Advances in Parasitology (eBook)

John R. Baker, Ralph Muller, David Rollinson (Herausgeber)

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2002 | 1. Auflage
260 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-049037-3 (ISBN)

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First published in 1963, Advances in Parasitology contains comprehensive and up-to-date reviews in all areas of interest in contemporary parasitology. Now edited by J.R. Baker (Royal School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, UK), R. Muller (International Institute of Parasitology, UK) and D. Rollinson (The Natural History Museum, UK), supported by an international Editorial Board, Advances in Parasitology includes medical studies on parasites of major influence, such as typanosomiasis and scabies, and reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history, which shape current thinking and applications. Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on such topics as Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems in Epidemiology. In 1999, the Institute for Scientific Information released figures showing that Advances in Parasitology has an Impact Factor of 4.913, placing it 2nd in the highly competitive category of Parasitology. - First in the ISI Parasitology List in 2000 - ISI Impact Factor of 6.724 in 2000 - Series features over 35 years of parasitology coverage - Aspects of human parasites in which surgical intervention may be important - Electron transfer complexes in Ascaris Mitochondria - Cestode prasites: application of in vivo and in vitro models for studies on the host-parasite relationship

Inhalt

Cover 1
Copyright Page 5
Contents 10
Contributors to Volume 51 6
Preface 8
Chapter 1. Aspects of Human Parasites in which Surgical Intervention May Be Important 12
Abstract 14
1. Introduction 14
2. Trypanosoma cruzi 16
3. Entamoeba histolytica 22
4. Leishmania donovani 28
5. Strongyloides stercoralis 35
6. Taenia solium 40
7. Schistosoma mansoni 47
8. Paragonimus westermani 59
9. Echinococcus granulosus 64
10. Ascaris lumbricoides 73
11. Fasciola hepatica 81
12. Surgical Treatment for Parasitic Infections Not Covered in the Text 87
References 90
Chapter 2. Electron-transfer Complexes in Ascaris Mitochondria 106
Abstract 107
Abbreviations 107
1. Introduction 107
2. Energy Metabolism of Parasitic Helminths 108
3. Developmental Changes in the Respiratory Chain 111
4. NADH-Fumarate Reductase System 118
5. NADH-dependent 2-Methyl Branched-chain Enoyl-CoA Reductase System 126
6. Role of Rhodoquinone in Anaerobic Respiration 127
7. Evolution of the Parasite Electron-transport System 131
8. Heterogeneity in Helminth Mitochondria 133
9. Conclusions and Perspectives 134
Acknowledgements 135
References 135
Chapter 3. Cestode Parasites: Application of In Vivo and In Vitro Models for Studies on the Host–Parasite Relationship 144
Abstract 145
1. Introduction 145
2. Laboratory Models for Studies on Echinococcus spp. 147
3. Laboratory Models for Studies on Taenia spp. 164
4. Hymenolepis spp.: Versatile Cestode Parasite Models 175
5. Mesocestoides spp. As Experimental Models to Study Cestode Biology 191
6. Experimental Investigations on Spirometra spp. 197
7. Conclusions 204
Acknowledgements 205
References 205
Index 242

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.8.2002
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Mikrobiologie / Infektologie / Reisemedizin
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Mikrobiologie / Immunologie
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin
• ISBN-10: 0-08-049037-9 / 0080490379
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-049037-3 / 9780080490373