This book discusses recent advances in our understanding of the role of oxidants in microbial pathophysiology, providing valuable insights into the complex role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in host-microbial interactions. The various chapters take readers through the function of ROS in infections ranging from viral to bacterial, and describe how microorganisms have developed complex strategies to not only avoid contact with phagocyte-derived oxidants, but also protect themselves from injury when oxidants are encountered. Featuring the latest research in the field of microbial diseases, this timely book is a ready reference for scientists looking to develop new anti-microbial drugs. From the Back Cover This book discusses recent advances in our understanding of the role of oxidants in microbial pathophysiology, providing valuable insights into the complex role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in host-microbial interactions. The various chapters take readers through the function of ROS in infections ranging from viral to bacterial, and describe how microorganisms have developed complex strategies to not only avoid contact with phagocyte-derived oxidants, but also protect themselves from injury when oxidants are encountered. Featuring the latest research in the field of microbial diseases, this timely book is a ready reference for scientists looking to develop new anti-microbial drugs. About the Author Dr. Sajal Chakraborti is Professor of Biochemistry at the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Kalyani, West Bengal, India. His research covers the role of proteases, oxidant and Ca2+ signalling in the pathogenesis of a variety of diseases. Dr. Chakraborti received his PhD from Calcutta University (1982) and DSc from Kalyani University (2014). He did postdoctoral research at the Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore), University of Utah (Salt Lake City) and New York Medical College (New York), USA. He received a DBT-Senior overseas research award for his research at the University of Florida, Gainesville, USA. Prof. Chakraborti been engaged in teaching and research for the past 40 years and has published over 120 original papers, 25 book chapters and 15 review articles published in different international journals of repute and also edited 12 books published by Springer. Dr. Tapati Chakraborti is Professor of Biochemistry in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Kalyani, West Bengal, India. After completion of PhD at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata (1993), she did postdoctoral research at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA. She is currently involved in teaching and research in elucidating Leishmania pathogenesis. She has published over 100 original research papers in reputed international journals and 20 chapters in books published by leading international publishers. She also edited three books published by Springer. Dr. Dhrubajyoti Chattopadhyay is currently the Vice Chancellor of Amity University (Kolkata). He did post doctoral research in the Department of Cell Biology at the Roche Institute of Molecular Biology, New Jersey (1985–1987), and also in the Department of Molecular Biology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio (1987–1988). He was also Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) at Calcutta University. He has published over 100 original research articles in international journals of repute, as well as several chapters in books published by leading international publishing companies. Dr. Chandrima Shaha is the former Director of the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, where she is currently the Professor of Eminence. Dr. Shaha is a J.C. Bose National Fellow, and her research interests include the understanding of modalities of cell death. Her laboratory is also involved in basic research on cancer biology. Dr. Shaha has received a number of awards, including
