Springer - The Actin Cytoskeleton and Bacterial Infection 399

Explore the complex relationship between bacteria and host cells in this specialized scientific volume from Springer. Part of the Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology series (Volume 399), this book examines how bacteria secure survival, proliferation, and dissemination by subverting the actin cytoskeleton of host cells. Readers will find detailed information on the arsenal of toxins, effector proteins, and virulence factors that bacteria use to modify intracellular actin properties. The text explains how bacterial factors either modify actin directly or functionally subvert the regulatory and signaling proteins that terminate at the actin cytoskeleton. This resource is designed for professionals and researchers interested in the specific mechanisms of bacterial infection and cellular biology.