This volume details our current understanding of the architecture and signaling capabilities of known canonical and non-canonical inflammasome complexes and highlights their action, in particular in response to infection with important bacterial model organisms and the corresponding disease pathologies. The first chapters review new insights into the assembly and structures of inflammasome components and emphasize general strategies of up- and downstream signaling events. In addition, the authors specifically discuss the composition and activity of inflammasomes during infection with various gut pathogens (Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, Listeria and Helicobacter), respiratory pathogens (Mycobacterium, Legionella, Burkholderia and Streptococcus) as well as skin and soft tissue pathogens (Francisella and Staphylococcus). The discoveries presented provide a better understanding of the cellular and molecular biology of inflammasomes, which will pinpoint important new therapeutic targets for the treatment and prevention of multiple infectious diseases in the future. It is a valuable resource for students, scientists and clinicians, providing up-to-date information on this emerging research topic.
Edited by:
Steffen Backert Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Country of Publication: Switzerland Edition: 2016 ed. Volume: 397 Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 5.679kg ISBN:9783319411705 ISBN 10: 3319411705 Series:Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology Pages: 282 Publication Date:08 August 2016 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active