Bacteriophages have recently emerged as a result of the evolution of phage display techniques. In opposite to other nanomaterials, the bacteriophages have a unique feature: their structure and function are encrypted in their genomic DNA, which can be intentionally modified or even rewritten using routine genetic engineering techniques. Recently, phage - as a new kind of nanomaterial hasattracted attention of specialists working in the boundaries of the field andeven further afield from genetics and molecular biology, such as pharmaceutical science, material science, microelectronics, biosensors, detection, environmental sciences, etc. This comprehensive book, of value to researchers in all fields, brings the phage display technique closer to specialists in areas of medicine, science and technology, where phage-derived nanomaterials can be mostbeneficial. INDICE: Structure of Filamentous Phage Particles and Their Components. Amplification and Self Assemblage of Phage Particles. Evolution of Phage Display towards Nanotechnology. Imaging with Phage Derived Probes. Phage-Derived Vectors for Gene Delivery. Phage-Mediated Drug Delivery. Phage Immunogens and Vaccines. Phage-Templated Synthesis of Inorganic Nanomaterials. Phage-based Biorecognition Interfaces in Biosensors. Reporting phage for detection of biological threats. Site-Directed Chemical Modification of Phage Particles. CombinatorialPhage Nanobiotechnology
- ISBN: 978-0-85404-184-8
- Editorial: Royal Society of Chemistry
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 288
- Fecha Publicación: 30/06/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés