Advances in Parasitology (eBook)

Front Cover 1
Advances in Parasitology, Volume 34 4
Copyright Page 5
Contents 12
Contributors to Volume 34 6
Preface 8
Chapter 1. Molecular Studies of Insect Vectors of Malaria 14
1. General Introduction 14
2. DNA Probes for the Identification of Malaria Vectors 16
3. Genetic Manipulation of Malaria Vectors 21
Acknowledgements 38
References 38
Chapter 2. The Ribosomal RNA Genes of Plasmodium 46
1. Introduction 47
2. Molecular Biology of rRNA Genes 48
3. Inferences of Phylogeny Based on Ribosomal RNA Analyses 71
4. Species Identification Based on Ribosomal RNA 78
5. Perspective 83
Acknowledgements 85
References 85
Chapter 3. Molecular Mimicry 94
1. Introduction 94
2. Adaptive Mimicry 98
3. Consequential Mimicry: Autoimmunity 120
4. How Does Molecular Mimicry Cause Disease? Autoimmune Considerations 129
5. Conclusions 131
Acknowledgements 133
References 133
Chapter 4. Relationships Between Chemotherapy and Immunity in Schistosomiasis 146
1. Introduction 147
2. Schistosomiasis 147
3. Schistosomicidal Chemotherapy 148
4. Age-relatated Insusceptibility to Schistosomicides 149
5. Antimonials 150
6. Oxamniquine and Hycanthone 152
7. Praziquantel 156
8. Concluding Remarks 168
Acknowledgements 169
References 169
Chapter 5. Regulatory Peptides in Helminth Parasites 176
1. Overview 177
2. Occurrence and Distribution of Regulatory Peptides in Helminths 181
3. Quantification and Characterization of Regulatory Peptides in Helminths 197
4. Isolation and Structure of Helminth Regulatory Peptides 208
5. Evolutionary Aspects of Helminth Regulatory Peptides 214
6. Functional Aspects of Helminth Regulatory Peptides 220
7. Future Developments 227
Note Added in Proof 230
References 230
Chapter 6. Bait Methods for Tsetse Fly Control 242
1. Introduction 242
2. Attractants for Tsetse Flies 244
3. Bait Systems for Tsetse Control 257
4. Programmes of Tsetse Control Using Bait Systems 271
5. Conclusions 287
Acknowledgements 288
References 288
Index 306