Medical Mycology is a clear and concise overview of the subject that details the techniques essential for ongoing research in the area.

Features:

• Comprehensive introduction to the key techniques critical to the study of medical mycology
• Clear explanation of how each technique is applied in the lab
• Contributions from internationally recognised experts in the field
• Outlines the background to many techniques required for the successful completion of a research project

Contents

1. Diagnosis of Candida Infection in Tissue by Immunohistochemistry
2. Transmission Electron Microscopy of Pathogenic Fungi
3. Evaluation of Molecular Responses and Antifungal Activity of Phagocytes to Opportunistic Fungi
4. Determination of the Virulence Factors of Candida Albicans and Related Yeast Species
5. Analysis of Drug Resistance in Pathogenic Fungi
6. Animal Models for Evaluation of Antifungal Efficacy Against Filamentous Fungi
7. Proteomic Analysis of Pathogenic Fungi
8. Extraction and Detection of DNA and RNA from Yeast
9. Microarrays for Studying Pathogenicity in Candida Albicans
10. Molecular Techniques for Application with Aspergillus Fumigatus
11. Promoter Analysis and Generation of Knock-out Mutants in Aspergillus Fumigatus
12. Microarray Technology for Studying the Virulence of Aspergillus Fumigatus
13. Techniques and Strategies for Studying Virulence Factors in Cryptococcus Neoformans
14. Genetic Manipulation of Zygomycetes

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