Anaerobic parasitic protozoa cause medically and economically important diseases such as dysentery, sexually transmitted infections, and gastroenteritis that affect millions of people worldwide annually. Recently the genomes of the three key anaerobic protozoa, Trichomonas, Giardia and Entamoeba, have been determined. The availability of these genomic data and the use of post-genomic analyses have provided fascinating new insights into the biology of these important parasites. They will be important for the design of novel anti-protozoan drugs and the development of effective vaccines.
A new book on
Anaerobic Parasitic Protozoa critically reviews the most important aspects of research on anaerobic parasitic protozoa, providing the first coherent picture of their genomics and molecular biology since the publication of the genomes. Chapters are written from a molecular and genomic perspective and contain speculative models upon which future research efforts can be based. Topics include: the genomes of
Entamoeba histolytica,
Trichomonas vaginalis,
Giardia and other diplomonads; the cytoskeletons of
Entamoeba histolytica,
Giardia lamblia and
Trichomonas vaginalis; genomic analyses and manipulation of gene expression in
Entamoeba histolytica; nuclear and chromosomal structure and replication in
Giardia; and the mitochondrion-like organelles of a fourth anaerobe,
Blastocystis. Recommended text for all parasitology laboratories.
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Anaerobic Parasitic ProtozoaLabels: Blastocystis, Entamoeba, Giardia, new book, parasites, parasitic infections, parasitology, parasitology books, Trichomonas
"This book represents a most thorough and comprehensive review of current research into the genetics, biology, host-parasite interactions and developments in the treatment of
Leishmaniasis. The chapters are contributed by many eminent researchers in the field, and thus it contains the most recent research and developments relating to this organism.
... This book represents a most valuable reference for any scientist who wishes to expand their knowledge and understanding of current research into this important parasitic infection, I feel that it is a must for the library of any individual undertaking research into this disease."
... read morefrom Richard Bradbury (Microbiology Department, Royal Hobart Hospital)
writing in Aus. J. Med. Sci. 2009 30(1): 25-26
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Leishmania: After The GenomeLabels: leishmania, leishmaniasis, parasites, parasitic infections