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Crystalline Bacterial Cell Surface Proteins

Sleytr, Uwe B.; Messner, Paul; Pum, Dietmar; Sara, Margit

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Contentsv
  • Chapter 1. Introduction1
  • Chapter 2. Occurrence, Location, Ultrastructure and Morphogenesis of S-Layers5
  • 2.1. Introduction5
  • 2.2. Occurrence and Location of S-layers on Bacterial Cell Envelopes6
  • 2.3. Ultrastructure of S-layers8
  • 2.4. Morphogenesis of S-layers13
  • 2.5. Conclusions22
  • Chapter 3. Chemical Composition and Biosynthesis of S-Layers35
  • 3.1. Introduction35
  • 3.2. Non-Glycosylated S-Layer Proteins37
  • 3.3. Glycosylated S-Layer Proteins49
  • 3.4. Conclusions62
  • Chapter 4. Analysis of S-Layer Proteins and Genes77
  • 4.1. Introduction77
  • 4.2. Promoter Structures of S-Layer Genes79
  • 4.3. Secretion of S-Layer Proteins84
  • 4.4. Protein Homology Studies Among Different S-Layer Proteins and Related Proteins85
  • 4.5. S-Layer Protein Variations88
  • 4.6. S-Layer Domains91
  • 4.7. Recombinant S-Layer Genes and Molecular Biotechnology94
  • Chapter 5. Functional Aspects of S-Layers103
  • 5.1. Introduction103
  • 5.2. Specific Functions104
  • 5.3. General Functional Aspects113
  • 5.4. Conclusion121
  • Chapter 6. Biotechnological Applications of S-Layers133
  • 6.1. Introduction133
  • 6.2. S-Layer Ultrafiltration Membranes (SUMs)134
  • 6.3. Continuous Culture of S-Layer Carrying Organisms136
  • 6.4. S-Layers as Matrix for the Immobilization of Functional Macromolecules138
  • 6.5. S-Layer Coated Liposomes150
  • 6.6. Conclusion153
  • Chapter 7. Vaccine Development Based on S-Layer Technology161
  • 7.1. Introduction161
  • 7.2. S-Layers as a Fish Vaccine161
  • 7.3. S-Layers as Carrier/Adjuvant for Vaccination and Immunotherapy162
  • 7.4. Conclusions168
  • Chapter 8. Molecular Nanotechnology and Biomimetics with S-Layers175
  • 8.1. Introduction175
  • 8.2. Formation of S-Layer Lattices on Solid Substrates and Liquid Surface Interfaces176
  • 8.3. S-Layers as Patterning Structures and Nanonatural Resists in Molecular Nanotechnology190
  • 8.4. Biomimetic Applications197
  • 8.5. Conclusion201
  • Appendix: Crystalline Surface Layers on Eubacteria and Archaeobacteria211
  • Index227
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780126484700
  • ISBN-13 9780080548418
  • Author Sleytr, Uwe B.; Messner, Paul; Pum, Dietmar; Sara, Margit
  • Category Medical
  • Subject Microbiology

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The only book of its kind, Crystalline Bacterial Cell Surface Proteins assembles present-day understanding of the occurrence, structure, chemistry, genetics, assembly, function, and application potential of S-layers. The chapters are designed to stand independent of each other and provide a complete survey of the different topics in S-layer research. This book is intended to stimulate further development in basic and applied S-layer research.

Key Features
* Assembles present-day understanding of S-layers
* Provides a detailed survey of the entire field of basic and applied S-layer research
* Potential for broad application in biotechnology, vaccine development, diagnostics, molecular nanotechnology, and biomimetics