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Bacteria-Metal Interactions

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  • Includes recent genomics, proteomics and metallomics data
  • In-depth coverage of bacterial resistance to metals
  • Includes diverse molecular mechanisms
  • Describes the role of metals in pathogenesis
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (4 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Bacterial Copper Resistance and Virulence

    • Lucas B. Pontel, Susana K. Checa, Fernando C. Soncini
    Pages 1-19
  3. Shewanella oneidensis and Extracellular Electron Transfer to Metal Oxides

    • Daad Saffarini, Ken Brockman, Alex Beliaev, Rachida Bouhenni, Sheetal Shirodkar
    Pages 21-40
  4. Collection and Enrichment of Magnetotactic Bacteria from the Environment

    • Zachery Oestreicher, Steven K. Lower, Dennis A. Bazylinski, Brian H. Lower
    Pages 41-55
  5. Metabolism of Metals and Metalloids by the Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria

    • Larry L. Barton, Francisco A. Tomei-Torres, Hufang Xu, Thomas Zocco
    Pages 57-83
  6. Back Matter

    Pages 85-87

About this book

This book provides a detailed description and analysis of the reduction and metabolism of metals and metalloids by sulfate reducing bacteria. The molecular mechanisms of bacterial resistance to copper are examined as well as extracellular electron transfer and bacterial metal oxide respiration. Furthermore, in this book enrichment, isolation, and physiology of magnetotactic bacteria are discussed. 

The interactions of bacteria with metals in natural environments and their role in metal cycling have been studied for decades. Advances in studies of bacteria-metal interactions identified numerous important aspects of these interactions, such as bioremediation of metal-contaminated environments, the role of metals in redox reactions and other cellular functions, as well as the role of metals in toxicity and infection.

Microbiologists, environmental scientists, and students interested in microbe interactions with metals and their effect on the environment and their application in biotechnology will be interested in the topics discussed in the book.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Biological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, USA

    Daad Saffarini

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