Bacterial Invasion into Eukaryotic Cells, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2000 Subcellular Biochemistry Subcellular Biochemistry Series, Vol. 33

This book is the first attempt to give an in-depth overview of the field of bacterial cell invasion. The current knowledge about all well-studied bacteria with the ability to invade eukaryotic cells is brought together, including bacteria pathogenic to humans and animals as well as the symbiotic rhizobia. Several chapters also deal with new approaches and applications regarding invasive bacteria.

Introduction. Strategies of bacterial interaction with eukaryotic cells; T.A. Oelschlaeger, J. Hacker. Nonprofessional Facultative Intracellular Bacteria. Microtubule dependent invasion pathways of bacteria; T.A. Oelschlaeger, D.J. Kopecko. Interaction of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli with host cells; I. Rosenshine, et al. Escherichia coli invasion of brain microvascular endothelial cells as a pathogenetic basis of meningitis; K.S. Kim. Host cell invasion by pathogenic neisseriae; C. Dehio, et al. Bartonella interactions with host cells; M.F. Minnick, B.E. Anderson. Host cell invasion by Streptococcus pneumoniae; A. Ring, E. Tuomanen. High frequency invasion of mammalian cells by beta hemolytic Streptococci; P.P. Cleary, D. Cue. Nocardia asteroides as an invasive, intracellular pathogen of the brain and lungs; B.L. Beaman, L.V. Beaman. Mycoplasma interaction with eukaryotic cells; S. Rottem, D. Yogev. Professional Facultative Intracellular Bacteria. Mycobacterial invasion of epithelial cells; L.E. Bermudez, F.J. Sangari. Invasion of epithelial cells by bacterial pathogens: the paradigm of Shigella; K. Niebuhr, P.J. Sansonetti. Salmonella invasion of non-phagocytic cells; L.M. Schechter, C.A. Lee. Salmonella interactions with professional phagocytes; R.A. Kingsley, A.J. Bäumler. Interaction of Yersinia with host cells; A. Boland, G.R. Cornelis. Invasion of mammalian and protozoan cells by Legionella pneumophila; Y.A. Kwaik. Internalization of Listeria monocytogenes by nonprofessional and professional phagocytes; M. Kuhn, W. Goebel. Host plant invasion by rhizobia; V. Viprey, et al. Obligate Intracellular Bacteria. Chlamydia: internalization and intracellular fate;M. Scidmore-Carlson, T. Hackstadt. Interaction of rickettsiae with eukaryotic cells: Adhesion, entry, intracellular growth, and host cell responses; M.E. Eremeeva, et al. Ehrlichial strategy for survival and proliferation in leukocytes; Y. Rikihisa. New Approaches and Applications. DNA vaccine delivery by attenuated intracellular bacteria; G. Dietrich, W. Goebel. Vaccines against intracellular pathogens; R.G. Barletta, at al. Identification and in situ detection of intracellular bacteria in the environment; B.C. Brand, et al. New approaches for diagnosis of infections by intracellular bacteria; R. Marre.