Lengeler / Drews / Schlegel Biology of the Prokaryotes

1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-1-4443-1330-7
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 984 Seiten, E-Book

Designed as an upper-level textbook and a reference forresearchers, this important book concentrates on central conceptsof the bacterial lifestyle. Taking a refreshingly new approach, itpresent an integrated view of the prokaryotic cell as an organismand as a member of an interacting population. Beginning with adescription of cellular structures, the text proceeds throughmetabolic pathways and metabolic reactions to the genes andregulatory mechanisms. At a higher level of complexity, adiscussion of cell differentiation processes is followed by adescription of the diversity of prokaryotes and their role in thebiosphere. A closing section deals with man and microbes (ie,applied microbiology).
* * The first text to adopt an integrated view of the prokaryoticcell as an organism and as a member of a population.
* Vividly illustrates the diversity of the prokaryotic world -nearly all the metabolic diversity in living organisms is found inmicrobes.
* New developments in applied microbiology highlighted.
* Extensive linking between related topics allows easy navigationthrough the book.
* Essential definitions and conclusions highlighted.
* Supplementary information in boxes.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lengeler, Joseph W.

Drews, Gerhart

Schlegel, Hans G.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Bacteriology Paved the Way to Cell Biology: A Historical Account: HG Schlegel, W Kohler.
1. The Prokaryotic Cell: F Mayer.
Cellular and Subcellular Organization of Prokaryotes: FMayer.
2. Basic Prerequisites for Cellular Live: A Kroger, GFuchs.
Substrate-Level Phosphorylation: A Kroger.
Electron-Transport-Coupled Phosphorylation: A Kroger.
Multiple Roles of Prokaryotic Cell Membranes: R Kramer.
Growth and Nutrition: G Fuchs, A Kroger.
Biosynthesis of Building Blocks: G Fuchs.
3. Diversity of Metabolic Pathways: G Fuchs.
Assimilation of Macroelements and Microelements: G Fuchs.
Oxidation of Organic Compounds: G Fuchs.
Oxidation of Inorganic Compounds by Chemolithotrophs: GKuenen.
Aerobic Respiration and Regulation of Aerobic/AnaerobicMetabolism: G Unden.
Anaerobic Energy Metabolism: W Buckel.
Utilization of Light by Prokaryotes: G Drews.
4. The Genetics of the Prokaryotes and Their Viruses: BFriedrich, J W Lengeler.
DNA, Chromosomes, and Plasmids: W Messer.
The Genetic Information: W Hillen.
Genetic Exchange Between Microorganisms: E Lanka, WPansegrau.
Recombinant DNA Technology: R Knippers, C-A Alpert.
5. Gene Expression and Regulatory Mechanisms: J WLengeler.
Regulation of Gene Expression: Operons and Regulons: SAdhya.
Posttranslational Control and Modifications of Proteins: G RJacobson.
Global Regulatory Networks and Signal Transduction Pathways: J WLengeler, P W Postma.
Regulation of Fermentation and Respiration: E C C Lin.
6. Cell Growth and Differentiation: G Drews, J WLengeler.
The Bacterial Cell Cycle: K Nordstrom.
Assembly of Cellular Surface Structures: K Jann, B Jann.
Processes of Cellular Differentiation: G Drews.
Sporulation and Cell Differentiation: M A Marahiel, P Zuber.
Bacteriophages as Models for Differentiation: B Kemper.
Secondary Metabolism in Bacteria: Antibiotic Pathways,Regulation and Function: G Lancini, A L Demain.
Adaptation to Extreme Environments: I R Booth.
7. Diversity and Systematics: E Stackebrandt.
Prokaryotic Diversity and Systematics: E Stackebrandt, BTindall, W Ludwig, M Goodfellow.
8. Prokaryotes in the Biosphere: B Schink.
Ecophysiology and Ecological Niches of Prokaryotes: BSchink.
Habitats of Prokaryotes: B Schink.
Global Biogeochemical Cycles: B Schink.
9. Applied Microbiology: A Puhler.
Prokaryotes in Medicine: J Hacker.
Prokaryotes in Agriculture: F O'Gara, U B Priefer, D N Dowling,M P Nuti.
Prokaryotes in Industrial Production: H Sahm.
Prokaryotes in Environmental Processes: B Schink.
Prokaryotes and Man: Chances, Promises and Risks: A Puhler.
Index