ABC Transporters in Microorganisms
 | Edited by: Alicia Ponte-Sucre Published: 2009 ISBN: 978-1-904455-49-3 Price: GB £159 or US $319 A skillful selection of topics and a panel of acknowledged experts as authors ensure that this concise volume will be of exceptional importance to everyone involved in DNA superfamily research as well as scientists interested in microbial physiology and multidrug resistance. This concise volume describes the latest, up-to-date theory, methodology and applications of ABC transporters in microorganisms. The topics include the structure, physiology and evolution of ABC transporters, as well as their special characteristics in specific microorganisms including bacteria, yeast, trypanosomes and malaria parasites. In particular the book describes the most recent research and innovations relative to the role of ABC transporters in the design of strategies to circumvent drug resistance in microorganisms. Each chapter comprises an exhaustive review of the particular topic and provides insights into the future of the field both from the scientific and clinical perspective. Essential reading for anyone involved in this field and a recommended volume for all microbiology laboratories. read more ... |
"This book represents an interdisciplinary review of the role of ABC transporters in microorganisms, combining data from structural biology, biochemistry, clinical research and pharmacology ... a comprehensive review with a general outline given in each chapter that is essential and useful not only for readers interested in the fascinating ABC transporter family." from Britta Kunert, Webcritics (2009)
"offers insights into the future of the field from both scientific and clinical perspectives" from SciTech Book News "very capably edited ... a comprehensive collection of color illustrations and relevant tables ... thorough and easy-to-read series of informative chapters written by experts ... The detail and insight provided as well as thorough referencing in each chapter suggest that this collection will be an excellent addition to most libraries in medical schools and research laboratories" from Joni Tillotson and Glenn S. Tillotson (Immaculata University, Malvern and ViroPharma Incorporated, Exton, PA, USA) writing in Expert Rev. Anti Infect. Ther. 8(4), 375-377 (2010)"a cohesive book ... contains some excellent figures ... well-organized and well-written ... should be considered an essential reference for laboratories working in this area." from Rebecca T. Horvat (University of Kansas Medical Center, USA) writing in Doodys
"a good text book for basic science researchers ... comprehensively discusses various types of ABC transporters and their implications ... extensive information regarding biological structure, molecular machineries ... and cellular functions ... this book offers valuable resources and may provide insights into the unknown functions and physiological roe of ABC transporters in humans" from Dr YS Loh (University of Sydney, Australia) writing in Aus. J. Med. Sci. (2010) 31(2): 73
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