Immunology of Insects and Other Arthropods

Immunology of Insects and Other Arthropods
Author: Ayodhya P. Gupta
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 521
Release: 2019-08-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351081888

Most comprehensive book to date on insect immunocytes and other hemocytes Computer image analysis of immunocyte serial sections Why insects are immune to HIV Structural and functional similarities between certain components of the immune systems of arthropods and vertebrates Applications of Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) to detect endotoxin contamination in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical diagnosis, and hygienic control

Insect Immunology

Insect Immunology
Author: Nancy E. Beckage
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2011-04-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0080556337

This work is the first book-length publication on the topic of insect immunology since 1991, complementing earlier works by offering a fresh perspective on current research. Interactions of host immune systems with both parasites and pathogens are presented in detail, as well as the genomics and proteomics, approaches which have been lacking in other publications. Beckage provides comprehensive coverage of topics important to medical researchers, including Drosophila as a model for studying cellular and humoral immune mechanisms, biochemical mediators of immunity, and insect blood cells and their functions. - Encompasses the most important topics of insect immunology including mechanisms, genes, proteins, evolution and phylogeny - Provides comprehensive coverage of topics important to medical researchers including Drosophila as a model for studying cellular and humoral immune mechanisms, biochemical mediators of immunity, and insect blood cells and their functions - Most up-to-date information published with contributions from international leaders in the field

Hemolymph Proteins and Functional Peptides

Hemolymph Proteins and Functional Peptides
Author: Muhammad Tufail
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2012
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1608054012

Recent molecular studies have revealed an overwhelming role of hemolymph proteins and functional peptides in invertebrate physiology. This is mainly due to the large assortment of biomolecular factors each with a different structure and function. In addit

Invertebrate Histology

Invertebrate Histology
Author: Elise E. B. LaDouceur
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2021-01-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 111950760X

The first comprehensive reference to invertebrate histology Invertebrate Histology is a groundbreaking text that offers a comprehensive review of histology in invertebrates. Designed for use by anyone studying, diagnosing, or researching invertebrates, the book covers all major taxonomic groups with details of the histologic features, with color photographs and drawings that clearly demonstrate gross anatomy and histology. The authors, who are each experts in the histology of their respective taxa, bring together the most recent information on the topic into a single, complete volume. An accessible resource, each chapter focuses on a single taxonomic group with salient gross and histologic features that are clearly described in the text and augmented with color photographs and greyscale line drawings. The histologic images are from mostly hematoxylin and eosin stained microscopic slides showing various organ systems at high and low magnification. In addition, each chapter provides helpful tips for invertebrate dissection and information on how to process invertebrates for histology. This important book: Presents detailed information on histology of all major groups of invertebrates Offers a user-friendly text that is organized by taxonomic group for easy reference Features high-quality color photographs and drawings, with slides showing histology and gross photographs to demonstrate anatomy Provides details on invertebrate dissection and processing invertebrates for histology Written for veterinary pathologists, biologists, zoologists, students, and other scientists studying these species, Invertebrate Histology offers the most updated information on the topic written by over 20 experts in the field.

Insect Infection and Immunity

Insect Infection and Immunity
Author: Jens Rolff
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2009-06-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0199551359

This book is published on the occasion of the Royal Entomological Society's Symposium on Insect infection and immunity in Sheffield, July 15-17 2009.

Invertebrate Immunity

Invertebrate Immunity
Author: Kenneth Söderhäll
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2011-06-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1441980598

It can be seen that the insects are the still attracting most research and researchers. However, an increasing interest is emerging to study new invertebrate groups, especially those where the genome is known. Even though Drosophila has been and still is an excellent model for immune studies, it is now clear that there are great differences between immune responses in Drosophila and that of several other invertebrates, which indeed calls for more research on other invertebrates

Arthropods and Human Skin

Arthropods and Human Skin
Author: John O'Donel Alexander
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 144711356X

To the entomologist all insects have six legs; the layman tends to use the term "insect" to include the eight-legged spiders and mites. All these creatures are correctly classified as arthropods. Many thousands of the hundreds of thousands of recognised species of arthropods are found in the human environment-domestic, occupational and rec reational. Those species which are obligate parasites of man, the human scabies mite and the head and body lice, produce familiar clinical syndromes. They remain important in medical practice and have been the subject of a great deal of recent research. This is beginning to throw much light on the immunological mechanisms which largely determine the reactions of the host. Dr. Alexander has provided a detailed survey of this work. The wasps, bees, ants and other Hymenoptera which may sting man in self-defence can cause painful, even fatal reactions. The recent work on this important subject has also been thoroughly reviewed. Every dermatologist of experience will admit that he sees many patients in whom he makes a diagnosis of "insect bites", if he has the confidence to do so, or of "papular urticaria" or "prurigo" when he lacks such confidence, mainly because he is at a loss to know which arthropod is likely to be implicated. In his survey of the enormous literature in the entomological, public health and dermatology journals Dr. Alexander has provided an invaluable guide in which the solutions to these clinical mysteries can be sought.

Immunity in Invertebrates

Immunity in Invertebrates
Author: J.M. Arcier
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642707688

Insect Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Insect Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Author: Lawrence I. Gilbert
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 575
Release: 2011-08-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0123847486

The publication of the extensive seven-volume work Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science provided a complete reference encompassing important developments and achievements in modern insect science. One of the most swiftly moving areas in entomological and comparative research is molecular biology, and this volume, Insect Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, is designed for those who desire a comprehensive yet concise work on important aspects of this topic. This volume contains ten fully revised or rewritten chapters from the original series as well as five completely new chapters on topics such as insect immunology, insect genomics, RNAi, and molecular biology of circadian rhythms and circadian behavior. The topics included are key to an understanding of insect development, with emphasis on the cuticle, digestive properties, and the transport of lipids; extensive and integrated chapters on cytochrome P450s; and the role of transposable elements in the developmental processes as well as programmed cell death. This volume will be of great value to senior investigators, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and advanced undergraduate research students. It can also be used as a reference for graduate courses and seminars on the topic. Chapters will also be valuable to the applied biologist or entomologist, providing the requisite understanding necessary for probing the more applied research areas related to insect control. - Topics specially selected by the editor-in-chief of the original major reference work - Fully revised and new contributions bring together the latest research in the rapidly moving fields of insect molecular biology and insect biochemistry, including coverage of development, physiology, immunity and proteomics - Full-color provides readers with clear, useful illustrations to highlight important research findings

Insect Immunity

Insect Immunity
Author: J.P.N. Pathak
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 214
Release: 1993-08-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780792320869

Immunity in insects is different from immunity in vertebrates. Insects lack immunoglobulins even though they are capable of reacting against foreign components with effective defense mechanism. There has been a marked advancement in most of the fields of science in the past two decades. Insect immunity is also one of them. It is a developing subject which is now established as a new branch in insect study. This treatise is an attempt to compile meaningful articles of leading workers in this field, nevertheless we do not claim that leadership in insect immunity is by any means restricted to them. The idea is to provide a vibrant description of various aspects of "Insect Immunity". With the rapid development of the subject, it is difficult for any one author to discuss all the aspects of an area in a limited number of pages, even then they have done their utmost to include the entire development of the subject in their articles. The treatise deals with insect haemocytes, their population, isolation and role in defense mechanism, humoral encapsulation, inducible humoral antibacterial immunity, cellular immune reactions, role of endocrines, role of prophenol oxidase system in cellular communication, haemagglutinins and impact of parasite on insect immune system. Some topics could not be covered because experts in those area though willing could not complete their commitment within time limits.