Molecular Biology of Parasitic Protozoa (Frontiers in Molecular Biology) [Paperback]

Deborah F. Smith (Editor), Marilyn Parsons (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 019963601X | ISBN-13: 978-0199636013 | Publication Date: July 25, 1996 | Edition: 1

Protozoans are interesting creatures for several reasons, not least of which is their ability to live inside or among the cells of their host while resisting the host's cellular defences. The rigours of their lifestyle have resulted in the evolution of some remarkable adaptation at the biochemical level; many parasites have dispensed with entire metabolic pathways, and have evolved complex mechanisms for transmission to new hosts. Parasitic protozoa cause some of the major infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals. In recent years, new molecular biological techniques have opened up the study of the biology of these parasites, and tremendous advances have been made. This book covers this interesting and fast-moving field at an advanced level for which there is no other up-to-date book.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This compendium has eleven chapters written by leading experts in their field and provides current research information on the molecular biology of parasitic protozoans causative agents of a broad spectrum of diseases around the world."--BIOSIS

About the Author

Deborah F. Smith is at Imperial College. Marilyn Parsons is at Seattle Biomedical Research Institute.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (July 25, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019963601X
• ISBN-13: 978-0199636013
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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