Advances in applied microbiology. v. 65 / edited by Allen I. Laskin, Sima Sariaslani, Geoffrey M. Gadd. — Amsterdam : Elsevier, c2008. – (58.69/A244/v.65)

Contents

    CONTENTS
    
    1. Capsular Polysaccharides in Escherichia coil
    I. Introduction
    II. Functions of Bacterial Capsules
    III. Capsular Polysaccharides in E. coli
    IV. E. coli Group I Capsules
    V. E. coli Group 4 Capsules
    VI. E. coil Group 3 Capsules
    VII. E. coil Group 2 capsules
    VIII. Export of E. coli Group 2 Polysaccharides
    IX. Regulation of Capsule Expression in E. coli
    X. Conclusions
    References
    2. Microbial PAH Degradation
    I. Introduction
    II. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
    III. Degradation of PAHs
    IV. Bioremediation of PAH Contaminated Environments
    V. Conclusions References
    3. Acid Stress Responses in Listeria monocytogenes
    I. Introduction
    II. Listeriosis
    III. Acid Tolerance Response (ATR) and Cross Protection
    IV. Acid Resistance and Listerial Survival in Foods
    V. Acid Resistance and L. monocytogenes Pathogenesis
    VI. Listerial Mechanisms of Acid Resistance
    VII. Conclusion
    References
    4. Global Regulators of Transcription in Escherichia coli: Mechanisms of Action and Methods for Study
    I. Introduction
    II. Regulation by Transcription Factors
    III. Regutation of Transcription by Nucleoid-Associated Proteins
    IV. A Novel Method for Studying Transcription on a Global Scale
    V. Concluding Remarks
    References
    5. The Role of Sigma B (σB) in the Stress Adaptations of Listeria monocytogenes: overlaps between stress adaptation and virulence
    Between Stress Adaptation and Virulence
    I. Listeria monocytogenes: An Adaptable Pathogen
    II. The Sigma Factors of L. rnonocytogenes
    III. Sigma B (σB )
    IV. A Central Role forσB in Adaptation to Stress
    V. Does Competition between Sigma Factors Influence Growth Rate in L. monocytogenes?
    VI. Role ofσB in Metabolism
    VII. σB Plays Important Role in Virulence
    VIII. Conclusions
    References
    6. Protein Secretion and Membrane Insertion Systems in Bacteria and Eukaryotic Organelles
    I. Introduction: Transport Protein Classification
    II. The Diversity of Protein Translocases in Bacteria and Eukaryotic Organelles
    III. Complex Inner Membrane Secretory Systems in Bacteria
    IV. OMP Translocases of Gram-Negative Bacteria
    V. Protein Translocases of Eukaryotic Organelles
    VI. Comparisons and Overview
    References
    7. Metabolic Behavior of Bacterial Biological Control Agents in Soil and Plant Rhizospheres
    I. Introduction
    II. Techniques for Studying the Metabolic Behavior of Bacteria Biological Control Agents
    III. Impact of Soil Edaphic Factors and Indigenous Microbes on Introduced Microbes in the Soil Environment
    IV. Plant Influences on Microbial Metabolism in the Soil Environment
    V. Conclusion References
    8. Copper Homeostasis in Bacteria
    I. Introduction
    II. Mechanisms of Copper Trafficking and Resistance
    III. Copper and Bacterial Pathogenicity
    IV. Copper as a Biocide
    V. Concluding Remarks
    References
    9. Pathogen Surveillance Through Monitoring of Sewer Systems
    I. Introduction
    II. Potential Biological Agents in Sewage
    III. Concentration of Biological Agents in Sewage
    IV. Laboratory Methods and Detection
    V. Conclusions: The Probability of Detection
    References