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Germfree Life And Gnotobiology
- 1st Edition - December 2, 2012
- Author: Thomas Luckey
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 1 4 3 9 2 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 1 4 7 1 0 - 1
Germfree Life and Gnotobiology focuses on the theory and general aspects of germfree research and gnotobiology. Using a phylogenetic approach, the book provides a summary of… Read more
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Request a sales quoteGermfree Life and Gnotobiology focuses on the theory and general aspects of germfree research and gnotobiology. Using a phylogenetic approach, the book provides a summary of germfree work in all phyla, from bacteria and viruses to protozoans and invertebrates. It characterizes germfree vertebrates based on data on morphology, biochemistry, nutrition, serology, and physiology. This book is organized into six chapters and begins with an overview of germfree life and gnotobiology, including biological isolation as the basis of germfree life, germfree conditions in nature, and the biological significance of germfree research. A section is devoted to nomenclature and terminology. The chapters on methods and nutrition are sufficiently detailed to serve as guides for experimental work. The book concludes with a chapter on exploratory research that explores the inoculation of germfree animals with known kinds of microorganisms. Terms have been introduced to describe concepts and provide precise communication. This book is a valuable source of information for scientists and researchers engaged in germfree research as a biological tool.
PrefaceAcknowledgments1 Theory and General Aspects of Germfree Life and Gnotobiology Biological Isolation as the Basis of Germfree Life Germfree Conditions in Nature Essential Elements in Germfree Research Biological Significance of Germfree Research Relationship to Other Enclosed Systems Gnotobiology Nomenclature and Terminology Summary2 Phylogenetic Development of Germfree Research Early Concepts Sterile Plants Germfree Culture of Tissues Germfree Invertebrates Germfree Vertebrates Summary3 Germfree Animal Techniques Cages Sterilization Obtaining Germfree Animals Microbial Testing Summary of Methods Production, Maintenance, and Repair Problems Decontamination Summary4 Nutrition of Germfree Animals General Considerations Intestinal Synthesis Theory Diet and Microorganisms Diet Changes during Sterilization The First Colony of Germfree Mammals Diets and Feeding Nutritional Requirements Summary5 Characteristics of Germfree Animals Introduction General Characteristics Systems, Organs, and Tissues Defense Mechanisms Abnormalities in Form and Function Reparative Processes Summary6 Gnotophoric Animals Introduction Methods Bacteria-Host Gnotobiotes Virus-Host Gnotobiotes Protozoa-Host Gnotobiotes Invertebrate-Host Gnotobiotes Conventionalization SummaryReferencesAppendicesI. ChronologyII. GlossaryIII. Diets for Germfree AnimalsIndex
- No. of pages: 526
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 2, 2012
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780124143920
- eBook ISBN: 9780323147101