Beschrijving

This volume focuses on toxins produced by bacteria — their biochemical structures, mechanisms of action, and effects on human health and disease. It reviews multiple bacterial families, the toxins they secrete (such as neurotoxins, enterotoxins and cytotoxins), and how those molecules interact with cellular receptors and immune systems. The text is structured as a comprehensive reference, bringing together data on microbial pathogenesis, toxicology, and structure-function relationships of bacterial toxins. In addition to the molecular and cellular aspects, the book addresses detection methods, therapeutic strategies (including antitoxins, vaccines and inhibitors), and regulatory or public-health implications of bacterial-toxin exposure. The book is intended for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in microbiology, toxicology, pharmacology and public health who require a detailed and up-to-date treatment of bacterial toxins.