"The book is written for the research community, including novices. Clinicians and parasitologists with an interest in investigation and discovery of Yersinia virulence mechanisms may also find this book helpful and interesting. ... This is a wonderful resource for understanding the investigation and discovery of the virulence mechanisms of Yersinia. ... This book is quite unique in covering the methods and protocols related to Yersinia pathogen-host interactions." (Omer Iqbal, Doody's Book Reviews, November 01, 2019)
1. Media culturing methods for selection and biochemical identification of specific Yersinia phenotypes
8. Plague Invertebrate Infection models: Flea Model
9. Plague Invertebrate Infection models: Drosophila Model
10. Yersiniosis Infection models: Oral gavage
11. Immune cell infection model: Macrophage model
12. Immune cell infection model: Neutrophil model
13. Intravital microscopy of early bubonic plague events
14. Bioluminescence imaging to track bacterial colonization and dissemination
15. Mutagenesis of the Yersinia spp
16. Dual tissue RNAseq
17. Thermosensor RNA regulation
18. The Type III secretion system (T3SS): in vitro
19. The Type III secretion system (T3SS): in vitro
20. In vivo gene expression
21. Metal studies for plague
22. The Yersinia Inflammasome
23. Proteomic Bioforensic detection methods
This volume delivers a compendium of detailed protocols to the research community in order to aid in the investigation and discovery of Yersinia virulence mechanisms using important in vivo and in vitro infection models, which have led to major advances in the field and in our understanding of Yersinia pathogen-host interactions. Beginning with a section on mouse models, the book continues with chapters covering the monitoring of bacteria during infection, invertebrate models, as well as Yersinia interaction with immune cells and immune signaling. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.
Comprehensive and authoritative, Pathogenic Yersinia: Methods and Protocols provides a single source for researchers seeking to better understand these pathogens and the diseases they produce in humans.