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Through four editions, Lactic Acid Bacteria: Microbiological and
Functional Aspects, has provided readers with information on the
how's and why's lactic acid-producing fermentation improves the
storability, palatability, and nutritive value of perishable foods.
Thoroughly updated and fully revised, with 12 new chapters, the
Fifth Edition covers regulatory aspects globally, new findings on
health effects, properties and stability of LAB as well as
production of target specific LAB. The new edition also addresses
the technological use of LAB in various fermentations of food, feed
and beverage, and their safety considerations. It features the
detailed description of the main genera of LAB as well as such
novel bacteria as fructophilic LAB and novel probiotics and
discusses such new targets as cognitive function, metabolic health,
respiratory health and probiotics. Key Features: In 12 new
chapters, findings are presented on health effects, properties and
stability of LAB as well as production of target specific LAB
Covers such novel bacteria as fructophilic LAB and novel probiotics
Presents new discoveries related to the mechanisms of lactic acid
bacterial metabolism and function Covers the benefits of LAB, both
in fermentation of dairy, cereal, meat, vegetable and silage, and
their health benefits on humans and animals Discusses the
less-known role of LAB as food spoilers Covers the global
regulatory framework related to safety and efficacy
Recent Advances and Future Perspectives of Microbial Metabolites:
Applications in Biomedicine sheds new light on various applications
of microbial metabolites in the biomedical sector. The purpose of
this book is to integrate the latest research advancements on the
application of microbial metabolites in the medical industry into a
single platform. In 10 chapters, the significance of biomedical
applications and future therapeutic applications of microbial
metabolites in human health are highlighted. Several chapters are
dedicated to the role of microbial metabolites in precision
medicine like the impact of the activities of microbial metabolites
in antitumor and antidiabetic agents and immunosuppressive
activities. It also provides a roadmap for drugs discovery based on
antimicrobial products and the effect of microbial metabolites on
humans' health and the immune system. The book finalizes with a
chapter on the use of microbial metabolites in OMICS technology.
Recent Advances and Future Perspectives of Microbial Metabolites:
Applications in Biomedicine targets researchers from both academia
and industry, professors, and graduate students from microbiology,
molecular biology, biotechnology, and immunology.
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Molecular Medical Microbiology, Third Edition presents the latest
release in what is considered to be the first book to synthesize
new developments in both molecular and clinical research. The
molecular age has brought about dramatic changes in medical
microbiology, along with great leaps in our understanding of the
mechanisms of infectious disease. This third edition is completely
updated, reviewed and expanded, providing a timely and helpful
update for microbiologists, students and clinicians in the era of
increasing use of molecular techniques, changing epidemiology and
prevalence, and increasing resistance of many pathogenic bacteria.
Written by experts in the field, chapters include cutting-edge
information and clinical overviews for each major bacterial group,
along with the latest updates on vaccine development, molecular
technology and diagnostic technology.
Viral, Parasitic, Bacterial, and Fungal Infections: Antimicrobial,
Host Defense, and Therapeutic Strategies highlight diverse types of
infections, including viral, bacterial, parasitic, fungal, and the
therapeutic efficacy of antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and
other medications, nutraceuticals, and phytotherapeutics. This book
addresses the molecular, pathophysiological, and cellular pathways
involved in the process of infection. It also examines the host
defense mechanisms modulated by innate and adaptive immunity. The
book starts off with an introduction, which includes etiology,
pathophysiology, and diagnosis of infections. It then goes on to
cover a wide spectrum of salient features involved in viral,
bacterial, parasitic, and fungal infections and effective
therapeutic strategies. In addition, there is a complete section of
eight chapters elaborating the detailed aspects of COVID-19
infections, Mucormycosis, Omicron, and strategic vaccines and
therapeutics. The book further goes on to discuss novel
antibiotics, vaccines, bromhexine, boron compounds,
phytotherapeutics, and aspects on boosting immune competence.
Contributed by experts in the fields of viral, parasitic,
bacterial, and fungal infections, the book comprehensively details
the various types of infections such as herpes and COVID-19, their
molecular mechanisms, and treatment strategies for those engaged in
the research of infectious diseases.
Variety of bacteria are present in our environment but only a few
of these bacteria causes diseases in their hosts including humans.
These bacteria face different stresses in the environment as well
as inside the host and adapt number of strategies for their
survival. In 5 parts Bacterial Survival in the Hostile Environment
covers all tactics and strategies adopted by bacteria for their
survival under stressed conditions and will be focused on
mechanistic insights of pathogenic adaptations to host environments
(acidic environment, microaerobic conditions, immune system stress,
metal stress etc., modulation of host pathways by pathogens for
survival, dormancy, drug tolerance and resistance, proteins for
stress survival). The content also includes different adaptation
mechanisms of extremophiles to extreme environment, provides a
complete and globally available advance knowledge related to
bacterial survival from different perspectives and reviews the
knowledge gaps and future prospects in the field of microbial
adaptation for sustainable development of in the field of infection
biology and pharmaceutics.
The book begins with fossil record of cyanobacteria and gives
comprehensive treatment of antibacterial activity of cyanobacteria
based on extensive research done by the authoIt also highlights the
other aspects of biological activity like anti-fungal, anti-HIV,
proteinase inhibitor, anti-mycobacterial, anti-helmintics,
anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic and anti-cancer characteristics of
cyanobacteria. Based on nine cyanobacterial spp. Anabaena
variabilis, Anabaena fertilissima, Nostoc muscorum, Nostoc
punctiforme, Nostoc linckia, Nostoc commune, Spirulina platensis,
Westiellopsis prolifica and Hapalosiphon sp., monograph provides
information regarding application of cyanobacteria. All the
experiments are represented in a simple language with explanatory
diagrams. The volume also provides a glossary of technical terms
used and about more than 200 references and index are in the end
for the convenience of reade The book would be useful for the
research students and teachers of the universities and colleges who
want to study microbiology, medicine and pharmaceutical sciences
with respect to antibacterial effects. It will also be useful for
the pharmaceutical industries for research and development R&D
related to drug discovery. The book would be useful for the
research students and teachers of the universities and colleges who
want to study microbiology, medicine and pharmaceutical sciences
with respect to antibacterial effects. It will also be useful for
the pharmaceutical industries for research and development R&D
related to drug discovery."
This book presents a timely review of the latest advances in
rhizosphere biology, which have been facilitated by the application
of omics tools. It includes chapters on the use of various omics
tools in rhizosphere biology, focusing on understanding plant and
soil microbe interactions. The role of proteomics and metagenomics
in research on symbiotic association is also discussed in detail.
The book also includes chapters on the use of omics tools for the
isolation of functional biomolecules from rhizospheric
microorganisms. The book's respective sections describe and provide
detailed information on important omics tools, such as genomics,
transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and meta-epigenomics. In
turn, the book promotes and describes the combined use of plant
biology, microbial ecology, and soil sciences to design new
research strategies and innovative methods in soil biology. Lastly,
it highlights the considerable potential of the rhizosphere in
terms of crop productivity, bioremediation, ecological engineering,
plant nutrition and health, as well as plant adaptation to stress
conditions. This book offers both a practical guide and reference
source for all scientists working in soil biology, plant pathology,
etc. It will also benefit students studying soil microbiology, and
researchers studying rhizosphere structure.
Produced by microbes on a large scale, methane is an important
alternative fuel as well as a potent greenhouse gas. This volume
focuses on microbial methane metabolism, which is central to the
global carbon cycle. Both methanotrophy and methanogenesis are
covered in detail. Topics include isolation and classification of
microorganisms, metagenomics approaches, biochemistry of key
metabolic enzymes, gene regulation and genetic systems, and field
measurements. The state-of-the-art techniques described here will
both guide researchers in specific pursuits and educate the wider
scientific community about this exciting and rapidly developing
field.
Topics include isolation and classification of microorganisms,
metagenomics approaches, biochemistry of key metabolic enzymes,
gene regulation and genetic systems, and field measurements The
state-of-the-art techniques described here will both guide
researchers in specific pursuits and educate the wider scientific
community about this exciting and rapidly developing field
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and bifidobacteria are among the most
important groups of microorganisms used in the food industry. For
example, LAB are used in the production of fermented products, such
as yogurts, cheese, and pickled vegetables. In addition, LAB can
inhibit the growth of spoilage microbes and/or pathogens in their
environment by lowering the pH and/or through the production of
antimicrobial peptides, called bacteriocins. Both LAB and
bifidobacteria are also thought to have health-promoting abilities
and many are used as probiotics for the prevention, alleviation,
and treatment of intestinal disorders in humans and animals. In
this comprehensive book, expert international authors review the
most recent cutting-edge research in these areas. Topics include:
lactobacillus genomics * bifidobacterium gene manipulation
technologies * metabolism of human milk oligosaccharides in
bifidobacteria * proton-motive metabolic cycles * oxidative stress
and oxygen metabolism * bifidobacterium response to O2 * bile acid
stress in LAB and bifidobacteria * protein structure quality
control * bacteriocin classification and diversity * lactococcal
bacteriocins * lactobacilli bacteriocins * other bacteriocins *
production of optically pure lactic acid * antihypertensive
metabolites from LAB * the anti-H. pylori effect of lactobacillus
gasseri * probiotics for allergic rhinitis * probiotics health
claims in Japan and Europe.
This book describes the multitude of interactions between plant,
soil, and micro-organisms. It emphasizes on how growth and
development in plants, starting from seed germination, is heavily
influenced by the soil type. It describes the interactions
established by plants with soil and inhabitant microbial community.
The chapters describe how plants selectively promote certain
microorganisms in the rhizospheric ecozone to derive multifarious
benefits such as nutrient acquisition and protection from diseases.
The diversity of these rhizospheric microbes and their interactions
with plants largely depend on plant genotype, soils attributes, and
several abiotic and biotic factors. Most of the studies concerned
with plant-microbe interaction are focused on temperate regions,
even though the tropical ecosystems are more diverse and need more
attention. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how soil type and
climatic conditions influence the plant-soil-microbes interaction
in the tropics. Considering the significance of the subject, the
present volume is designed to cover the most relevant aspects of
rhizospheric microbial interactions in tropical ecosystems.
Chapters include aspects related to the diversity of rhizospheric
microbes, as well as modern tools and techniques to assess the
rhizospheric microbiomes and their functional roles. The book also
covers applications of rhizospheric microbes and evaluation of
prospects improving agricultural practice and productivity through
the use of microbiome technologies. This book will be extremely
interesting to microbiologists, plant biologists, and ecologists.
The new series "Microbiology Monographs" begins with two volumes on
intracellular components in prokaryotes. In this first volume,
"Inclusions in Prokaryotes", the components, labeled inclusions,
are defined as discrete bodies resulting from synthesis of a
metabolic product. Research on the biosynthesis and reutilization
of the accumulated materials is still in progress, and interest in
the inclusions is growing. This comprehensive volume provides
historical background and comprehensive reviews of eight well-known
prokaryotic inclusions.
Through this book, the readers will learn about the different
aspects of Actinobacteria- beginning with its ecology and
occurrence, to the ways of its adaptation to harsh climates, and
finally to its practical applications. The book also presents
methods of identifying and characterizing this diverse group of
bacteria through advanced techniques like MALDI-TOF, 16S rRNA
analysis, etc. Different chapters describe the various
biotechnological applications of Actinobacteria, including
bioremediation, secondary metabolite production, and in producing
antibiotics, anti-cancer therapeutics. It also provides insights
into the applications in agriculture and forestry by inhibiting
plant pathogenic bacteria's growth.
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