Advances in Applied Microbiology

by Laskin; Gadd; Sariaslani

• ISBN13: 9780123747884
• ISBN10: 0123747880
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-30
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

Published since 1959, Advances in Applied Microbiology continues to be one of the most widely read and authoritative review sources in microbiology. The series contains comprehensive reviews of the most current research in applied microbiology. Recent areas covered include bacterial diversity in the human gut, protozoan grazing of freshwater biofilms, metals in yeast fermentation processes and the interpretation of host-pathogen dialogue through microarrays. Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on various topics, including Archaea and sick building syndrome. Impact factor for 2007: 1.821. * Contributions from leading authorities and industry experts * Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field * Reference and guide for scientists and specialists involved in advancements in applied microbiology

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. ix
Multiple Effector Mechanisms Induced by Recombinant Listeria monocytogenes Anticancer Immunotherapeutics
Introduction	p. 2
Molecular Determinants of L. monocytogenes Virulence	p. 3
Virulence factors associated with L. monocytogenes invasion	p. 3
L. monocytogenes survival in the macrophage	p. 4
Immune Response to L. monocytogenes Infection	p. 6
Innate immunity	p. 6
Cellular immune responses	p. 8
Recombinant L. monocytogenes as a Vaccine Vector	p. 12
Construction of recombinant L. monocytogenes strains	p. 12
LLO and ACTA as adjuvants in L. monocytogenes based immunotherapy	p. 13
The Pleiotropic Effects of L. monocytogenes on the Tumor Microenvironment	p. 14
Protective and therapeutic tumor immunity	p. 14
L. monocytogenes promotes a favorable intratumoral milieu	p. 15
Effect of L. monocytogenes vaccination on regulatory T cells in the tumors	p. 18
Implication of the immune response to L. monocytogenes infection: L. monocytogenes within the tumor	p. 19
Conclusions and Future Prospects	p. 19
References	p. 20
Diagnosis of Clinically Relevant Fungi in Medicine and Veterinary Sciences
Introduction	p. 30
The general structure of fungi	p. 30
Clinically relevant species of fungi	p. 32
Non molecular Methods of Fungal Diagnosis	p. 36
Microscopy	p. 36
Culture	p. 38
UV wood's Lamp	p. 39
Radiology	p. 39
Spectroscopy	p. 40
Molecular Techniques for Fungal Diagnosis	p. 41
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)	p. 41
Serological methods	p. 45
Conclusion	p. 47
References	p. 48
Diversity in Bacterial Chemotactic Responses and Niche Adaptation
Introduction	p. 54
Molecular Mechanisms of Bacterial Chemotaxis	p. 55
Chemotaxis: Control of the motility pattern	p. 55
Molecular mechanisms of chemotaxis: The E. coli paradigm	p. 57
Bacillus subtilis, another model for chemotaxis signal transduction	p. 59
Diversity in Chemotaxis	p. 61
Complete genome sequencing projects and the diversity in chemotaxis	p. 61
Chemotaxis in bacterial species colonizing diverse niches	p. 63
Characterizing the Chemotaxis Response: Qualitative and Quantitative Assays	p. 64
Temporal gradient assays	p. 65
Spatial gradient assays	p. 66
Use of chemotaxis assays to characterize new microbial functions	p. 70
Conclusions and Future Prospects	p. 70
Acknowledgments	p. 71
References	p. 71
Cutinases: Properties and Industrial Applications
Introduction	p. 78
Cutinase Characteristics	p. 79
Applications of Cutinase	p. 80
Oil and dairy products	p. 82
Flavor compounds	p. 83
Phenolic compounds production	p. 84
Insecticide and pesticide degradation	p. 85
Textile industry and laundry	p. 86
Polymer chemistry	p. 87
Enantioselective esterification reactions	p. 89
Food industry	p. 90
Conclusion	p. 91
Acknowledgements	p. 91
References	p. 91
Microbial Deterioration of Stone Monuments-An Updated Overview
Introduction	p. 98
Microbial Ecology of Outdoor Stone Surfaces	p. 99
Molecular biology in the study of epi- and endo-lithic microorganisms	p. 101
Effect of climate and substrate on microflora	p. 102
Mechanisms of Microbial Biodeterioration	p. 105
Biofilms	p. 106
Discoloration	p. 107
Salting	p. 109
Physical damage	p. 110
Inorganic acids	p. 110
Organic acids	p. 111
Osmolytes	p. 112
Microorganisms Detected on Historic Monuments	p. 112
Phototrophic microorganisms	p. 112
Chemoorganotrophic microorganisms	p. 120
Chemolithotrophic microorganisms	p. 124
Control of Biodeteriorating Microorganisms	p. 126
Conclusions	p. 127
References	p. 128
Microbial Processes in Oil Fields: Culprits, Problems, and Opportunities
Introduction	p. 142
Factors Governing Oil Recovery	p. 144
Microbial Ecology of Oil Reservoirs	p. 146
Origins of microorganisms recovered from oil reservoirs	p. 147
Microorganisms isolated from oil reservoirs	p. 148
Culture-independent analysis of microbial communities in oil reservoirs	p. 155
Deleterious Microbial Activities: Hydrogen Sulfide Production (or Souring)	p. 163
Current souring control approaches	p. 163
Microbial control of souring	p. 164
Microbial Activities and Products Useful For Oil Recovery	p. 167
Paraffin control	p. 171
Biogenic acid, solvent, and gas production	p. 181
Biosurfactant production	p. 194
Emulsifiers	p. 205
Exopolymer production and selective plugging	p. 205
In situ hydrocarbon metabolism	p. 211
Implementation of Meor	p. 214
Treatment strategies	p. 214
Nutrients selection	p. 217
Monitoring the success of MEOR field trials	p. 218
Current and Future Directions	p. 218
Biosurfactant formulations	p. 218
Understanding the microbial ecology of oil reservoirs	p. 220
Conclusions	p. 223
Acknowledgments	p. 224
References	p. 225
Index	p. 253
Contents of Previous Volumes	p. 259
Color Plate Section
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.