Phagocytosis-Introduction and Mechanisms
Phagocytosis – Introduction and Mechanisms A significant defense mechanism of the innate system. Phagocytosis: Process of ingestion and digestion of the extracellular particulate material by …
Phagocytosis – Introduction and Mechanisms A significant defense mechanism of the innate system. Phagocytosis: Process of ingestion and digestion of the extracellular particulate material by …
Cytokines-Introduction, Properties, and Functions Introduction The word cytokines are derived from the Greek word, ‘cyto’ refers to cells, and ‘kinos’ refers to movement. Cytokines are …
Inflammation- Process, Factors, and Anti-Inflammatory agents Introduction Inflammation is an intricate response to various stimuli which includes local trauma, wound, or infections. Several mediators such …
Leishmaniasis – Epidemiology, Clinical Symptoms, and Treatment What is Leishmaniasis? Leishmaniasis is a zoonosis disease caused by obligate intracellular parasites i.e., Leishmania spp. It is …
Pathogenicity Islands (PAI) The DNA of bacteria is dynamic, other than the core genome; it’s composed of mobile elements, for instance, transposons, a genetic island …
Shigella – Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment Introduction Shigella is classified among the class of Enterobacteriaceae, more related to E.coli. It’s a gram-negative rod, non-motile and …
Control Methods for Food Spoilage Introduction Foods are mostly derived from plant or animal-based, so it is an excellent environment to support the growth of …
Introduction In microbial ecology, microorganisms are associated with higher organisms. The term symbiosis (“together- life”), elaborates various interactions between microorganisms and also between higher organisms …
Introduction Plant-Microbe is closely associated with each other, both surfaces of roots and shoots provide micro-habitats for microbial growth. Soil microbes are heterotrophic in nature, …
Overview of Glucose Catabolism via Glycolysis Introduction Glucose is an important source of energy, used by many organisms for their metabolic process. It has several …