Helicobacter pylori in the 21st Century.
Title:
Helicobacter pylori in the 21st Century.
Author:
Sutton, P.
ISBN:
9781845935955
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (316 pages)
Series:
Advances in Molecular and Cellular Microbiology, No. 17 ; v.No. 17
Advances in Molecular and Cellular Microbiology, No. 17
Contents:
Contents -- Contributors -- Foreword -- PART I: PATHOLOGIES AND TREATMENT -- 1 Epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori Infection -- 2 Helicobacter pylori Infection in Asia -- 3 Gastric Adenocarcinoma -- 4 Antimicrobial Resistance and Approaches to Treatment -- 5 Extragastric Manifestations of Helicobacter pylori Infection -- PART II: HOST RESPONSE -- 6 Helicobacter pylori-induced Acquired Immunity and Immunoregulation -- 7 Host Genetic Factors in Susceptibility and Resistance to Helicobacter pylori Pathogenesis -- 8 Innate Immune Initiators and Effectors in Helicobacter pylori Infection -- 9 Helicobacter pylori Vaccines -- PART III: BACTERIAL MECHANISMS OF PATHOGENESIS -- 10 Lipopolysaccharides of Helicobacter pylori: Importance in Gastric Adaptation and Pathogenesis -- 11 Virulence Factors of Helicobacter pylori -- 12 Helicobacter pylori Adhesion to the Gastric Surface -- 13 Helicobacteromics - Genomics of a Highly Variable, Well-adapted and Persistent Pathogen -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Z.
Abstract:
Helicobacter pylori is a globally significant pathogen that infects half of the population of the world. Providing a broad overview of the understanding of this pathogen, this book explores a range of topics including virulence factors, vaccine development and obstacles, epidemiology, antibiotic resistance and the role of Nod receptors.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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