Sariaslani Advances in Applied Microbiology

1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-0-08-095090-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band Volume 66, 283 Seiten

Reihe: Advances in Applied Microbiology

Published since 1959, Advances in Applied Microbiology continues to be one of the most widely read and authoritative review sources in microbiology.
The series contains comprehensive reviews of the most current research in applied microbiology. Recent areas covered include bacterial diversity in the human gut, protozoan grazing of freshwater biofilms, metals in yeast fermentation processes and the interpretation of host-pathogen dialogue through microarrays.
Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on various topics, including Archaea and sick building syndrome. Impact factor for 2007: 1.821.
* Contributions from leading authorities and industry experts
* Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field
* Reference and guide for scientists and specialists involved in advancements in applied microbiology

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sariaslani, Sima

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Advances in Applied Microbiology;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Contents;6
5;Contributors;10
6;Chapter 1: Multiple Effector Mechanisms Induced by Recombinant Listeria monocytogenes Anticancer Immunotherapeutics;12
6.1;I. Introduction;13
6.2;II. Molecular Determinants of L. monocytogenes Virulence;14
6.2.1;A. Virulence factors associated with L. monocytogenes invasion;14
6.2.2;B. L. monocytogenes survival in the macrophage;15
6.3;III. Immune Response to L. monocytogenes Infection;17
6.3.1;A. Innate immunity;17
6.3.2;B. Cellular immune responses;19
6.4;IV. Recombinant L. monocytogenes as a Vaccine Vector;23
6.4.1;A. Construction of recombinant L. monocytogenes strains;23
6.4.2;B. LLO and ACTA as adjuvants in L. monocytogenes based immunotherapy;24
6.5;V. The Pleiotropic Effects of L. monocytogenes on the Tumor Microenvironment;25
6.5.1;A. Protective and therapeutic tumor immunity;25
6.5.2;B. L. monocytogenes promotes a favorable intratumoral milieu;26
6.5.3;C. Effect of L. monocytogenes vaccination on regulatory T cells in the tumors;29
6.5.4;D. Implication of the immune response to L. monocytogenes infection: L. monocytogenes within the tumor;30
6.6;VI. Conclusions and Future Prospects;30
6.7;References;31
7;Chapter 2: Diagnosis of Clinically Relevant Fungi in Medicine and Veterinary Sciences;40
7.1;I. Introduction;41
7.1.1;A. The general structure of fungi;41
7.1.2;B. Clinically relevant species of fungi;43
7.2;II. Non molecular Methods of Fungal Diagnosis;47
7.2.1;A. Microscopy;47
7.2.2;B. Culture;49
7.2.3;C. UV wood's L50
7.2.4;D. Radiology;50
7.2.5;E. Spectroscopy;51
7.3;III. Molecular Techniques for Fungal Diagnosis;52
7.3.1;A. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR);52
7.3.2;B. Serological methods;56
7.4;IV. Conclusion;58
7.5;References;59
8;Chapter 3: Diversity in Bacterial Chemotactic Responses and Niche Adaptation;64
8.1;I. Introduction;65
8.2;II. Molecular Mechanisms of Bacterial Chemotaxis;66
8.2.1;A. Chemotaxis: Control of the motility pattern;66
8.2.2;B. Molecular mechanisms of chemotaxis: The E. coli paradigm;68
8.2.3;C. Bacillus subtilis, another model for chemotaxis signal transduction;70
8.3;III. Diversity in Chemotaxis;72
8.3.1;A. Complete genome sequencing projects and the diversity in chemotaxis;72
8.3.2;B. Chemotaxis in bacterial species colonizing diverse niches;74
8.4;IV. Characterizing the Chemotaxis Response: Qualitative and Quantitative Assays;75
8.4.1;A. Temporal gradient assays;76
8.4.2;B. Spatial gradient assays;77
8.4.3;C. Use of chemotaxis assays to characterize new microbial functions;81
8.5;V. Conclusions and Future Prospects;81
8.6;Acknowledgments;82
8.7;References;82
9;Chapter 4: Cutinases: Properties and Industrial Applications;88
9.1;I. Introduction;89
9.2;II. Cutinase Characteristics;90
9.3;III. Applications of Cutinase;91
9.3.1;A. Oil and dairy products;93
9.3.2;B. Flavor compounds;94
9.3.3;C. Phenolic compounds production;95
9.3.4;D. Insecticide and pesticide degradation;96
9.3.5;E. Textile industry and laundry;97
9.3.6;F. Polymer chemistry;98
9.3.7;G. Enantioselective esterification reactions;100
9.3.8;H. Food industry;101
9.4;IV. Conclusion;102
9.5;Acknowledgements;102
9.6;References;102
10;Chapter 5: Microbial Deterioration of Stone Monuments-An Updated Overview;108
10.1;I. Introduction;109
10.2;II. Microbial Ecology of Outdoor Stone Surfaces;110
10.2.1;A. Molecular biology in the study of epi- and endo-lithic microorganisms;112
10.2.2;B. Effect of climate and substrate on microflora;113
10.3;III. Mechanisms of Microbial Biodeterioration;116
10.3.1;A. Biofilms;117
10.3.2;B. Discoloration;118
10.3.3;C. Salting;120
10.3.4;D. Physical damage;121
10.3.5;E. Inorganic acids;121
10.3.6;F. Organic acids;122
10.3.7;G. Osmolytes;123
10.4;IV. Microorganisms Detected on Historic Monuments;123
10.4.1;A. Phototrophic microorganisms;123
10.4.2;B. Chemoorganotrophic microorganisms;131
10.4.3;C. Chemolithotrophic microorganisms;135
10.5;V. Control of Biodeteriorating Microorganisms;137
10.6;VI. Conclusions;138
10.7;References;139
11;Chapter 6: Microbial Processes in Oil Fields: Culprits, Problems, and Opportunities;152
11.1;I. Introduction;153
11.2;II. Factors Governing Oil Recovery;155
11.3;III. Microbial Ecology of Oil Reservoirs;158
11.3.1;A. Origins of microorganisms recovered from oil reservoirs;158
11.3.2;B. Microorganisms isolated from oil reservoirs;159
11.3.3;C. Culture-independent analysis of microbial communities in oil reservoirs;166
11.4;IV. Deleterious Microbial Activities: Hydrogen Sulfide Production (or Souring);174
11.4.1;A. Current souring control approaches;174
11.4.2;B. Microbial control of souring;175
11.5;V. Microbial Activities and Products Useful For Oil Recovery;178
11.5.1;A. Paraffin control;182
11.5.2;B. Biogenic acid, solvent, and gas production;199
11.5.3;C. Biosurfactant production;205
11.5.4;D. Emulsifiers;216
11.5.5;E. Exopolymer production and selective plugging;217
11.5.6;F. In situ hydrocarbon metabolism;223
11.6;VI. Implementation of Meor;225
11.6.1;A. Treatment strategies;226
11.6.2;B. Nutrients selection;228
11.6.3;C. Monitoring the success of MEOR field trials;229
11.7;VII. Current and Future Directions;231
11.7.1;A. Biosurfactant formulations;231
11.7.2;B. Understanding the microbial ecology of oil reservoirs;233
11.8;VIII. Conclusions;235
11.9;Acknowledgments;236
11.10;References;236
12;Index;264
13;Contents of Previous Volumes;270
14;Color Plates Section;282