The Human Microbiota in Health and Disease : An Ecological and Community-based Approach

著者名：Wilson, Michael

Garland Science（2018/09/03発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9781138342781
• eISBN：9781351068345

Description

Describes the various methods used to determine the composition of the human microbiota.

Explains the ecological features of each body site that determine the composition of its microbiota.

Describes the activities of the microbes within each community.

Discusses the role of the microbiota in maintaining the health of, or causing disease at, each body site.

Reviews the ways in which the microbiota of each site can be manipulated.

Each chapter is lavishly illustrated and referenced, contains a summary of the main concepts, and extensive study questions.

Table of Contents

Preface

Author

Abbreviations used for Microbial Genera

Glossary

1. The Human Microbiota— A Historical and Methodological Overview

2. The Human–Microbe Symbiosis

3. The Indigenous Microbiota of the Skin

4. The Indigenous Microbiota of the Respiratory System

5. The Indigenous Microbiota of the Genitourinary System of Males

6. The Indigenous Microbiota of the Urinary System of Females

7. The Indigenous Microbiota of the Reproductive System of Females

8. The Indigenous Microbiota of the Oral Cavity

9. The Indigenous Microbiota of the Gastrointestinal Tract

10. Microbial Community Disruption—A Role in Other Human Diseases?

11. The Indigenous Microbiota of Humans—Where Are We Now and Where Should We Be Going?

Appendix 1: Human Antimicrobial Peptides and Proteins

Appendix 2: Distinguishing Characteristics of Those Genera That Are Frequently Mentioned in This Book

Index