Short description This is the first book to provide a comprehensive insight into inter- and intracellular signaling and its biotechnological implications. A valuable resource for all advanced students in microbiology, as well as professionals in biotechnology and agriculture.
From the contents INTERCELLULAR COMMUNICATION Intercellular Communication: Introduction Cell-cell Communication and Biofilm Formation in Gram-positive Bacteria Cell-cell Communication in Biofilms of Gram-negative Bacteria Cell Interactions Guide the Swarming and Fruiting Body Development of Myxobacteria Communication between Rhizobia and Plants Communication between Pathogens and Eukaryotic Cells Identification of Bacterial Autoinducers (Methods Chapter) TRANSMEMBRANE SIGNALING Transmembrane Signaling: Introduction Outer Membrane Signaling in Gram-negative Bacteria Stimulus Perception and Signaling by Histidine Kinases Chemotaxis and Receptor Localization Photoreception and Signal Transduction Transmembrane Signaling Sensory Transport Proteins Regulated Intramembrane Proteolysis in Bacterial Transmembrane Signaling Protein Chemical and EPR Spectroscopic Approaches to Monitor Membrane Protein Structure and Dynamics (Methods Chapter) INTRACELLULAR SIGNALING Intracellular Signaling: Introduction Protein Domains Involved in Intracellular Signal Transduction Sensing of Oxygen by Bacteria Microbial Sensor Systems for Dihydrogen, Nitric Oxide, and Carbon-monoxide Signal Transduction by Trigger Enzymes: Bifunctional Enzymes and Transporters Controlling Gene Expression Regulation of Carbohydrate Utilization by Phosphotransferase System-Mediated Protein Phosphorylation Cyclic AMP Signaling in Prokaryotes Cyclic-di-GMP Signaling ppGpp Signaling Sensory RNAs Signal Transduction by Serine/Threonine Protein Kinases in Bacteria Regulated Proteolysis and Signal Transduction in Bacteria Intracellular Signaling and Gene Target Analysis (Methods Chapter)
