Pathogenicity Islands and the Evolution of Pathogenic Microbes

. Ed(s): Hacker, J.; Kaper, James B.

ISBN 10: 3540426817 / ISBN 13: 9783540426813

Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, 2002

It has been known for a number of years that not only pathogenicity islands but also plasmids and bacteriophages are able to carry genes whose products are involved in pathogenic processes. This text looks at the these pathogenic processes. Editor(s): Hacker, J.; Kaper, James B. Series: Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology. Num Pages: 251 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532. . 2002. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9783540426813

Synopsis:

It has been known for a number of years that not only pathogenicity islands but also plasmids and bacteriophages are able to carry genes whose products are involved in pathogenic processes. Accordingly, such elements and their products play an important role in pathogenesis due to the intestinal E. coli as well due to Shigellae. Another interesting aspect which is reflected in different articles is that genomes evolve by acquisition of new pieces of DNA following gene transfer, but also by genome reduction. Different mechanisms include the deletion of sequences or the elimination of functions by the accumulation of point mutations or rearrangements.

Review:

From the reviews:

"In addition to classic mutational events, a highly successful strategy of generating genetic diversity in bacteria is the acquisition of genomic islands. ... This compendium ... features an international assembly of authors including W. Arber (Basel) giving a lucid introduction into the evolution of prokaryotic genomes. The two-volume work provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on PAIs and other mobile virulence determinants in bacterial as well as fungal pathogens of humans and plants." (Susanne Rohrer, BioWorld, Issue 6, 2002)

Bibliographic Details

Title: Pathogenicity Islands and the Evolution of ...
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New