Microbial Engineering for Therapeutics

This book explores the recent advances in microbial engineering and its application in human healthcare, focusing on engineered probiotics for inflammatory bowel diseases, recombinant DNA technology, gene editing, and the potential of the human microbiome in improving health. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and entrepreneurs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 374 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the cutting-edge advancements in microbial engineering and their profound impact on human healthcare. It underscores the importance of systemic and synthetic biology approaches in engineering microbes, highlighting their potential for developing novel treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases through engineered probiotics. The book also provides a comprehensive review of various options and methods employed in microbial engineering, encompassing recombinant DNA technology, designing microbes for targeted delivery of therapeutics, and genetically engineering microorganisms for smart diagnostics. Furthermore, it explores current CRISPR-Cas9-based tools in microbial gene editing, shedding light on their applications in improving human health. Additionally, the book summarizes the immense potential of human microbiome engineering in enhancing overall well-being and discusses strategies for scaling up the production of engineered microbial strains for commercial purposes. It also addresses the challenges and barriers that need to be overcome to fully realize the benefits of microbial engineering in healthcare. As a valuable resource, this book caters to students, researchers, academics, and entrepreneurs interested in exploring the realm of microbial engineering for the production of commercial products.

Weight: 746g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811939785
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022