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The course deals with molecular mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions. Upon recapitulation of the basic
mechanisms of mammalian immune system function, the lectures will focus on genetic basis and regulation
mechanisms underlying virulence of bacterial pathogens. Molecular details of action of major virulence factors,
such as adhesins, toxins, complement resistance and immunomodulatory substances will be discussed. Action of
virulence factors will be discussed from the systemic context of the entire host organism down to the level of
biology and physiology of cells of the immune system. Principles of host-pathogen interactions will then be
analyzed using selected examples of major human pathogens and bacterial infections.
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Students will be able to:
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R:Salyers A.A., Whitt D.D.: Bacterial Pathogenesis: A Molecular Approach, 2007 ASM Press, 978-1555811716 R:Janeway's Immunobiology, Seventh Edition (Immunobiology: The Immune System (Janeway), 2007, Garland Science, 978-0815341239 A:Goering R., Dockrell H., Roitt I., et al.: Mims' Medical Microbiology, 2007, ELSEVIER, 9780323044752 Last update: SMIDOVAL (09.07.2013)
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1. Molecular mechanisms of anti-infectious immunity 2. Classes and mechanisms of action of bacterial virulence factors 3. Genetic equipment and gene expression regulation of bacterial pathogens 4. Experimental/animal systems for identification of virulence genes and for analysis of host-pathogen interactions 5. Protective mechanisms enabling bacteria to overcome innate and fool adaptive immunity 6. Cell biology and mechanisms of bacterial toxin action, intracellular bacterial pathogens 7. Vaccines as tools for protection from infection, modulation of host response and immunotherapy 8. Antibiotics as anti-infectious therapeutics and resistance to antibiotics 9. Intestinal microflora, commensals - the human microbiome 10. Most studied bacterial pathogens - an introductory overview: Corynebacterium diphteriae, Streptococcus pyogenes a Staphylococcus aureus 11. Most studied bacterial pathogens: Clostridium botulinum/perfringens/tetani, B. cereus, Helicobacter pylori 12. Most studied bacterial pathogens: Ricketsia, Fracisella, Coxiella, Yersinia, Salmonella, Shigella, 13. Most studied bacterial pathogens: Campylobacter jejuni, Vibrio cholerae, Escherichia coli - EPEC, ETEC, UPEC, NMEC 14. Most studied bacterial pathogens: Bordetella, Mycobacterium, Neisseria, Listeria, Borelia, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia Last update: SMIDOVAL (10.07.2013)
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https://l125lsx.mbu.cas.cz/BacPatho/ Last update: SMIDOVAL (09.07.2013)
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Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular biology Last update: Šebo Peter (30.01.2018)
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Activity | Credits | Hours | ||
Obhajoba individuálního projektu | 1 | 28 | ||
Účast na přednáškách | 1 | 28 | ||
Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování | 1 | 28 | ||
3 / 3 | 84 / 84 |
Coursework assessment | |
Form | Significance |
Regular attendance | 25 |
Defense of an individual project | 40 |
Oral examination | 35 |