Microbial Biofilms
Mahmoud Ghannoum
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Description for Microbial Biofilms
Hardcover. A comprehensive introduction to this exciting and developing field. Editor(s): Ghannoum, Mahmoud A., PhD, EMBA; Parsek, Matthew; Whiteley, Marvin; Mukherjee, Pranab. Num Pages: 404 pages. BIC Classification: PSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1074.
An examination of the research and translational application to prevent and treat biofilm-associated diseases In the decade since the first edition of Microbial Biofilms was published, the interest in this field has expanded, spurring, breakthrough research that has advanced the treatment of biofilm-associated diseases. This second edition takes the reader on an exciting, extensive review of bacterial and fungal biofilms, ranging from basic molecular interactions to innovative therapies, with particular emphasis on the division of labor in biofilms, new approaches to combat the threat of microbial biofilms, and how biofilms evade the host defense. ... Read more
An examination of the research and translational application to prevent and treat biofilm-associated diseases In the decade since the first edition of Microbial Biofilms was published, the interest in this field has expanded, spurring, breakthrough research that has advanced the treatment of biofilm-associated diseases. This second edition takes the reader on an exciting, extensive review of bacterial and fungal biofilms, ranging from basic molecular interactions to innovative therapies, with particular emphasis on the division of labor in biofilms, new approaches to combat the threat of microbial biofilms, and how biofilms evade the host defense. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
ASM Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
1073g
Number of Pages
404
Place of Publication
Washington DC, United States
ISBN
9781555817459
SKU
V9781555817459
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-16
About Mahmoud Ghannoum
Mahmoud A. Ghannoum is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Case Western Reserve University and Uni versity Hospitals Case Medical Center and Director of the Center for Medical Mycology. Dr. Ghannoum's investigations include the biology, pathogenesis, and resistance of clinically important fungi Candida, Aspergillus, and Cryptococcus, and his work has recently focused on the oral microbiome, fungal species, ... Read more
Reviews for Microbial Biofilms
Biofilms influence human health and agriculture, and sustain diverse ecosystems. This second edition of Microbial Biofilms provides a masterful overview of critical topics central to fungal and bacterial biofilms by celebrated experts in the field. It is a must read for any professional seeking basic or advanced knowledge of microbial biofilms. - David S. Perlin, Professor and Executive DirectorPublic ... Read more