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Inflammasome Signaling and Bacterial Infections

Steffen Backert

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English
Springer International Publishing AG
08 August 2016
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.
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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:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
General strategies in inflammasome biology  (overview).- Structural mechanisms in inflammasome assembly and signaling.- Salmonella enterica inflammasome.- Yersinia pestis inflammasome.- Shigella flexneri inflammasome.- Helicobacter pylori inflammasome.- Listeria monocytogenes inflammasome.- Legionella pneumophila inflammasome.- Mycobacterium inflammasome.- Burkholderia pseudomallei inflammasome.- Streptococcus pneumoniae inflammasome.- Franciscella tularensis inflammasome.- Staphylococcus aureus inflammasome. 

Steffen Backert is a professor at Erlangen/Nuremberg University (Germany), Chair of Microbiology.

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