Giardia and Giardiasis - Part B

Giardia and Giardiasis Volume 107-Part B

In the Advances in Parasitology series, this volume is dedicated to aspects of the cytoskeletal structure of the parasite, with an emphasis on insights into new components and their functions in trophozoites. Further, microtubule function and its critical involvement in motility, attachment, mitosis, and cell division, as well as in transitions between developmental stages, are reviewed.

It also provides a comprehensive revision of the progress of tools used to explore and understand the functional biology of Giardia, including its coding and non-coding genes, features, and cellular and molecular biology.

An exciting perspective on the interactions between Giardia and intestinal epithelial cells is included, reviewing transcriptomic and proteomic investigations. The volume also offers a state-of-the-art understanding of the pathophysiology of giardiasis and how Giardia can cause post-infectious and extra-intestinal complications.

A complete review of current knowledge covers commonly prescribed drugs, causes of therapeutic failures, drug resistance mechanisms, and strategies for discovering new agents for alternative drug therapies.

Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field of parasitology. Includes medical studies of parasites of major influence. Features reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history, which help to shape current thinking and applications.