Advances in parasitology. Volume 34 (1994)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by J.R. Baker and R. Muller and D. Rollinson.
• Other Names: Muller, R; Baker, J. R; Rollinson, D
• Contents: Front Cover; Advances in Parasitology, Volume 34; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors to Volume 34; Preface; Chapter 1. Molecular Studies of Insect Vectors of Malaria; 1. General Introduction; 2. DNA Probes for the Identification of Malaria Vectors; 3. Genetic Manipulation of Malaria Vectors; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 2. The Ribosomal RNA Genes of Plasmodium; 1. Introduction; 2. Molecular Biology of rRNA Genes; 3. Inferences of Phylogeny Based on Ribosomal RNA Analyses; 4. Species Identification Based on Ribosomal RNA; 5. Perspective; Acknowledgements; References. Chapter 3. Molecular Mimicry1. Introduction; 2. Adaptive Mimicry; 3. Consequential Mimicry: Autoimmunity; 4. How Does Molecular Mimicry Cause Disease? Autoimmune Considerations; 5. Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 4. Relationships Between Chemotherapy and Immunity in Schistosomiasis; 1. Introduction; 2. Schistosomiasis; 3. Schistosomicidal Chemotherapy; 4. Age-relatated Insusceptibility to Schistosomicides; 5. Antimonials; 6. Oxamniquine and Hycanthone; 7. Praziquantel; 8. Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 5. Regulatory Peptides in Helminth Parasites. 1. Overview2. Occurrence and Distribution of Regulatory Peptides in Helminths; 3. Quantification and Characterization of Regulatory Peptides in Helminths; 4. Isolation and Structure of Helminth Regulatory Peptides; 5. Evolutionary Aspects of Helminth Regulatory Peptides; 6. Functional Aspects of Helminth Regulatory Peptides; 7. Future Developments; Note Added in Proof; References; Chapter 6. Bait Methods for Tsetse Fly Control; 1. Introduction; 2. Attractants for Tsetse Flies; 3. Bait Systems for Tsetse Control; 4. Programmes of Tsetse Control Using Bait Systems; 5. Conclusions.
• Publisher Details: London New York : Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1994
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 299 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 616.9/6003; Parasitology; Parasitism; Parasitic diseases -- Periodicals; Parasitology; Parasitology -- Periodicals; MEDICAL -- Parasitology; Parasitism; Parasitology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080580807; 0080580807; 0120317346; 9780120317349; 9780080580791; 0080580793
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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