Lasso peptides form a growing family of fascinating ribosomally-synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides produced by bacteria.

Knowledge of such processes holds great promise for efforts to control biofilm growth and combat biofilm-associated infections. This volume tends to focus on the biology of biofilms that affect human disease.

The Quinolones covers reviews on the history, chemistry and mechanism of action, in vitro properties, pharmacokinetics, clinical overview, toxicity, adverse effects and drug interactions, and future prospects of the 4-quinolones.

This text provides a guide to understanding the mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of muscoskeletal sepsis. It covers areas such as bone, cartilage, soft tissue, and biomaterial interaction in the face of infection.

This book covers the state-of-the-art of modern MALDI (matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization) and its applications.

This book discusses the use of microorganisms for improving nutrient quality and producing healthier foods.

This book focuses on the application of microbes in all fields of biology. There is an urgent need to understand and explore new microbes, their biological activities, genetic makeup and further opportunities for utilizing them.

This edited volume discusses the role of various microbial products in healthcare, environment and agriculture. Several microbial products are directly involved in solving major health problems, agricultural and environmental issues.

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Identification and Characterization of Antimicrobial Peptides with Therapeutic Potential" that was published in Pharmaceuticals