1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910409701703321

Titolo

Bacterial Membrane Vesicles : Biogenesis, Functions and Applications / / edited by Maria Kaparakis-Liaskos, Thomas A. Kufer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020

ISBN

3-030-36331-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2020.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XII, 251 p. 25 illus., 21 illus. in color.)

Disciplina

589.90875

Soggetti

Microbiology

Cell membranes 

Microbial ecology

Membrane Biology

Microbial Ecology

Membranes cel·lulars

Ecologia microbiana

Llibres electrònics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1: Introduction, History and Discovery of Bacterial Membrane Vesicles -- Chapter 2: Biogenesis of Gram-negative OMVs -- Chapter 3: Biogenesis and Function of Extracellular Vesicles in Gram-positive Bacteria, Mycobacteria and Fungi -- Chapter 4: Extracellular vesicles in the environment -- Chapter 5: Functions of MVs in inter-bacterial communication -- Chapter 6: Membrane Vesicles From Plant Pathogenic Bacteria and Their roles During Plant-Pathogen Interactions -- Chapter 7: Delivery of virulence factors by bacterial membrane vesicles to mammalian host cells -- Chapter 8: Immunodetection and pathogenesis mediated by bacterial membrane vesicles -- Chapter 9: Membrane Vesicles from the Gut Microbiota and their Interactions with the Host -- Chapter 10: Bacterial Membrane Vesicles and Their Applications as Vaccines and in Biotechnology.

Sommario/riassunto

This book focuses on the multitude of functions bacterial membrane vesicles perform in bacterial ecology and pathogenesis as well as in



emerging medical and biotechnological applications. Both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria produce membrane-bound nanostructures, known as membrane vesicles, which have a range of functions that include serving as delivery vehicles, providing a means of communication over both spatial and temporal scales, and contributing to bacterial survival and evolution. Topics covered in this book range from the biogenesis and composition of bacterial membrane vesicles to their abundance and biological roles in microbial ecosystems, such as marine environments. In the individual chapters, the involvement of bacterial membrane vesicles in host-pathogen interactions, promoting virulence and in facilitating the establishment of infection is explained. In addition, current knowledge regarding membrane vesicles produced by commensal bacteria and their role in the maturation of the host immune system, as well as the therapeutic potential of bacterial membrane vesicles as delivery systems and innovative nanotechnology-based therapeutics are discussed. This work appeals to a wide readership of students and researchers interested in microbial ecology, mechanism underlying pathogenesis and new avenues in applied microbiology and nanotechnology.



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910483902203321

Titolo

Advances in Hydroinformatics : SimHydro 2019 - Models for Extreme Situations and Crisis Management / / edited by Philippe Gourbesville, Guy Caignaert

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020

ISBN

981-15-5436-6

Edizione

[1st ed. 2020.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XVII, 1077 p. 621 illus., 541 illus. in color.)

Collana

Springer Water, , 2364-8198

Disciplina

627

Soggetti

Engineering geology

Water

Hydrology

Mathematics - Data processing

Computer simulation

Geoengineering

Computational Science and Engineering

Computer Modelling

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

This book features a collection of extended papers based on presentations given at the SimHydro 2019 conference, held in Sophia Antipolis in June 2019 with the support of French Hydrotechnic Society (SHF), focusing on “Which models for extreme situations and crisis management?” Hydraulics and related disciplines are frequently applied in extreme situations that need to be understood accurately before implementing actions and defining appropriate mitigation measures. However, in such situations currently used models may be partly irrelevant due to factors like the new physical phenomena involved, the scale of the processes, and the hypothesis included in the different numerical tools. The availability of computational resources and new capacities like GPU offers modellers the opportunity to explore various approaches to provide information for decision-makers. At the same



time, the topic of crisis management has sparked interest from stakeholders who need to share a common understanding of a situation. Hydroinfomatics tools can provide essential information in crises; however, the design and integration of models in decision-support systems require further development and the engagement of various communities, such as first responders. In this context, methodologies, guidelines and standards are more and more in demand in order to ensure that the systems developed are efficient and sustainable. Exploring both the limitations and performance of current models, this book presents the latest developments based on new numerical schemes, high-performance computing, multiphysics and multiscale methods, as well as better integration of field-scale model data. As such, it will appeal to practitioners, stakeholders, researchers and engineers active in this field.