Brucella: Molecular and Cellular Biology

by Ignacio López-Goñi (Editor), Ignacio Moriyon (Editor)

The book opens with chapters that focus on the development of molecular diagnostic tools and these are followed by chapters on genetic evolution and its relationship to pathogenicity. Other topics include Brucella comparative genomics and proteomics, analysis of the structure, biosynthesis and biology of glucans and lipopolysaccharides, pathogenicity, approaches to vaccine development, bacterium-host interactions, immune response, and much more. Essential reading for everyone with an interest in Brucella and brucellosis and recommended reading for the wider body of scientists with an interest in microbial diagnostics, microbial pathogenesis, cellular microbiology and immunology, and vaccine development.

Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2004

About the author

Ignacio López-Goñi es microbiólogo y divulgador científico español,​ doctor en Biología por la Universidad de Navarra.