Shiga toxins A Review of Structure, Mechanism, and Detection
This book presents an overview of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), with in-depth coverage of key areas such as recent Shiga toxin-related poisonings in Europe and the US, the structure, production, and mechanism of action of Shiga toxin, and current methods of detection. The globalization of fo...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cham
Springer International Publishing
2017, 2017
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2017 |
| Series: | Research and Development
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Outbreaks of Shiga toxin-related poisoning
- Structure of Shiga toxins and other AB5 toxins
- Regulation of Shiga toxin production
- Significant threats to human health
- Detection methods for Shiga toxins and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
- Conclusions and a glimpse into the future