Host-Parasite Interactions
Published on 1. July 2004
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-85996-298-5 (ISBN)
Description
This volume summarizes current research into the physiology and molecular biology of host-parasite interactions. Brought together by leading international experts in the field, the first section outlines fundamental processes, followed by specific examples in the concluding section. Covering a wide range of organisms, Host-Parasite Interactions is essential reading for researchers in the field.
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This is an important contribution to the fields of parasitology and infectious diseases. - Doody's Book ReviewMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate and Professional
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
566 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85996-298-5 (9781859962985)
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Gert Flik | Geert Wiegertjes
Host-Parasite Interactions
E-Book
07/2004
Taylor & Francis
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Gert Flik | Geert Wiegertjes
Host-Parasite Interactions
E-Book
07/2004
1st Edition
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Persons
Flik, Gert; Wiegertjes, Geert
Content
1. Structural and Physiological Aspects of Cell Death. 2. The Role of Apoptosis in Non-Mammalian Host-Parasite Relationships. 3. Thionine-Positive Cells in Relation to Parasites. 4. Animal Models for the study of Innate Immunity: Protozoan Infections in Fish. 5. The Pathophysiology Salmonid Cryptobiosis and Glossina- Transmitted Mammalian Trypanosomiasis in Livestock. 6. The Biology of Parasites from the Genus Argulus and a Review of the Interactions with its host. 7. Interactions Between Sea Lice and their Hosts. 8. Interactive Associations Between Fish Hosts and Monogeneans. 9. Comparative Aspects of the Tick-Host Relationship: Immunobiology, Genomics and Proteomics. 10. Avian Coccidiosis: A Disturbed Host-Parasite Relationship to be Restored. 11. Conclusions.