紹介
Designed as an upper--level textbook and a reference for researchers, this important book concentrates on central concepts of the bacterial lifestyle. Taking a refreshingly new approach, it present an integrated view of the prokaryotic cell as an organism and as a member of an interacting population. Beginning with a description of cellular structures, the text proceeds through metabolic pathways and metabolic reactions to the genes and regulatory mechanisms. At a higher level of complexity, a discussion of cell differentiation processes is followed by a description of the diversity of prokaryotes and their role in the biosphere. A closing section deals with man and microbes (ie, applied microbiology). * The first text to adopt an integrated view of the prokaryotic cell as an organism and as a member of a population. * Vividly illustrates the diversity of the prokaryotic world -- nearly all the metabolic diversity in living organisms is found in microbes. * New developments in applied microbiology highlighted. * Extensive linking between related topics allows easy navigation through the book. * Essential definitions and conclusions highlighted.
* Supplementary information in boxes.
目次
Bacteriology Paved the Way to Cell Biology: A Historical Account: H G Schlegel, W Kohler. 1. The Prokaryotic Cell: F Mayer. Cellular and Subcellular Organization of Prokaryotes: F Mayer. 2. Basic Prerequisites for Cellular Live: A Kroger, G Fuchs. Substrate--Level Phosphorylation: A Kroger. Electron--Transport--Coupled Phosphorylation: A Kroger. Multiple Roles of Prokaryotic Cell Membranes: R Kramer. Growth and Nutrition: G Fuchs, A Kroger. Biosynthesis of Building Blocks: G Fuchs. 3. Diversity of Metabolic Pathways: G Fuchs. Assimilation of Macroelements and Microelements: G Fuchs. Oxidation of Organic Compounds: G Fuchs. Oxidation of Inorganic Compounds by Chemolithotrophs: G Kuenen. Aerobic Respiration and Regulation of Aerobic/Anaerobic Metabolism: G Unden. Anaerobic Energy Metabolism: W Buckel. Utilization of Light by Prokaryotes: G Drews. 4. The Genetics of the Prokaryotes and Their Viruses: B Friedrich, J W Lengeler. DNA, Chromosomes, and Plasmids: W Messer. The Genetic Information: W Hillen. Genetic Exchange Between Microorganisms: E Lanka, W Pansegrau. Recombinant DNA Technology: R Knippers, C--A Alpert. 5. Gene Expression and Regulatory Mechanisms: J W Lengeler. Regulation of Gene Expression: Operons and Regulons: S Adhya. Posttranslational Control and Modifications of Proteins: G R Jacobson. Global Regulatory Networks and Signal Transduction Pathways: J W Lengeler, P W Postma. Regulation of Fermentation and Respiration: E C C Lin. 6. Cell Growth and Differentiation: G Drews, J W Lengeler. The Bacterial Cell Cycle: K Nordstrom. Assembly of Cellular Surface Structures: K Jann, B Jann. Processes of Cellular Differentiation: G Drews. Sporulation and Cell Differentiation: M A Marahiel, P Zuber. Bacteriophages as Models for Differentiation: B Kemper. Secondary Metabolism in Bacteria: Antibiotic Pathways, Regulation and Function: G Lancini, A L Demain. Adaptation to Extreme Environments: I R Booth. 7. Diversity and Systematics: E Stackebrandt. Prokaryotic Diversity and Systematics: E Stackebrandt, B Tindall, W Ludwig, M Goodfellow. 8. Prokaryotes in the Biosphere: B Schink. Ecophysiology and Ecological Niches of Prokaryotes: B Schink. Habitats of Prokaryotes: B Schink. Global Biogeochemical Cycles: B Schink. 9. Applied Microbiology: A Puhler. Prokaryotes in Medicine: J Hacker. Prokaryotes in Agriculture: F Oa Gara, U B Priefer, D N Dowling, M P Nuti. Prokaryotes in Industrial Production: H Sahm. Prokaryotes in Environmental Processes: B Schink. Prokaryotes and Man: Chances, Promises and Risks: A Puhler. Index
