034873598

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Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Infections: Lessons from Around the World by Adolf Bauernfeind,Melvin I. Marks,Brigitta Strandvik Pdf

Infection of the lower respiratory tract is a major determinant of the course of cystic fibrosis. Although numerous efforts have been made to elucidate the specific mechanisms predisposing the respiratory mucosa of cystic fibrosis patients to infection, so far no clinically relevant procedures for completely effective prevention or control of infection have resulted. Hence, in dealing with infections in cystic fibrosis, we continue to rely mainly on antimicrobials. Antiinfective measures are inseparably correlated with microbiology, and the quality of antiinfec tive therapy directly reflects the quality of microbial monitoring. Vali dated guidelines for microbiologic testing and antiinfective use need to be developed and made available to all health providers and their cystic fibrosis patients. Several years ago, the editors cochaired a symposium at the Interna tional Congress of Chemotherapy on the Global Perspectives of Micro biological and Clinical Infectious Diseases in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis. During this half-day symposium, the editors heard reports from several countries around the world with an alarming range of survival for patients with cystic fibrosis. This sent a dramatic message to us that the understanding of this disease, its diagnosis, management and prevention was different in various countries and that patients may be inconsistently served. That is how our journey began.

Author : Merle A. Sande
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1136 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1999-05-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080533558

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Handbook of Animal Models of Infection by Merle A. Sande Pdf

Handbook of Animal Models of Infection is a complete revision of a three-volume text that was published in 1986. It incorporates the major advances in the field during the past decade, in particular those concerning molecular biological procedures and new models that have been developed. It focuses on both methods and techniques, which makes it an essential and comprehensive reference as well as a benchtop manual. The Handbook will help investigators save time and effort in formulating an approach to test a new potential therapeutic agent or combination of agents for in vivo efficacy and to position the therapy for specific infections where it may have therapeutic promise. The book is divided into five sections; the first covering the general methodologies, followed by sections describing experimental bacterial, mycotic, parasitic, and viral infections. Discusses ethical and safety aspects in an introductory background section Covers principles of animal care and current techniques appropriate for the use of animal models of infection Details a wide range of animals including rodents, rabbits, cats, and primates Provides hands-on descriptions of how to set up the model Discusses the major advantages and limitations of each model Ensures full coverage of bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1994-11-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780080581224

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Advances in Pharmacology by Anonim Pdf

Each volume of Advances in Pharmacology provides a rich collection of reviews on timely topics. Emphasis is placed on the molecular basis of drug action, both applied and experimental.

Author : Dinesh Sriramulu
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789535132912

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Progress in Understanding Cystic Fibrosis by Dinesh Sriramulu Pdf

Congenital defects in humans are of greater concern, and in that line, cystic fibrosis (CF) has been one of the most complex diseases posing treatment challenge till date. Though it is a chronic condition, CF is closely associated with dysfunction of various organ systems of the human body, which in turn results in secondary infections by microbes. Decades of research by scientists worldwide has narrowed down the cause of CF to a single target gene. But the complexity of the disease is the prime impediment to finding a single-shot cure. Fortunately, the multidisciplinary approach toward understanding and management of the CF condition has certainly increased the level of life expectancy among CF patients. In particular, the "omics" and the "systems biology" approach have greatly widened the focal area for better understanding of the disease. This book includes a collection of interesting chapters contributed by eminent scientists around the world who have been striving to improve the life of those affected by CF.

Author : Juan-Luis Ramos
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 772 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2004-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 0306483750

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Pseudomonas by Juan-Luis Ramos Pdf

Pseudomonas comprises three volumes covering the biology of pseudomonads in a wide context, including the niches they inhabit, the taxonomic relations among members of this group, the molecular biology of gene expression in different niches and under different environmental conditions, the analysis of virulence traits in plants, animals and human pathogens as well as the determinants that make some strains useful for biotechnological applications and promotion of plant growth. There has been growing interest in pseudomonads and a particular urge to understand the biology underlying the complex metabolism of these ubiquitous microbes. These bacteria are capable of colonizing a wide range of niches, including the soil, the plant rhizosphere and phylosphere, and animal tissues; more recently they have attracted attention because of their capacity to form biofilms, a characteristic with potentially important medical and environmental implications. The three volumes cover the following topics: - Taxonomy, - Genomics, - Life styles, - Cell Architecture, - Virulence, - Regulation, - Macromolecules, - Alternative Respiratory Substrates, - Catabolism and Biotransformations. Pseudomonas will be of use to all researchers working on these bacteria, particularly those studying microbiology, plant crops, pathogenesis, and chemical engineering. Advanced students in biology, medicine and agronomy will also find these three volumes a valuable reference during their studies.

Author : Jeremy Hull,Julian Forton,Anne Thomson
Publisher : Oxford Specialist Handbooks in
Page : 833 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199687060

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Paediatric Respiratory Medicine by Jeremy Hull,Julian Forton,Anne Thomson Pdf

Revised edition of: Oxford specialist handbook of paediatric respiratory medicine. 2008.