Proteins and Proteomics of Leishmania and Trypanosoma (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)

This book contains a collection of critical reviews on the expression of biologically functional proteins in" Leishmania" and "Trypanosoma," which was written by renowned researchers on this field. Species belonging to these trypanosomatids genera are etiological agents of leishmaniasis, Chagas disease and sleeping sickness that are extremely debilitating human infection diseases, which remain a major health problem especially in countries from Latin America, Africa and Middle East. Substantiating the problem, the currently accepted drugs for these diseases are quiet unsatisfying due to their low efficacy and high toxicity. In order to solve these real problems, several research groups around the world have become involved in the study and identification of novel potential targets in the trypanosomatid cell. Since proteins are key macromolecules involved in crucial metabolic processes of all living cells, studies have focused on the expression of specific proteins produced by "Leishmania "and "Trypanosoma" by means of different biochemical, molecular and proteomic approaches in order to explore them as targets for understanding the parasite life cycle and developing new strategies against trypanosomiasis. With these proposals in mind, the book Proteins and Proteomics of "Leishmania "and "Trypanosoma" encompasses (i) an integrated view about the biochemistry of parasites belonging to the "Leishmania" and "Trypanosoma "genera; (ii) an updated review on the expression of biologically relevant proteins by human pathogenic trypanosomatids and their possible role in the interaction with host cells/molecules as well as a target for development of both alternative chemotherapies and vaccine; and (iii) several pictures, diagrams and tables that can be used to illustrate both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well as scientific lectures, being a useful resource for students and researchers."

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Subcellular Biochemistry, 74
Release date:	December 2013
First published:	2014
Editors:	Andre L. S. Santos • Marta H. Branquinha • Claudia M. d'Avila-Levy • Lucimar F. Kneipp • Catia L. Sodre
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	381
Edition:	2014 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-9400773042
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Microbiology (non-medical) > General Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Infectious & contagious diseases > General Promotions
LSN:	9400773048
Barcode:	9789400773042

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