A new model for analyzing antimicrobial peptides with biomedical applications /

This volume first presents evidence for the earthworm's immune system; the results strongly suggest that certain molecules of the earthworm's immune system may be exploited as natural antibiotics - thus the biomedical applications.

Bibliografische gegevens
Andere auteurs: Beschin, Alain, Bilej, M.
Formaat: Licensed eBooks
Taal:Engels
Gepubliceerd in: Amsterdam : Tokyo : IOS ; Ohmsha, 2002.
Reeks:NATO science series. Life and behavioural sciences ; v. 343.
Online toegang:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=87524
Inhoudsopgave:
  • Preface; Contents; Introduction to the Earthworm Immune System; Coelomocytes (Leukocytes); Antimicrobial Activity and Cytotoxicity; Other Annelid Models: Leeches; Other Invertebrate Models; Mitogenic, Lectin and Cytokine-like Activities; Activities against Parasites; Summary and Perspectives; Bibliography of Edwin L. Cooper emphasizing on earthworms (1966-2002); Author Index.