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OverviewIron is essential for almost all living organisms as it is involved in a wide variety of important metabolic processes. However, iron is not readily available and microorganisms therefore employ various iron uptake systems to secure sufficient supplies from their surroundings. There is considerable variation in the range of iron transporters and iron sources utilized by different microbial species. Pathogens, in particular, require efficient iron acquisition mechanisms to enable them to compete successfully for iron in the highly iron-restricted environment of the host's tissues and body fluids. In this book, an international team of authors presents a comprehensive collection of reviews on iron uptake and metabolism in various microorganisms, including Rhizobia, Bordetella, Shigella, E. coli, Erwinia, Vibrio, Aeromonas, Francisella, Bacteroides, Campylobacter, Cyanobacteria, Bacillus, Staphylococci, and yeasts. An entire chapter is dedicated to siderophores and another to heme uptake. The volume provides an expert and timely summary of current knowledge, with a focus on molecular and genetic aspects, and it highlights some of the most exciting recent developments. Aimed at research scientists, advanced students, and other specialists, this book is highly recommended for everyone interested in iron uptake and metabolism, microbial pathogenesis, and microbial ecology. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Pierre Cornelis , Simon C. AndrewsPublisher: Caister Academic Press Imprint: Caister Academic Press Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 25.10cm Weight: 0.816kg ISBN: 9781904455653ISBN 10: 1904455654 Pages: 302 Publication Date: 01 June 2010 Audience: General/trade , Adult education , College/higher education , General , Further / Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |